International Rugby News
San Diego, Calif.—The United States Rugby Foundation, a non-profit which for 60 years has supported the development and expansion of youth and grassroots rugby in America, hired Jon Hinkin of San Diego as its first Chief Operating Officer.
Portugal slice up the USA to the tune of 46-20 Saturday in Algarve, and it was a scoreline that could have been even worse had the final try not been called back.
One week removed from a convincing win over Romania in Bucharest, the USA Men’s Eagles have landed off the beaches of Algarve, by way of a short stay in Lisbon, for their Saturday match against Portugal.
Nine players got their first USA Men’s 15s caps last weekend, and it’s always nice to combine a debut with a victory.
But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. While Chris Mattina has been on the world sevens circuit and Tomamso Boni has played 11 times for Italy, so they understand what it takes to play internationally, it’s a wakeup call for most.
GLENDALE, Colo. – On the heels of USA Rugby's National Office pitching the Board for an increase in dues, the USA Rugby Board of Directors has approved an across-the-board $10-per-membership dues increase for the 2023-24 membership season.