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Tell it like it is

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:21:13 PST

This week USA Rugby and the American rugby media take one on the chin, while our latest coaching column Q&A gets warm praise.

Emerick joins Beziers

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:52:50 PST

Paul Emerick (JF Wagner/sunlight-images.com)

US Test center Paul Emerick has parted ways with Welsh club Newport-Gwent to join French side Beziers.

US NA4 squads named

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:38:18 PST

The two American squads have been announced for this summer's NA4 series.

SANZAR talks US expansion

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:22:10 PST

SANZAR CEO Jonathan Stones

A meeting of SANZAR officials in New Zealand has touched on the topic of a proposed US participation in an expanded Super Rugby competition.

South Carolina gears up for Clermont game

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:10:06 PST

(JF Wagner/sunlight-images.com)

French club team Clermont-Auvergne is getting ready for its visit to the US and its one-off international against the Eagles.

Q&A with Tony Smeeth

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:19:58 PST

Bruce McLane

Continuing in the same vein as he has in the past couple of weeks, coach Bruce McLane has put together a Q&A with Tony Smeeth at Trinity College in Ireland.

Boulder looks for new HP manager

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:49:43 PST

David Williams

The search is on for a new East region High Performance manager to replace the departed Scott Lawrence.

HP manager resigns

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:31:19 PST

Scott Lawrence (left)

USA Rugby High Performance manager Scott Lawrence has stepped down just six months into the job.

Boulder partners with OSU

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:06:51 PST

USA Rugby's High Performance program has partnered with Ohio State University's sports medicine department.

Melville pitches US Super Rugby franchise

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:40:15 PST

USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville is in New Zealand to pitch the idea of establishing an American Super Rugby franchise.

Rugbytalk: state of the US game

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:28:08 PST

In Show #47 the panel talks about the state of the game in the US. They look at the age-grade programs right through the Eagles.

They also preview the NA4 and bring you up to speed on what's going on in rugby league.

Barbarians in gritty win against Canada

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:42:01 PST

(JF Wagner/sunlight-images.com)

The visiting French Barbarians were made to earn their victory over a determined home team.

AMNRL: halfway point of season

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:32:39 PST

Bulls v Fight (Marvin Dangerfield photo)

We've reached the halfway mark of the American National Rugby League season and the top sides have started to separate themselves from the pack.

U-20 women square account in SA

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:46:05 PST

The US U-20 women's side has wrapped up its South African tour with a close one against the hosts to level the two-match series at 1-1.

Readers agree with comment guy piece

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:12:52 PST

Most readers who responded to our editorial earlier this week on 'chowderhead comment guy' agreed with our point of view. And the U-20s come in for some stinging criticism.

Shakeup in Boulder

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:22:46 PST

Several USA Rugby staffers reportedly have been let go from their positions in the national office in Boulder.

Canada side to face French Baabaas

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:12:53 PST

(JF Wagner/sunlight-images.com)

The Canadian XV has been named for Saturday's international against the French Barbarians.

Game of the week: league takes center stage

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:38:41 PST

The AMNRL takes the spotlight this weekend with a full slate of matches on tap, two of which shape up as exciting contests.

South Side Irish need head coach

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:37:17 PST

Yet another club is on the lookout for a head coach. The South Side Irish of Chicago are in need of a new head man.

Coaching: club rugby success

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:18:23 PST

Bruce McLane

Following on from last week's Q&A with NYAC head coach Mike Tolkin, ARN's Bruce McLane presents Part II of the interview. This week, club success is the topic.