Changes for 7s World Series
World Rugby has announced the schedule for the 2015-16 HSBC Men's Sevens World Series, including the renewal of the sponsorship contract with HSBC.
HSBC also signed on to sponsor the Women's World Series for the first time.
RuggaMatrix America Podcast - Friday Luck
In the 149th edition of RuggaMatrix America, Alex, Bruce, and Pat welcome USA Men's 7s Coach Mike Friday to talk about the Eagles' win in London, how they got to that point, and what's next. We call this episode Friday Luck not because the USA was lucky, but because the day Friday is traditionally thought to be unlucky by the superstitious.
Why the Wins? Tries.
The success of the USA Men’s 7s team from this year over last can be seen in the World Series placement (6th instead of 13th), and standings points (108 instead of 41).
Those are easy to see. So too, if you do a little research is winning percentage. In 2014-15, the USA played in 53 games, going 31-20-2, easily their best ever record. The year before, 14-34-2.
Eagle Men 3-0 in London
The USA Men’s 7s team went 3-0 in pool play in London, landing them on top of their pool and squarely in the quarterfinals with a date with rivals Canada set for Sunday morning.
Friday Expects More
The 7s Eagles finished 4th in Glasgow and now look ahead to finishing things off in London with South Africa, Portugal, and France on their slate, but while 4th is nice, how they got there doesn't sit well with their coach.