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  • Wednesday, 16. May, 2012

    Growing Rugby's Brand

    Professional and international rugby sides are good at growing the game where they are, but could they do more to reach out?

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    Americans Square Off for Title

    Shawn Pittman and Andrew Suniula will go head to head as London Welsh and the Cornish Pirates fight for the RFU Championship, and possible promotion for the Exiles.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    The ‘SBW’ & Skill Development

    The success of the Waikato Chiefs in 2012 is thanks in large part to the play of Sonny Bill Williams. The All Black has the size, speed and skill set that any rugby player would like to emulate and Rugby Rugby’s Kimball Kjar looks at one aspect of his game, a deft back-handed pass (‘SBW’), and shows its effectiveness and how players should add this and other skills to their game.

  • Friday, 11. May, 2012

    Rugby Weekend: 5 American Matches to Watch

    It is the busiest rugby weekend of the year for American rugby fans. We look at the five matches that any fan should follow.

  • Thursday, 10. May, 2012

    What Can England Achieve In South Africa Under ‘Lucky’ Lancaster?

    England have announced a 42-man squad to tour South Africa this summer, including one player who’s never even performed in the Aviva Premiership in his current position. Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson wonders just how the men in white will go on…

  • Tuesday, 8. May, 2012

    Tactical Changes Alter Eagles Attitude

    The Eagles have played well recently and much of that has to do with the tactical changes Alex Magleby has instituted.

  • Monday, 7. May, 2012

    Which is the brightest Sevens star?

    New Zealand stars Tomasi Cama and Frank Halai and South African-born Engand speedster Mat Turner have all been nominated for the IRB Sevens Player of the Year Award.

  • Saturday, 5. May, 2012

    Pacific Nations Cup Place For The Eagles?

    On Friday I spent the day with the International Rugby Board, Pacific Islands, Japan and Canada to discuss a potential new format for the Pacific Nations Cup 2013 – 2015.

  • Friday, 4. May, 2012

    DI-A Playoffs Round 1 Preview & Predictions

    The DI-A season started on February 18th with 25 teams competing for a championship. Now, after a hard fought regular season, the competition has been whittled down to eight teams: St. Mary’s, UCLA, Utah, BYU, Life, Arkansas State, Army, and Penn State and Rugby Rugby's Curtis Reed gives his predictions.

  • Wednesday, 2. May, 2012

    Blaine Scully Interview

    2011 was an incredible year for Blaine Scully. The senior fullback helped captain the Cal Bears to a second undefeated untied season made a significant contribution with the U.S. National Team, and was selected to the first ever rugby sevens squad for the Pan American Games. Rugby Rugby’s Tom Billups took a moment to speak to Scully about the busy year.

  • Monday, 30. April, 2012

    It’s All in the Details (& Sona)

    One key element to taking your game to its potential is putting in the hours training. Rugby Rugby’s Kimball Kjar looks at the dedication required to excel pointing out that ‘it’s all in the details.’

  • Thursday, 26. April, 2012

    120 days to London 2012 for our Wheelchair Rugby Team

    I know lots of people think that Rugby Sevens will be participating at the Olympics in London this summer, unfortunately not, but Wheelchair Rugby will be playing a full part in the Paralympic Games and so we all have a rugby team to follow, and a really good one at that!