Mike Tolkin

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 […]

England Bans Ruggers from Writing for Newspapers During World Cup

September 27, 2014 DJ Eberle 4

RWU HQ – Chalk this up in the column containing All Things Interesting. According to a report by The Telegraph, England is banning their players from writing […]

Patriots Coach Bill Belichick on Rugby Star in NFL, Nate Ebner

September 20, 2014 DJ Eberle 8

RWU HQ – For most of his life, Nate Ebner was known as a rugby star. A phenom, perhaps. The Dublin, Ohio native was a standout […]

Coming to America: NRFL Professional Rugby

September 6, 2014 DJ Eberle 54

RWU HQ – Have you heard of the National Rugby Football League?  It’s rumored to be the latest professional sports league in the United States, and […]

Dual-Sport Athlete: Psalm Wooching Plays Rugby and Football

August 30, 2014 DJ Eberle 3

RWU HQ – Chances are pretty good you haven’t heard of Psalm Wooching – yet. Wooching is a sophomore on the University of Washington football team […]