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Men’s Eagles Sevens Residency 2019

By djcoilrugby on January 28, 2019 Sevens

USA Rugby Release CHULA VISTA, CA. – USA Rugby has released the names of 24 athletes who will train full-time at the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Chula Vista, CA as part of the Senior Men’s Eagles Sevens Residency and junior Men’s Sevens Academy programs. The Academy program features three of the 24 total athletes who have yet to make their national team debut and are still part of a collegiate or club program. All athletes part of the Men’s Sevens Residency or Academy Program are available for selection for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, upcoming PanAm Games 2019…

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Carolinas Rugby Union LVI Sevens Squad

By djcoilrugby on January 28, 2019 Sevens

Carolinas Rugby Union Release The Carolinas Geographical Rugby Union is proud to announce the players selected to represent the CGRU at the upcoming Las Vegas Invitational. The CGRU announced in December the first ever Men’s 7s High-Performance Development sessions geared toward improving sevens play across the union, starting a player pool to take to unique sevens rugby events and identifying players to select for the upcoming Las Vegas Invitational tour this spring. Robert Bortins was named High-Performance Director and Justin-Kyle Anderson Head Coach who then brought in Assistant Head Coach Ruan Swart to make up the coaching staff. “The development…

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Northeast Academy Names Craig Wilson Performance Analyst

By djcoilrugby on January 16, 2019 Sevens

Northeast Academy Release. We are excited to announce Craig Wilson as the Academy’s Performance Analyst. Craig has a wealth of rugby experience both as a player (having played internationally for Hong Kong) and as a coach. This includes diverse experiences such as two Junior World Trophies, three Asian Championships, the Indian National Team (xv and sevens) and many community programs, including the development of deaf and special needs rugby in Hong Kong. He currently holds an L400 coaching certification. Northeast Executive Director Ryszard Chadwick had this to say about the new addition, “We are privileged to have someone like Craig…

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USA Falcons Conclude 2019 South American Sevens Tour

By djcoilrugby on January 16, 2019 Sevens

The USA Men’s Falcons the Sudamerica Rugby Sevens tour with a fifth-place finish at the Punta del Este in Uruguay on Jan. 5-6 and a ninth-place finish at the Viña del Mar in Chile on Jan 12-13. At the Punta del Este Sevens the Falcons went 2-2-1 overall. They opened with a 38-0 shutout win over Paraguay, a 26-point draw with Germany, and then lost to Chile 5-27 in pool play. In the Cup Quarterfinals, the USA lost to Argentina 31-7 and then beat Uruguay 17-0 in the 5th Place Semifinal. After severe lightning, the Falcons and South Africa mutually…

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USA Rugby Falcons South America Tour

By djcoilrugby on December 14, 2018 Sevens

USA Rugby Release CHULA VISTA, CA. – 14 USA Men’s Falcons have been named for the annual Sudamérica Rugby Sevens 2019 taking place in South America this January. The full tournament will consist of two legs beginning with Punta Del Este in Uruguay Jan. 5-6 and followed by Viña del Mar in Chile Jan. 12-13. Along with the USA, the full tournament will consist of teams from 12 nations including Argentina, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Ireland, Paraguay and Uruguay. In traditional sevens form, pool matches will be played on Day One with knockout rounds on Day Two of…

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USA Rugby: Ryan Carlyle

Ryan Carlyle Retires From International Rugby Sevens

By djcoilrugby on November 20, 2018 Sevens

USA Rugby Women’s Sevens & Ryan Carlyle USA Rugby Release CHULA VISTA, CA. – Women’s Eagles Sevens’ Ryan Carlyle has officially retired from international sevens, USA Rugby confirmed today. A two-time Rugby World Cup Sevens athlete (2013, 2018), Carlyle is also a 2016 Rio Olympian who owns 23 appearances with the senior national team including 16 in the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series alone. Since making her national team debut in 2011 at the World Rugby (then called IRB) Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup in Hong Kong, Carlyle has helped the Women’s Sevens achieve many feats. Some of these include…

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USA Rugby Names Anthony Roques Men’s Sevens Assistant Coach

By djcoilrugby on November 20, 2018 Sevens

USA Rugby Men’s Sevens & Anthony Roques USA Rugby Release by Aalina Tabani Former RFU Assistant Coach helped England Sevens earn six medals in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, Commonwealth Games, and Rugby World Cup Sevens combined CHULA VISTA, CA. – Former RFU Coach and player Anthony Roques have been selected as the new Assistant Coach for the Men’s Eagles Sevens, USA Rugby announced today. Previously an Assistant Coach for England Men’s Sevens from 2014-2018, Roques has been a part of three gold medal victories in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, a bronze medal at the Commonwealth…

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USA Rugby Men’s Eagles Sevens Portrayed in the Pioneers Parts 1 & 2

By djcoilrugby on October 16, 2018 Sevens

USA Rugby Men’s Sevens – The Pioneers Part 1 & 2 USA Rugby Release HSBC today released part two of ‘The Pioneers,’ the conclusion of its behind-the-scenes documentary following the USA Men’s Sevens team. The finale of the two-part documentary follows the team’s attempt to shock the world and take home the Rugby World Cup Sevens title on home soil, which energized the US sporting community at an incredible tournament in San Francisco. The documentary has aired in full on NBC Sports Network as well as across HSBC, USA Rugby, and World Rugby digital and social media channels. The 55-minute,…

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USA Falcons AF International Sevens Squad

By djcoilrugby on September 29, 2018 Sevens

USA Falcons & AF International Sevens Update October 1, 2018 Matai Leuta, Stephen Tomasin and Travion Clark will stay behind to continue rehabilitation for minor injuries sustained in training Saturday. Garrett Bender will also miss the AF International Sevens due to personal reasons. USA Falcons Roster: 1. Pat Blair* 2. Chris Frazier 3. Vili Helu 4. Madison Hughes* (C) 5. Naima Fualaau* 6. Cody Melphy* 7. Kevon Williams* 8. Chris Mattina* 9. Maceo Brown 10. Ryan James 11. Marcus Tupuola 12. Eric Sykes (*Senior Men’s Sevens player) USA Rugby Release by Aalina Tabina MANCHESTER, U.K. – With a new season…

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Atlantis Rugby High Performance Rugby 7s Camp

By djcoilrugby on August 30, 2018 Sevens

Atlantis Rugby 7s Camp Atlantis is an invitational rugby team whose specialty is sevens. They began in 1986 for men and expanded to women in 1992. In 2014 boys’ and girls’ teams were added. “To further these competitive goals, Atlantis has implemented a program of camps and clinics to be able to develop players in a controlled environment under the tutelage of excellent and experienced coaches.” Atlantis Rugby will be conducting a High-Performance Rugby 7s Camp on September 30, 2018, at Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, Delaware on Sunday, September 30. The camp is geared for high school boys…

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2018 Rugbytown 7s: Falcons & Collegiate All-Americans

By djcoilrugby on August 16, 2018 Sevens

Modified USA Rugby Release Men’s Collegiate All-American Sevens’ (MCAA 7s) Head Coach Steve Lewis and Men’s Falcons’ Head Coach JD Stephenson have named their squads for the annual RugbyTown Sevens tournament at Infinity Park on August 24-26 in Glendale, Colorado. The Men’s Collegiate All-Americans 7s team hope to improve upon last year’s fifth-place finish. The team has athletes from 11 different programs. The Men’s Falcons appear for the first time since 2014 and include three senior Men’s Sevens players and five athletes named to the U.S. Youth Olympic Men’s Rugby team. Men’s Sevens’ Ben Pinkelman will serve as an Assistant…

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Ramblin Jesters vs Fiji (Savu Water) during RugbyTown 7's at Infinity Park on August 27, 2017 in Glendale, Colorado. (Photo by Seth McConnell)

2018 Rugbytown 7s

By djcoilrugby on August 1, 2018 Sevens

2018 Rugbytown 7s The seventh annual 2018 Rugbytown 7s will be held August 26-28 at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado. Tickets are available now for the event. Rugbytown 7s Release For the seventh year running, Glendale’s RugbyTown 7s tournament will animate top rugby competition from around the planet. Domestic and international clubs bring their best talent to RugbyTown USA in August, alongside representative teams from all five branches of the US Military, as well as the British Army and Royal Armoured Corps. Participating teams come from the world over, including representatives from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. 20…

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USA Rugby Club 7s Nationals

2018 USA Rugby Club 7s Nationals Teams & Pools

By djcoilrugby on July 31, 2018 Sevens

2018 USA Rugby Club 7s Nationals The 2018 USA Rugby Emirates Airline Club 7s National Championship will be held on August 11-12 at Baker Athletics Complex at Columbia University in New York City. Sixteen men’s and women’s teams will be competing for the Emil Signes Cup. Watch the Club 7s Nationals live on florugby.com or attend obtaining tickets at usaclub7s.com/tickets. Use Discount Code EMPIRE1776 for discounted tickets in advance of the event! 2018 USA Rugby Club 7s Nationals: Men’s Pools A: Denver Barbarians, Mystic River, Atlanta Old White, Belmont Shore Gold B: Washington Athletic, Metropolis Rugby, Santa Monica Dolphins, New Orleans Rugby…

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Stampede Sevens

2018 Stampede Sevens

By djcoilrugby on July 6, 2018 Sevens

2018 Stampede Sevens The Calgary Stampede which is one of the biggest rodeos in the world. During this time the Stampede Sevens has grown to become one of the most prestigious 7’s tournaments in Canada. This year’s tournament will be held July 6-7. The tournament has expanded to include Junior Divisions to help promote the sport among the younger generation of rugby players. In the Premier Division, touring sides from the U.K., U.S. (Stars Rugby 7s), Fijian nationals, members of Canada’s international squad and the Calgary Mavericks. have participated. Prize money for both men and women is another incentive for…

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