Wendy Young Ruggers, Its that time of year again, time for 7s tournaments galore! This year the Austin Valkyries (Satiated Beavers) are working with the Dallas men’s team to co-host Dallas 7s Lonestar Classic. When: June 7, 2008What: 7s Tournament and DEBUTANTE BALL Last year we had TEN women’s teams and we are hoping to have the … Read more
from Jules Lehman: Dear potential West 7’s player, Tryouts for the 2008 West 7’s team will occur June 28-29 in Denver, CO. The selection process will include fitness testing and tournament play on Saturday, June 28th. 21 players will be selected based on tournament play for a selection camp on Sunday, June 29. Teams are … Read more
Glendale vs Boston 22-12 **Here is a writeup from a West Representative who watched the match, the Boston writeup is below it: Boston played as the Northeast #4 seed. Glendale was the West #2 seed. Boston won the challenge match 22-12 after leading at half-time 22-5. Boston opened the scoring within the first two minutes … Read more
It is Monday again, and while you stuck at work droning on and on about TPS reports, take a break and view RUGBY VIDEO MONDAY! The video this week is of Trent University Highlight Reel of 2007 (couldn’t find a team website), I dare say that this video has it all! In this video the … Read more
A few of you have asked for a listing of 7s Tournaments in or around Texas. Here ya go!! Feel free to email me if you know of another tournament, in Texas or not. May 17 – Airborne 7s – Fayetteville, NC*Men’s division-$150; women’s division and U-19 women’s -Free; U-19 division $50 ($50 penalty after … Read more
2008 National Guard Division I & II College Club Championshipsat Stanford University’s Steuber Rugby Stadium from usarugby.org: USA Rugby has officially launched its NEW USA Rugby Network today in a push to gain momentum for this year’s expanded webcasts and multimedia content. Along with an improved look and feel of the webcasts, the USA Rugby … Read more
Dear Club Representatives: The West U23 All-Stars will be competing at the ITT tournament in Pittsburgh, PA this summer. We have just selected the team of very talented young players who are very excited about representing the West. On behalf of the U23 players, I am writing to request the support of your women’s club. … Read more
In honor of the upcoming Amsterdam 7s happening May 17-18, 2008 the Monday Rugby Video is from Hong Kong 7s 2008. Beautiful work by the Women Eagles to move the ball down the field and then as Canada is sleeping, Amy Daniels touches the ball down. Your Scrumhalf Connection – Women’s Rugby Blog. Daily posts … Read more
This weekend was the 2008 West All Stars Local Area Union Tournament at Gateway Park in Ft. Worth, TX. Four teams from across the West arrived in Ft. Worth to battle it out and play their best for the selectors. Mark Bullock (West 15’s Head Coach), Wendy Cook (West 15’s Assitant Coach) and Laura Hertel … Read more
Elite Camp Wraps Upfrom womeneagles.com 4.26.08 – BOULDER, Colo. – The Women’s National Team wrapped up its first 2008 Elite Training Camp in Philadelphia, Pa., on Wednesday, April 23. Forty-three athletes attended the five-day camp, which emphasized positional skills for the forwards and backs and even allowed time for a meeting with former first daughter … Read more