Tag: usa rugby
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Project Apollo: Building the USA Eagles’ Pathway to Global Rugby Success by 2031
Project Apollo: Shaping the Future of USA Rugby with Elite Talent for 2031 This is the final installment of a four part series on Moonshot 2031. Again, this series is best consumed by starting with He Has a Plan… Trust the Plan … Moonshot 2031. In the first two Moonshot Projects, Mercury and Gemini, it…
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Project Gemini: Building the Eagles’ Core for 2027 and Beyond in Scott Lawrence’s Moonshot Plan
Project Gemini: Shaping the Next Generation of Eagles for RWC 2027 in Scott Lawrence’s Vision This post is the third installment of my series about the Scott Lawrence Plan that is designed to take the Eagles into the RWC 2031. If you are just digging into this series, I would suggest starting with He has…
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North American Rugby Stars to Watch: Women
North American Women Rugby Stars to Watch: Future Olympians and World Cup Contenders – Women Rugby is a sport that has seen tremendous growth and development in North America, and the rise of women in the game is a testament to its expanding influence. As we look toward the future, several North American women rugby…
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North American Rugby Stars to Watch: Men
North American Rugby Stars to Watch: Future Olympians and World Cup Contenders Rugby is rapidly gaining traction across North America. While the sport has traditionally been dominated by nations such as New Zealand, South Africa, England, and Australia, the United States and Canada are now seeing a rise in rugby’s popularity, with significant developments in…
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Project Mercury: Building the Eagles’ Future Through Values and Veterans in the Journey to RWC 2031
Project Mercury: Forging the Eagles’ Path to 2031 with Core Values and Experienced Leadership In my last installment of In Touch I spoke of Scott Lawrence’s Plan/Vision for the Eagles to make a RWC Quarter Final: Moonshot 2031. It is worth repeating that Scott is the first Eagle’s HC to be transparent about a goal…
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Youth Rugby: How Grassroots Programs Are Shaping the Future of Rugby in North America
Youth Rugby: Grassroots Programs and Their Impact in North America Rugby, often seen as a sport reserved for seasoned athletes and international tournaments, is increasingly making its mark in the world of youth sports in North America. With grassroots programs blossoming across the continent, the sport is gaining traction among young players and their families.…
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He Has a Plan… Trust the Plan … Moonshot 2031
Scott Lawrence’s Moonshot 2031: Inside the Vision to Lead USA Rugby to World Cup Glory For US Eagle fans, we are just over a year into the launch of Moonshot 2031. For those that are unfamiliar, this is Eagle’s Head Coach Scott Lawrence’s VISION to get our boys into the 2031 Rugby World Cup…
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Flag Football Over Rugby… Really?
Flag Football Rising: What It Means for Rugby’s Future It was an average morning; dark, a little chilly. Thoughts flowing through my head about whether I really needed my job came and went. While I was scrolling through my social media, I was waiting for the shower to warm up something caught my eye. Pennsylvania…
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The Rise of Rugby in North America: History, Growth, and Future Prospects
The Growth of Rugby in North America: Past, Present, and Future Rugby, a sport steeped in tradition and celebrated across much of the globe, has experienced notable growth in North America over the past few decades. While it may not yet rival sports like football, baseball, or basketball in terms of popularity, rugby is gaining…
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Why Crossover Athletes Struggle to Succeed in Rugby: The Challenges and Realities
Crossover Athletes Breaking into Rugby Often Struggle to Succeed Crossover athletes—individuals who transition from one sport to another—have long been a subject of intrigue in the sporting world. The idea that a top-tier athlete from one discipline can seamlessly switch to another and excel is appealing, but in practice, the success rate is often lower…