International Rugby News
GRR Editor Alex Goff sat down with USA Rugby CEO to discuss the organization's situation as it climbs out of bankruptcy and faces cash flow issues stemming from the COVID pandemic.
We talk about high performance, monitoring expenses, grassroots, test matches, NCR, sponsors, and more.
GLENDALE, Colo. — USA Rugby High Performance Pathways has opened applications for two virtual national academies to develop halfbacks (scrumhalves) and flyhalves.
Both academies begin in January of 2021 with an annual curriculum designed to develop the nation’s top men’s and women’s players across both positions.
USA Rugby is in a difficult spot coming out of this year's bankruptcy, as cash flow from sources other thank World Rugby are slow in awakening.
Sponsorship deals are soon to expire, and as USA Rugby CEO Ross Young said, despite the supportiveness of major sponsors EY and UL, he doesn't anticipate the corporate sponsorship picture getting any rosier.
USA Rugby is launching a membership drive.
AJ MacGinty continued his solid line of form for the Sale Sharks as he helped his side to a 21-13 defeat of London Irish..
The USA flyhalf almost scored a try (he was dragged down just short), played superb defense, and was crucial offensively, setting up the Sale attack and kicking one conversion and three penalties.