Week Together Huge for Eagles - Johnson

USA coach Scott Johnson is pleased to have his players for several more days as he works to develop more cohesion among the forwards, and to find a way to combat Japan's tactical kicking game. (Roland Suniula runs with Alec Parker in support. Rugby Magazine Japan photo.)

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Rugby Expo a Success

(From Left to Right): Dan Jones (Head of Sport Business, Deloitte), Simon Lee (Vice Chancellor, Leeds Met University), Alex Payne (Sky Sports Presenter), Paul Kimberley (Commercial Director, Rugby Football League) and Dan Lyle (Tournament Director USA 7’s) discuss Rugby as a growing global business.

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Rebuilt All Blues Remain Champs

The Berkeley All Blues struggled through some rebuilding years, but most everyone else would love to struggle and still win championships. This year, they may have turned the corner as they won the national final with 13 starters under 30 years old. (Captain Ashley English tells us all about it. Alex Goff photo.)

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Referees - Start Them Young

Two teenagers helped the officials at the recent Northeast RFU collegiate playoffs. Left to right Tyler Lumia, 15, his father Paul, and Jack Rosenhammer, 18. Ed Hagerty photo.

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Eagles Happy to Have Time to Rebound

Just about a week to re-work things for the second USA v. Japan game, the Eagles are thinking about being smarter, avoiding penalties, and moving forward. (Photo courtesy Rugby Magazine Japan.)

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Changes to USA 7s WNT

Injury forces Tyshawn Henry out. Final squad for Dubai named. (Jess Watkins was an attacking force in the NAWIRA 7s.)

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