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 […]

Ref Zone: Allowing for a Captain’s Challenge for Reviews?

September 30, 2014 Cody Kuxmann 6

GREEN BAY, WI – Recently one of my fellow RWU staff members told me of the latest law change rumor making the rounds:  adding a Captain’s […]

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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: […]

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North American Rugby Classic: USA Rugby v CAN

June 20, 2014 Jake Frechette 16

SACRAMENTO, CA – The USA and Canada have released their lineups. Both teams went 0-2 against Scotland and Japan and will be itching to avoid […]

USA Rugby vs Japan Match Recap and Reflection

June 18, 2014 Jake Frechette 8

SACRAMENTO, CA – As we did last week, before we begin to look at the match-up against our old rival Canada, we need to look […]