International Rugby News
The Girls HS All Americans powered by Atavus went 3-0 in ay One of the Girls European U18 7s Championships, beating Ireland, Russia, and Germany to win Pool C in Vichy, France.
The GHSAA team beat Germany 29-5, Ireland 33-5, and Russia 40-0 to make the quarterfinals.
In the QFs, the Americans will take on Wales, which finished 2nd behind Spain in Pool B.
Alex, Pat, and Bruce look back at Rio and what might have, or perhaps should have, been.
The guys talk selections, tactics, and whether the USA Men's Team and the USA Women's Team met expectations.
It gets a little fractious, but it's entertaining, especially when Bruce weights in on Mike Friday.
The Americas Pacific Challenge is the latest venture backed by World Rugby to give Tier 2 nations a step between pro/provincial/domestic competition and full internationals - this time, it might be the right fit.
Eight of the 12 USA men's 7s players from the Rio Olympics have been offered new contacts for the coming season, with an additional four who were not initially on the squad for Rio also getting contracts.
College Football (that's right, football) season is upon us and it's worth taking a few moments to check in on what rugby players are playing college football.