Regulation 9 Still a Issue for Maori Game
Regulation 9 in World Rugby says that clubs must release players who have been called up to international duty, but that rule only applies to specific times of the year.
Eagles Shut Out Russia
On a very hot evening in Sacramento, the USA shut out Russia 25-0 in a game that showed some tenacity, but not always precision.
The USA and Russia both struggled to make their chances pay off with a try, but finally the Eagles got on late through Mike Te'o.
Scully Talks Eagles, and the Arm Wrestle
Several USA players have said this weekend that Saturday’s game again Italy was the true beginning of the John Mitchell era.
The reasoning is fairly logical - this was the first game where Mitchell got to pick his own players, as he was hired too late to do that in the Americas Rugby Championship in February.
Italy Edges USA 24-20
Italy held on to defeat the USA 24-20 in a tense, physical test match in San Jose.
The Eagles looked very capable at times and scored two tries, but penalty trouble hurt them at crucial moments.
Scully on PNC So Far
Well there’s no rest for the weary.
Several USA players get the day off tomorrow as Eagle Head Coach Mike Tolkin has shifted some players around for tomorrow’s Pacific Nations Cup clash with Tonga. The entire backline is changed from the previous game.
And there’s plenty to live up to, as the Eagles came away with a 23-18 victory after pushing Samoa in a 21-16 loss.
