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Written by Alex Goff    Sunday, 21 August 2011 05:51    PDF Print Write e-mail
USA v Japan Halftime
National Teams - USA Men

The USA leads Japan 14-8 at halftime of their Sunday evening match at Prince Chichubu Stadium in Tokyo.

Despite Japan looking far more dangerous on attack, the USA has held much more of the ball, and two broken play tries from Kevin Swiryn are the difference.

 
Written by RUGBYMag Staff    Saturday, 20 August 2011 18:59    PDF Print Write e-mail
USA v Japan Live Webcast
National Teams - USA Men

USA takes on Japan Sunday August 21 at 5pm local time, which is 6am Eastern, 3pm Pacific.

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Written by Press Release    Saturday, 20 August 2011 14:18    PDF Print Write e-mail
Samoa RFU Opens HP Center
International - International News

A major milestone for Samoan Rugby has been reached with the official opening of the Samoa Rugby Union (SRU) High Performance Facility in Faleata.

Works on the first phase of the impressive state-of-the-art complex have been completed in time for the Samoa national team to fine tune preparations for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand and is the first facility of its kind in the country.

The Facility boasts a High Performance gym, recovery and rehabilitation centre, two new training pitches, accommodation for up to 90 athletes and a dedicated and centralized administration centre for SRU staff.

The opening represents an important milestone for the SRU High Performance Programme, which is underwritten by International Rugby Board strategic funding generated by the commercial revenues from Rugby World Cup.

The International Rugby Board has contributed over GBP 1 million (about $1.6 million) to the project, which has been delivered in partnership with the Samoan Government who has donated 36 hectares of land at the Faleata Sports Complex.

IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset said: "The IRB is committed to the development of Rugby throughout Oceania in order to increase competitiveness and is investing GBP 17 million in the Region between 2009 and 2012."

"The opening of the first phase of the High Performance Facility represents a significant boost for the development of Rugby in Samoa, underlines the IRB's commitment to increasing competitiveness and comes at a time when Samoan Rugby is on a high."

"Samoa’s High Performance programme continues to achieve success in Fifteens and Sevens with the senior national Fifteens side recording an impressive victory over Australia in Sydney in July."

"It is fitting that the Facility will be ready for Manu Samoa to complete their Rugby World Cup 2011 preparations and we are delighted to be entering an exciting new era for Samoan Rugby."

“This project would not have been possible without the significant support of the Samoan Government, and on behalf of the IRB I would like to extend our gratitude to the Prime Minister and his Government for the donation of land on which this impressive Facility is being constructed and for the support that they have shown throughout the process."

Rugby is the national sport in Samoa and as excitement builds with the start of Rugby World Cup 2011 less than a month away, the SRU High Performance Facility is central to the Union’s Sevens and Fifteens aspirations over the next decade.

IRB Council Member for Oceania, Tauili’ili Harry Schuster said: “This has been a combined vision and partnership for the IRB and the Samoa Rugby Union (SRU) and we are proud that today we are turning that vision into a reality. The ultimate goal of the High Performance Facility is very simple, to produce world class Rugby talent with the highest potential to succeed at international level.”

The Facility will be put through its paces by Manu Samoa, who begin their RWC 2011 campaign against Namibia on September 14.

Chairman of the Samoa Rugby Union, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, said: "For our team to experience first-hand the fruits of the High Performance vision on the eve of their Rugby World Cup journey is extremely motivating, and one which will hopefully inspire them to great things in New Zealand."

"The reality of the High Performance vision can now be clearly seen by all, which will hopefully serve to inspire the future generation of Rugby players, both men and women in Samoa."

 
Written by RUGBYMag Staff    Saturday, 20 August 2011 17:59    PDF Print Write e-mail
Blaze Win Warmup
Clubs - Men's DI Clubs

The Chicago Blaze and Wisconsin Rugby Club opened their 15s preseason this weekend with a friendly in Cottage Grove, Wisc.

Trailing 11-0 at halftime, the Blaze scored four second-half tries by Erik Otten, Kevin Garbis and Vidal Martinez (twice) to win 24-21 over the DII Wisconsin side. The Blaze DIII squad won the second match 35-7.

 

 

 
Written by Alex Goff    Saturday, 20 August 2011 13:49    PDF Print Write e-mail
Young MARFU Team for 7s NASC
Sevens - All-Stars

Ambrogi. Dobson ImagesThe Mid-Atlantic RFU has confirmed its men’s all-star 7s roster for the National All Star 7s Championships next weekend in Chula Vista, Calif.

Head Coach Chris Harvey has lined up a young squad, that includes several collegiate players and players who impressed during the territorial combine earlier this summer.

Among that group was Nick Koon, who recorded the top fitness scores in the June combine and also helped lead the Pittsburgh Harlequins to the national finals, and Akinola Raymond, a young player out of the Maryland age-grade system.

Pat Boyle and Greg Ambrogi were key parts of Schuylkill River’s run to the national club 7s final, while youngsters include former High School All American Matia Cima, and Kutztown speedster Gareth Lourens.

 

MARFU Men’s 7s All-Star team

Akinola Raymond                  Maryland Exiles RFC

Greg Ambrogi             Schuykill River

Junior Sucu                 Maryland Exiles RFC

Nick Koon                  Pittsburgh RFC

Ben Paul                      Pittsburgh RFC

Mike Wilk                   Pittsburgh RFC

Pat Boyle                    Schuykill River

Matias Cima                University of Maryland

Josh Goodman                        Maryland Exiles RFC

James Rosato              Philadelphia Whitemarsh

Gareth Lourens                       Kutztown Univesity


Head Coach Chris Harvey


 


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