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  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011

    Set-piece woes sink Russian ship

    Russia's dream of a winning World Cup debut floundered on the rocks of set-piece inadequacy on Thursday, but minds were immediately turned to upcoming potentially trickier pool games.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011

    Trench warfare wins the day for USA

    The USA Eagles were left delighted to have claimed only their third win in six World Cup appearances after a tough 13-6 victory over debutants Russia.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Clever's relief after USA win

    Clever's relief after USA win

    USA captain Todd Clever admitted he was a nervous man after his side held off a late rally from Russia to win their World Cup Pool C encounter.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011

    Eagles hold off Russian Bears

    The USA Eagles managed to grind out a hard-fought 13-6 victory over the Russian Bears who turned in a determined debut World Cup performance at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth on Thursday.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011

    Two Former Eagles Named to Olympic Committee

    Two USA Rugby representatives have been elected to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Athletes’ Advisory Council (AAC). Christy Ringgenberg was elected as the AAC rep and James Gillenwater will serve as an alternate.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011

    Dartmouth Rugby Captures Two Titles in Granite Cup

    On a beautiful early fall day in Hanover, Dartmouth rugby welcomed some of the tops sides from around New Hampshire and Vermont to Corey Ford Rugby Clubhouse in Hanover as part of the annual Granite Cup. Although they had their fair share of struggles on the day, both of the Dartmouth sides that took part proved victorious.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011

    Eagles Name Roster for Rugby World Cup Opener

    USA Rugby Men's National Team Head Coach, Eddie O’Sullivan, has named his team that will face Ireland in the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) opener at 6 p.m. NZST on Sunday September 11 at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Former Cal Rugby Player among Flight 93 Heroes

    Athletic competition evokes words like "heroic" and "tragic." But the true meanings of these labels are quickly clarified when real tragedy strikes and true heroes emerge.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    2011-'12 Men's Sevens Player Pools

    USA Men’s Sevens coach, Al Caravelli, has named three player pools for the 2011-2012 international rugby sevens season: a pool for the 2011 Pan-Am Games; a pool for the 2011-2012 HSBC Sevens World Series; and a developmental squad.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Raleigh RFC Seek New Women's Coach

    The Raleigh Rugby Football Club was founded in April of 1981. Since that time we have provided athletic and educational opportunities relating to rugby football for Triangle area residents on a local, national, and international level. We are registered as a non-profit corporation with the State of North Carolina and recognized as a tax-deductible charitable organization by the IRS.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Haka Flash Mob

    The Rugby World Cup is just around the corner and the excitement is building as evident by this recent flash mob at a mall in Sylvia Park. Check out the haka and get ready for the Rugby World Cup.

  • Monday, 5. September, 2011

    Big Green Splits Weekend in Dartmouth Rugby Classic

    On a beautiful Labor Day weekend in Hanover, Dartmouth kicked off their fall season with a pair of tough tests against top Canadian sides Queen’s University and McGill University as part of the Dartmouth Rugby Classic presented by Rockwood and Royall Rugby.

  • Saturday, 3. September, 2011

    Dartmouth Announces 2011-12 Schedule

    Dartmouth Rugby has officially announced its schedule for the 2011-12 academic year. Tradition holds, as the Big Green look forward to competing in the 54th year of the Ivy Rugby Cup, vying to win its 12th Ivy championship in 15 years.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011

    Eagles Land in NZ for Rugby World Cup

    The United States Men’s National Rugby Team landed in New Zealand this afternoon to take part in the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) in New Zealand. The Eagles will face Ireland (Sept 11), Russia (Sept 15), Australia (Sept 23) and Italy (Sept 27) during pool play, with coverage on NBC Universal

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011

    2011 NSCRO Women's D3 and D4 Collegiate Playoffs

    The National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) is pleased to announce the details for the 2011 Women's Divisions 3 and 4 Collegiate Playoffs. 59 teams will compete in D3 and 22 in D4 aiming for the National title.