Wendy Young Some great gems have been coming across my inbox this week, check them out! Norwich Women’s & Men’s Rugby Goes Varsity NORTHFIELD – The number of varsity sports at Norwich increased from 18 to 20 Tuesday with the university’s announcement of the promotion of the men’s and women’s rugby teams to varsity status. “The elevation … Read more
San Diego 7s – Women’s USA 7s Team Chosen From Womeneagles.com:U.S. Women’s Sevens Head Coach Julie McCoy has released the list of players who will represent the US at the San Diego Invitational on February 7-8 following a rigorous tryout last weekend in Arkansas. The following players are selected: Tyshawn Henry, New York Rugby ClubAmy … Read more
Here is some important news from the Texas Rugby Union: Texas Rugby Union (TRU) Women’s Under-23 Team TryoutsJan 26th and Jan 27th, 2008 The Texas Rugby Union (TRU) Women’s Under-23 team will be having tryouts in Austin, TX on Jan 26th and 27th. The tryouts will be from 9am – 4pm on Saturday and from … Read more
Welcome to another edition of Rugby Here & There. I have been thinking of changing the name up, or giving it an edition number…something to make it a bit spicier! Should Ashton drop Jonny? With Danny Cipriani in the England squad, the number 10 shirt appears to be more than a one-horse race. Jonny Wilkinson … Read more
It is dreary and cold in Austin today, highs in the 30s and almost sleeting. Blech. I moved to Austin for the warmth and the sunshine! I guess I can’t complain too much because some people haven’t seen 60 degrees in a few months. But still I moved here for the blistering heat, I love … Read more
U.S. Women’s Sevens Program to Host National Tryout Camp in Arkansas BOULDER, Colo. – Women’s National Sevens Team Coach Julie McCoy has announced the pool of players selected to attend the 2008 Senior National Tryout Camp in Little Rock, Ark. on January 18-20. Team selections for the San Diego Invitational tournament to be held February … Read more
Yea its time for another edition of Rugby Here & There! Found some really great stuff on the web this last week when I was laid up for surgery. Back at work this week though and loving all the emails about rugby! I want a ‘Match of the Day’ for rugbyfrom The Rugby Blog This … Read more
I thought Goff’s Annual Awards was a pretty cool idea, so I thought I would let those of you who don’t have a subscription see who won. Of course to read the whole article you will have to log in, but the list is interesting enough! Congrats to all the winners. ERugbyNews Youth Player of … Read more
Since I have been mainly stuck in the house since surgery I really wanted to try and get out of the house this weekend. The weather was gorgeous outside and Jake was dying to get some play time…so the girl and I decided to go to the Austin Blacks tournament here in Austin on Saturday. … Read more