Eagles aim to get a 'leg-up' on Canada
2009-07-03 13:49:20
USA coach Eddie O’Sullivan has named his starting line-up for the Eagles’ Rugby World Cup Qualifying Match against Canada at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston on Saturday.
Canada Name World Cup Qualifier Squad
2009-07-02 23:11:53
With five games down in the 2009 season it is fair to say Coach Kieran Crowley has a firm handle on who is his team is and what he thinks they are capable of heading into this weekend’s Rugby World Cup qualifier against the USA in sweltering Charleston, South Carolina. It is the first of a two game, home and away series with the next leg taking place in Edmonton on July 11th.
Edmonton Prepares For World Cup Qualifier
2009-07-02 22:42:27
With a trip to New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby World Cup hanging in the balance – the qualifying match against the United States taking place in Edmonton on July 11th (1:30 PM – Ellerslie Park) has some huge implications for the Canadian men’s team.
Kicking at Goal with Chris O’Brien
2009-07-02 22:27:22
Chris O’Brien earned 20 caps while competing for the United States from 1988 to 1994 and he remains 3rd on the all time Eagles points list. The flyhalf was a triple threat that included an accurate kick. He took a moment to speak to Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups about kicking.
Save 20% on Rugby Orders
2009-07-02 18:20:14
The World Rugby Shop is having a Friends and Family July 4th soccer sale from July 3 through July 5. The rugby sale allows you to save 20% on all orders of rugby gear. Enter rugby coupon code - WRFNF9 – during checkout to take advantage of these great savings.
U.S. WNT Lose Physical Battle against Canada
2009-06-29 16:37:17
Despite a tied score at halftime, the U.S. Women’s National Rugby Team saw the match slip away in the second half, losing 25-17 to the Canadian Women’s side at Infinity Park on Saturday.
USA WNT Names Lineup for Test against Canada
2009-06-26 23:00:56
The USA Women’s National Rugby Team has officially announced its lineup for its test match against the Canadian Women’s National Team, set to kick off on Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.
USA Rugby Holds Open Youth and HS Review Session
2009-06-26 17:41:16
USA Rugby is holding an official review session on the advancements in Youth and High School rugby for 2009. A year-to-date presentation is available for all to download and review at www.usarugby.org/goto/youth and USA Rugby’s Youth and High School development staff, Mark Griffin and Katie Wurst, will present this information by conference call on Tuesday, June 30, at 3 p.m. MST.
U.S. WNT Lose Close Battle to Canada
2009-06-24 17:03:38
The USA Rugby Women’s 'A' side lost to their Canadian counterparts today, 10-7, at Infinity Park in Glendale , Colo.
Women Eagles Name Roster to Face Canada
2009-06-23 20:58:28
The USA Women’s ‘A’ Rugby Team has officially announced its lineup for its match against its Canadian counterparts, the Canada ‘A’ side, set to kick off tonight at 6 p.m. at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.
Long Names Canadian WNT to Face USA 'A'
2009-06-23 16:16:43
After naming his first side for International duty – new Canadian women’s team head coach John Long admits it was a nerve wracking process to select the players that traveled to Denver to take on the USA in a pair of matches.
IRANZ to Offer High Performance Rugby Development Courses at Infinity Park
2009-06-23 15:33:25
The International Rugby Academy of New Zealand (IRANZ) is offering its High Performance Rugby Development Course at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo., July 27- August 14, 2009.
Eagles snap losing streak
2009-06-22 12:13:01
The USA Men’s National Rugby Team won its first test match of the season and snapped its six-game losing streak by beating Georgia 31-13 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on Sunday.
Clever drinks from Bowl of success
2009-06-22 12:09:36
Todd Clever emerged drenched in champagne after leading the USA National Team to a world-ranking 31-13 Churchill Cup victory over Georgia at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Sunday.
Global Results - 21 June 2009
2009-06-21 23:49:05
There were some big results this weekend - in the Wellington wet, in warm Durban and in slippery Tokyo where the Junior World Champions were decided.
Denver's Eagles eye home win
2009-06-20 14:30:56
Denver Barbarians John Van Der Giessen and Nic Johnson can propel USA Eagles up the world rankings when they play Georgia in Sunday's Churchill Cup Test at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Where do I Stand? Positioning for the Flyhalf
2009-06-19 17:55:34
The position of the flyhalf is critical to properly directing and launching the next phase of attacking rugby and Rugby Rugby ‘s Tom Billups answers a readers question on the best positioning for this important position.
U.S. Names Churchill Cup Squad
2009-06-19 17:25:57
The USA Eagles’ Head Coach Eddie O’Sullivan has officially named his lineup for the final match of the Churchill Cup against Georgia on Sunday, June 21 at 4:45 p.m.
Women Eagles Prepare for Upcoming CanAm Matches
2009-06-18 19:03:38
The USA Rugby Women’s National Rugby Team (WNT) arrives in Glendale on Friday, June 19 to begin a week of training prior to the CanAm match on Saturday, June 27.
See Saw Drill
2009-06-17 22:11:24
The See Saw rugby drill has helped many teams improving their attacking performance. Rugby IQ shows your rugby team how to use this drill.
US add Fiji to Test schedule
2009-06-17 19:46:13
The United States Rugby Football Union officially announced an addition to its international schedule. The US will now play Fiji on the Pacific Coast in late November, thanks to a partnership between USA Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, Fiji Rugby Union and the Australia Rugby Union.
USA Adds Fiji Test to Fall Schedule
2009-06-17 19:01:03
The USA Rugby Football Union officially announced an addition to its fall schedule. The USA will now play Fiji on the Pacific C oast in late November thanks to a partnership between USA Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, Fiji Rugby Union and the Australia Rugby Union.
USA Rugby Search for At-Large Directors
2009-06-16 19:13:26
USA Rugby is conducting a search for two At-Large Directors to serve on its nine-member Board of Directors.
BYU Rugby 2009 Highlight Video Completed
2009-06-15 18:48:41
The nation's first-ever, high-definition collegiate rugby highlight video, featuring footage of the 2009 National Champion BYU Cougars' undefeated season, has passed through the final stages of completion.
NRU Take Women’s Under-23 All-Star Title
2009-06-15 18:22:31
The Northeast (NRU) continued its Cinderella story in a massive upset over the Midwest during the finals of the USA Rugby National Guard Women’s Under-23 All-Star Championships today at Founders Field in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Southern Cal Win First Collegiate All-Star Championships
2009-06-15 17:16:03
The USA Rugby National Guard Collegiate All-Star Tier 1 Championship final was appropriately the closest and by far the most exciting match of the day as Southern Cal faced off against the West on Saturday, at Glendale’s Infinity Park.
England Saxons Prove Too Much for USA Eagles
2009-06-15 17:01:01
The U.S. Men’s National Rugby Team couldn’t keep up with the England Saxons in their final pool play match of the Churchill Cup on Sunday. The Saxons ran away with the match at Infinity Park, beating the Eagles 56-17 to earn a place in the Churchill Cup finals one week from now, while the USA will instead fight for fifth place on Sunday, June 21 at Dicks Sporting Goods Park.
Dowson Expects Improvement
2009-06-15 16:53:32
England Saxons captain Phil Dowson expects a much improved performance when his team face USA tomorrow at Infinity Park, Glendale (1pm kickoff, MST).
Northeast, Midwest Women to Battle for Under-23 All-Star Title
2009-06-15 15:56:02
The Northeast (NRU) pulled a massive upset over the defending champions Mid-Atlantic (MARFU) when the USA Rugby National Guard Women’s Under-23 All-Star Championships kicked off at Founders Field on Friday.
U.S. Lineup Changes Lineup For saxons Match
2009-06-15 15:47:09
The USA Men’s National Team lineup continues to evolve for its second Churchill Cup match against the England Saxons on Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.
Global Results - 14 June
2009-06-15 14:35:57
It's testing time and a test which the All Blacks failed at the House of Pain and which the dilapidated Italian team passed in defeat.
Petri's vision for US Rugby
2009-06-14 17:34:05
Mike Petri has a vision of rugby's future in America - one in which fans embrace the game with the same fervor as other countries.
O'Sullivan calls up Denver duo
2009-06-13 17:27:46
Denver Barbarians Nic Johnson and John Van Der Giessen will line up for the USA Eagles against Churchill Cup holders England Saxons at Infinity Park, Glendale on Sunday.
Trio to make England Saxons starts
2009-06-12 22:19:07
Brad Barritt, Stephen Myler and Micky Young will make their first starts for England Saxons when they face USA in their final Churchill Cup pool match on Sunday (1pm MST).
The test of time at the top...
2009-06-12 19:10:58
Every player dreams of playing on the big stage but not everyone has what it takes. Rugby Rugby's Jon Harris has a look at why some players often fail to take their big chance when it comes along...
Autographed Jersey Auction
2009-06-12 17:23:16
The United States Rugby Football Foundation invites you to own a piece of rugby history while supporting youth and high school rugby in the United States by putting in the highest bid for a pair of team autographed jerseys commemorating the recent test match between the USA and Wales.
Southern Cal Upsets Pacific Coast
2009-06-12 15:40:43
The Southern California Collegiate All-Star Team walked away with the only upset in the first day of competition at the USA Rugby National Guard Men’s Collegiate All-Star Championships on Thursday at Infinity Park.
Cato Ready to Step Up to the Plate
2009-06-12 15:19:12
Noah Cato is ready to step up to the plate for England Saxons when they face USA in their final Churchill Cup pool match on Sunday (1pm MST).
Pilot Women’s City-Based Sevens League Announced
2009-06-11 22:45:38
USA Rugby is creating a Women’s Sevens League as part of the development program for sevens players, particularly those who aspire to be Women’s Sevens National Team candidates.
The Basics of Warming Up, Cooling Down and Stretching
2009-06-11 20:29:20
Warming up and cooling down are often overlooked as necessary parts of the training and matchday routine. A proper warm up and cool down through stretching techniques can help you improve your performance as well as avoid injuries and Rugby IQ’s Steve McIntyre gives some suggestions on proper warm up and cool down technique.
England Saxons Urged to Step It Up
2009-06-11 19:27:03
England Saxons Head Coach Stuart Lancaster has challenged his young guns to improve on their last performance when they take on the USA on Sunday (1pm MST).
Jaguars purring as they down Eagles
2009-06-11 19:07:50
Argentina Jaguars wing Tomás de Vedia saluted his team-mates after their 35-14 Churchill Cup victory over USA Eagles at Infinity Park, Glendale, tonight.
Young Eagles Downed by Argentina Jaguars
2009-06-11 16:03:57
The USA Men’s National Team put forth a valiant effort against the Argentina Jaguars in the Eagles’ first match of the Churchill Cup, Wednesday night, but the USA couldn’t hold on in the second half as Argentina rallied near the end, scoring 16 points in the final 20 minutes to win 35-14.
College All Stars Ready To Battle
2009-06-10 18:51:32
The college game is back this weekend with the National All-Star Championships in Glendale. The weekend will showcase some of college rugby’s top talent and Rugby Rugby’s Brian Lowe gives his take on the action.
U.S. Men’s and Women’s All-Star Championships
2009-06-10 18:43:00
USA Rugby will kick off its National Guard All-Star Championship events this week in two different locations across the U.S.
O'Sullivan desperate for more
2009-06-10 12:41:21
USA Eagles head coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes that his team need to be playing against competitive nations on a more regular basis if they are going to make the step up from their current 'minnow' 'status.
Rugby Player’s Guide
2009-06-09 20:39:06
Rugby has been played by passionate enthusiast since the 1800’s. The spirit of rugby is evident through anyone and everyone that has walked on the rugby pitch as the game changes your life. Rugby tests a player’s individual mental and physical strength as well as requiring the rugby player to put aside personal glory to work together as a rugby team.
Women’s Sevens Coach Announces Plan for 2009
2009-06-09 17:17:53
Newly hired head coach of the USA Women’s Sevens Team, Sue Parker, has announced a plan for 2009 that is geared towards building a strong foundation for the Women’s National Seven’s Program.
Eddie Rings the Changes for Eagles
2009-06-09 16:27:29
Following two physically demanding international tests in the past two weeks, the USA Men’s National Rugby Team have announced a dramatically-changed lineup for its first Churchill Cup pool match against the Argentina Jaguars on Wednesday, June 10 (7pm)
Clint Eastwood Checks in on Cal Rugby
2009-06-09 16:19:45
Welcoming luminaries who visited from near and far, including figures from rugby's biggest stages and another from the silver screen, California rugby entertained an array of special guests in Strawberry Canyon during the 2009 season.
Eagles Make Roster Changes
2009-06-09 16:10:17
Following two physically demanding international tests in the past two weeks, the USA Men’s National Rugby Team have announced a dramatically-changed lineup for its first Churchill Cup pool match against the Argentina Jaguars on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m.
Preview: USA v Jaguars
2009-06-09 11:59:00
Following two physically demanding international tests in the past two weeks, the USA Men’s National Rugby Team have announced a dramatically-changed lineup for its first Churchill Cup pool match against the Argentina Jaguars on Wednesday.
Canada and England in front after Churchill Cup openers
2009-06-08 17:36:33
Canada and England Saxons are in pole position after the opening pool rounds of the 2009 Churchill Cup.
Global Results - 7 June
2009-06-07 20:53:23
France has a champion, the Lions travel on unbeaten and the Junior World Championship gets under way.
Saxons, Canada in pole position
2009-06-07 16:04:01
Canada and England Saxons are in pole position after the opening pool rounds of the 2009 Churchill Cup.
Eagles learn 'hard' lesson
2009-06-07 13:50:33
The United States national team learned a valuable and somewhat harsh lesson, as they lost 15-48 to Wales in Bridgeview, Illinois at the weekend.
Wales dominate the USA
2009-06-07 01:32:42
Jonathan Davies scored two tries and Nick Robinson was deadly with passes and kicks Saturday, sparking Wales to a 48-15 victory over the United States in an international rugby union friendly.
USA & Wales Name Churchill Lineups
2009-06-05 17:45:53
The USA Men’s National Rugby Team, along with its Welsh counterpart, have announced their lineups for the international test match on Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m. at Toyota Park, in Bridgeview.
Rugby's Language Spreads Across Glendale
2009-06-05 17:31:02
Mike Dunafon today officially launched the 2009 Churchill Cup, saying: "In the city of Glendale, we speak 13 different languages - and rugby speaks all of those."
Preview: United States v Wales
2009-06-05 14:03:05
It's the 600th test in Welsh rugby's history... can they deliver?
Trio to Make England Saxons Debuts
2009-06-04 23:44:03
Joe Simpson (London Wasps), Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) and Matt Smith (Leicester Tigers) have been named in the Saxons squad to face Argentina Jaguars in the Churchill Cup at Infinity Park, Glendale on Saturday (ko 2.15pm, MST).
Five Cougars Selected for Grizzlies
2009-06-04 23:01:38
The Pacific Coast has named its final squad for the Collegiate National All-Star Championships in Glendale, CO.
Austin Area High School Rugby Team
2009-06-04 21:15:01
The Austin Area High School Rugby Team was formed in 1998 as one of the founding members of the Texas Rugby Union's High School Division. In the Spring of 2010 a middle school side (U14) will be added. The club is comprised of student athletes in the Austin Area, with representatives from almost every area school since its inception.
Rugby Training Plan
2009-06-04 20:58:45
One of the frequently overlooked aspects to rugby training is to have a good plan established before you start. A good plan helps the coach or team manager identify the assets and liabilities of the individual players and the team and develop techniques to overcome them.
Hull of a challenge for England Saxons
2009-06-04 16:47:26
England Saxons Assistant Coach Paul Hull admits that Saturday's encounter with the Argentina Jaguars at Infinity Park, Glendale will be a challenge.
East Stroudsburg Rugby Player Development Camp
2009-06-04 16:37:32
In its eighth year and running from July 9th through July 12th the East Stroudsburg Rugby Player Development Camp continues a tradition of promoting the sport of rugby and exposing young rugby athletes to an all-star staff of USA National and International level coaches.
Eagles Taking One Match at a Time
2009-06-04 16:25:06
USA Men’s National Rugby Team don’t get a lot of down time these days, as it is now in the midst of one of its busiest international seasons to date, featuring seven international matches in seven weeks.
Eagles not flying too high
2009-06-04 14:34:20
The United States national team, the Eagles, don't get a lot of down time these days, as it is now in the midst of one of its busiest international seasons to date - featuring seven international matches in seven weeks.
Rain Soaks Churchill Cup
2009-06-03 17:57:07
Torrential rain in the Mile High City today did not dampen the Georgia National Team's preparations for the fast-approaching Churchill Cup.
Drowning in Denver but training goes on
2009-06-03 12:43:10
Torrential rain in the Mile High City, Denver, on Tuesday did not dampen the Georgia national team's preparations for the fast-approaching Churchill Cup.
Denver Welcomes Churchill Cup Sides
2009-06-02 17:09:18
International rugby arrived in Denver today when the teams for the Churchill Cup tournament flew in.
Pacific Coast Takes Top Honors at Women’s All-Star Championships
2009-06-01 20:56:05
The Pacific Coast stole the title from defending champions the Northeast when the USA Rugby Women’s All-Star 15s Championships wrapped up at the Little Rock Rugby Complex on Sunday afternoon.
Aspen Wins Men’s DI Club Championships
2009-06-01 17:31:07
Following a highly charged final, the Gentlemen of Aspen were crowned the 2009 Division I Champions when the USA Rugby Men’s Club finals wrapped up at Glendale’s Infinity Park on Sunday night.
USA Top Canada to Walk Away with Shield in Edinburgh
2009-06-01 17:25:52
USA avenged their Sheild final defeat at the hands of Canada in London last weekend by beating their staunch North American rivals 12-10 to take the Edinburgh Shield, Sunday.
USA Finishes 0-3 in First Day of Scotland Sevens
2009-06-01 17:05:03
The USA Men's Sevens National Team had a tough opening day at the Emirates Airlines Edinburgh Sevens, going 0-3 among a pool that included New Zealand, South Africa and France.
Ireland win but fail to impress
2009-06-01 01:29:00
Ireland struggled to their second successive victory on their North American tour with a 27-10 win over the USA Eagles on Sunday afternoon.
Global Results - 31 May 2009
2009-05-31 23:09:00
The huge match was the Super 14 Final at a packed Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria which broke all sorts of records. And in Italy Benetton Treviso became the champions for the 14th time.
San Francisco crowned US champs
2009-05-31 14:05:03
In a brutal United States Super League Final battle where either team proved worthy of the title, San Francisco hung on to earn the ultimate bragging rights in a thrilling 23-13 finish.
'Strange feelings' for O'Sullivan
2009-05-30 10:16:33
United States head coach Eddie O'Sullivan has admitted to having some "strange feelings" ahead of the his first game in charge of the Eagles, when they face Ireland in the opening match of their international season at the Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday.
USRFF Begins 2009 Kevin Higgins College Scholarship Process
2009-05-29 18:25:34
To honor one of the most prolific players to ever pull on a United States Eagles jersey, the United States Rugby Football Foundation is pleased to announce the second year of the Kevin Higgins College Scholarship Program.
Preview: USA vs. Ireland
2009-05-29 10:18:45
USA head coach Eddie O'Sullivan has the perfect chance to get one over his former employers this weekend as Ireland travel to California to take on the Eagles for his first match in charge.
SAQ Ladder Reaction
2009-05-27 16:42:59
Good footwork in a key in rugby and one aspect of the game frequently overlooked while training. Rugby IQ helps show your team how to improve footwork in this SAQ Ladder Reaction drill.
USA Fall to Canada in Shield Final
2009-05-26 16:15:59
The USA finished 2-1 on the final day of the London Sevens, falling to Argentina in the Bowl Quarterfinals, but beating Georgia in the semis to face Canada for the Shield.
Young U.S. Team Finishes 0-3 in London Sevens Pool Play
2009-05-26 15:46:36
The U.S. Men’s Sevens Team turned out its best performance of the day in its first match against Fiji at the Emirates Airline London Sevens. Although the Eagles fell to Fiji, 26-10, they were able to score their only points of the day in that early Pool C match.
US Super League Final confirmed
2009-05-26 12:28:52
Life University has capped a remarkable return to the Rugby Super League by earning a place in the competition final against San Francisco Golden Gate, after securing a 25-3 semi-final victory over Belmont Shore.
Global Results - 24 May 2009
2009-05-24 23:09:00
The Heineken Cup Final has come and gone before a huge crowd in Edinburgh and so has the European Challenge Cup. Two intense matches have decided the finalists for the Super 14. Italy has decided finalists. The Asian Five Nations has ended and the European championship for Women. It is crunch time - fewer matches but distilled.
10% Off Rugby Orders
2009-05-22 17:48:20
The summer is all about rugby sevens tournaments and the World Rugby Shop has all the rugby gear you and your rugby team need to play at your peak despite the hot weather. And to help get you in the gear, World Rugby Shop is offering 10% off your online orders for a limited time ONLY!
RSL Semifinals Preview
2009-05-22 16:01:10
A place in the Rugby Super League final is on the line this Saturday as the four remaining teams’ battle it out for club rugby supremacy.
Preview: US Super League, Semifinals
2009-05-22 12:48:20
A place in the Rugby Super League final is on the line this Saturday as the four remaining teams’ battle it out for club rugby supremacy.
A Memorial Day for “Rocky”
2009-05-22 00:12:00
With Memorial Day on Monday May 25, Rugby Rugby’s takes a second to take his focus off rugby and to the upcoming holiday reminded readers to remember the sacrifices made by the men and women of our military for our freedom, pointing to one such soldier, Captain Humbert “Rocky” Versace.
College Rugby Needs Bowl Series
2009-05-20 16:01:25
The college rugby national playoff system is doing a great job of improving the level of play and the game of college rugby but Rugby Rugby’s Brian Lowe believes it is time for a change. Lowe is proposing a new College Rugby Bowl Series based along the lines of college football’s BCS. Are you worried? Read to see what he says.
Parker Named Women’s Nat'l Sevens Coach
2009-05-20 15:45:02
USA Rugby officially announced the appointment of Sue Parker as the head coach of the Women’s Sevens National Team through December 2009. Parker assumes the position previously held by Julie McCoy, who stepped down after leading the team to the semifinals of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in March.
June Declared Rugby Month in Colorado
2009-05-20 01:01:52
Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien officially announced Monday that June is Colorado Rugby Month and presented Gov. Bill Ritter’s proclamation to Rick Cortez, President of the Eastern Rockies Rugby Football Union.
Shuttle Tackle into 2 v 3
2009-05-19 19:29:57
Rugby IQ shows you one great drill to help develop a 2 v 3 from the shuttle tackle.
USA Rugby Announces Partnership w/ Better Rugby Coaching
2009-05-19 18:57:50
The Coach Development Department is excited to announce its partnership with Better Rugby Coaching, an online resource dedicated to the betterment and continuous education of rugby coaches around the world.
Life Remains Unbeaten in RSL Action
2009-05-18 18:36:01
Life University have remained unbeaten and clinched a spot in the semi-finals with a close 22-14 win over the Chicago Lions. This and all the action from Rugby Super League weekend matches.
Divine Savior Holy Angels Repeat as Girls’ U-19 Champions
2009-05-18 18:01:00
Milwaukee’s Divine Savior Holy Angels held off a late second half comeback from Ohio-based opponent Lakewood to win the 2009 USA Rugby National Guard Girls’ Under-19 Championship title when play concluded at Pittsburgh’s Founders Field today.
Jesuit and Highland Reclaim Championship Titles
2009-05-18 17:55:57
Under the lights at Founders Field, reigning title winners Jesuit of Sacramento and Highland Rugby repeated as the National Guard Boys’ High School and Under-19 Champions, respectively, and the Girls’ Under-19 finalists were locked into place when Day 2 of play concluded at Founders Field on Saturday, May 16.
Life's unbeten run continues
2009-05-18 17:54:45
Life University have remained unbeaten and clinched a spot in the semi-finals with a close 22-14 win over the Chicago Lions.
Men’s Club Championship Race Gains Momentum
2009-05-18 17:47:29
The field of competitors still in the hunt for the 2009 USA Rugby Men’s Club Championship title has been narrowed to eight teams in Divisions I, II and III, following a day of intense regional playoffs in Austin, Texas and Columbia, S.C.
