American Rugby Fans Have One Rule for USA vs NZ: No Ferns Allowed

October 22, 2014 Jake Frechette 156

PHILADELPHIA, PA  – In general, it seems like prescriptive codes for how to act are silly and borne out of insecurity. If you know you […]

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Eagles Select XV Trounce Uruguay A

October 19, 2014 Jake Frechette 2

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Eagles Select XV handled Uruguay A 30-5 at Westhills Stadium.  The Americans kept the pressure on Uruguay throughout and the scoreline could […]

USA Rugby Eagles Select XV for Uruguay

October 19, 2014 Jake Frechette 6

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The selection of the Eagles’ management seems to make pretty clear that as much as the Americas Rugby Championship might aim to […]

American Sports Media Giant Bumbles Rugby Coverage

October 1, 2014 Jake Frechette 31

PHILADELPHIA, PA – In September, ESPN posted an article about rugby. While I am always happy when rugby gets attention, it’s disappointing to see some […]

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Fall Rugby Anticipation: All Blacks vs USA Rugby, Goal Kicking Stats and Cookies Baking?

August 26, 2014 Jake Frechette 29

PHILADELPHIA, PA – No, there are no actual cookies, but the sense of pleasant anticipation is what I am after. This summer, it has been […]

USA Rugby Eagles Claw Back, End Rugby Canada Hex

June 22, 2014 Jake Frechette 11

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Eagles beat Canada 38-35 Saturday afternoon, and to win is good.  It is fantastic.  The game was NBA-style in its runs: […]