International Rugby News
The USA has reportedly made a late change in their lineup for the USA v New Zealand game in Chicago Saturday.
Tim Stanfill is now on the subs bench in favor of Troy Hall. There is, apparently, some question regarding Hall's eligibility, although that is not confirmed. Hall earlier qualified for the USA on residency.
CHICAGO – While more than 61,500 rugby fans inside Soldier Field Nov. 1 will witness history as the world champion New Zealand All Blacks play their first match in the United States since 1980 against the USA Eagles, many more will be tuning into the match around the world on TV and online.
The Eagles are going to lose by 85 points against New Zealand’s B team and shouldn’t even both and the sellout at Soldier Field is all smoke and mirrors and you should worry about the players getting pissed off because they don’t get a slice, and USA Rugby sold the farm to The Legacy Agency and won’t get much money anyway.
Universal Sports Network and NBC Sports Group today announced how they will cover the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
All four USA pool matches will be shown live, as will the opening match, the semifinals, the final, and the 3rd/4th match.
Coverage begins September 19, 2015, with the final being October 31, 2015.
Click on the image below for more. Tana Umaga, Charles Riechelman, and Christian Cullen, all former All Black stars, are in Chicago to work with the American Rugby Coached Association to provide tools for rugby coaches.
Friday night before Saturday's USA v All Blacks game they will hold a three-hour session which gives you USA Rugby Professional Development Credits.