Rugby Today

30/05/2021

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It’s heating up in New Orleans as we head into the Sweet 16 for the men, and the women prepare for the semis here at the Collegiate Rugby Championship!

Tune in all day!

30/07/2019

The Giant's Conscience podcast is back, as Jake & Pat dive head first into the Pacific Nations Cup, the Pan-Am Games, recent goings on with USA Rugby's leadership, the MLR offseason (including some breaking news on expansion) and much more.

https://www.rugbytoday.com/audio/giants-conscience-were-back

Giant's Conscience is a weekly podcast featuring Rugby Today head writer Pat Clifton and contributor Jake Frechette. Back from a hiatus, they dive head first into the Pacific Nations Cup, the Pan-Am Games, recent goings on with USA Rugby's leadership, the MLR offseason (including some breaking news....

22/07/2019

USA Rugby's board of directors and national office place muzzle on Congress.

https://www.rugbytoday.com/columns/board-institutes-congressional-gag-order

11/07/2019

The what, how and why of USA Rugby's participation problem.

Best to get comfortable for this one: https://www.rugbytoday.com/columns/cliff-notes-what-why-and-how-usa-rugbys-participation-problem

20/06/2019

Rugby is not the fastest growing sport in America. In fact, it's shrinking at an alarming rate. See the facts straight from USA Rugby's own database:

https://www.rugbytoday.com/elite/truth-about-usa-rugbys-participation

05/06/2019

It's all about the experiences: https://www.rugbytoday.com/7s/what-crc-me

Is it really going to be on TV? Are they really going to let us play in the stadium? Those are the questions Rocco Mauer remembers he and his Bowling Green teammates asking each other before the inaugural Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship back in 2010.

26/05/2019

Team USA controls its destiny heading into World Series finale in Paris: https://www.rugbytoday.com/7s/tokyo-bound-usa-controls-destiny-heading-paris

Team USA lost grip of first place on the HSBC Sevens World Series over the weekend, finishing third in London. First place came down to the semifinal bout with Fiji, who defeated the Eagles 17-10 en route to the tournament tile to usurp them in the standings by two points with one tournament left. T...

21/05/2019

Chris Brown, head coach of the 2nd place 7s USWNT which recently qualified for Tokyo 2020, comes on the latest episode of the Giant's Conscience.

We look back on the accomplishment and ahead towards Tokyo. The guys also talk the usual array of topics, touching on a new video game, the Premiership finale, Scully's Cardiff goodbye and ALL THINGS MLR.

https://www.rugbytoday.com/7s/giants-conscience-7s-uswnt-coach-chris-brown

Giant's Conscience is a weekly podcast featuring Rugby Today head writer Pat Clifton and contributor Jake Frechette. Head coach of the second-place 7s USWNT Chris Brown joins Jake and Pat to talk about qualifying for Tokyo 2020. We look back on the accomplishment and ahead towards Tokyo. The guys al...

17/05/2019

Next man up on the RUGBY PatCast is University of Minnesota Men's Rugby head coach and host of the Snackscast, as the Golden Gophers make their first trip to 7s nationals.

Sean wears many hats in rugby, so we also talk about his decade of working with international 7s teams as a liaison officer, his time with USA Rugby as a manager, and we touch on his experience as the executive director of Minnesota Youth Rugby.

https://www.rugbytoday.com/college/patcast-sean-lindersmith

The RUGBY PatCast is a regular podcast hosted by Rugby Today head writer Pat Clifton. University of Minnesota head coach Sean "Snacks" Lindersmith comes on to discuss the Golden Gophers making their first trip to 7s nationals. Sean wears many hats, though, so we also talk about his decade of working...

16/05/2019

Giant's Conscience is our weekly podcast with head writer Pat Clifton & contributor Jake Frechette. This week, the seasoned rugby journos talk Alex Goode, Lindenwood-Belleville closing, USA Rugby's college 7s, intro a breaking news segment, updates on both 🇺🇸 7s teams & all things MLR!

https://www.rugbytoday.com/audio/giants-conscience-uswnt-book-ticket-tokyo

Giant's Conscience is a new podcast featuring Rugby Today head writer Pat Clifton and contributor Jake Frechette. The two seasoned rugby journalists will talk about the news du jour in American and world rugby.This week, the guys talk Alex Goode, the European final, Lindenwood-Belleville closing, US...

09/05/2019

The 2019 Penn Mutual Life of Significance Award nominees have been announced! 19 nominees have been recognized for their commitment to creating a better future for all, and for living by the values of integrity, respect, loyalty and community.

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The 2019 Penn Mutual Life of Significance Award nominees demonstrate the shared values of integrity, respect, loyalty and community.

09/05/2019

Rugby comeback in the cards for 3x Super Bowl Champion Nate Ebner?

Find out on the latest PatCast, as he sits down with head writer Pat Clifton to talk about his life as a rugby man, life as an All-Pro special teamer going into his 8th season in the NFL, 10th anniversary of the Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship, playing in the Olympics, keeping up with the 7s Eagles and Major League Rugby.

https://www.rugbytoday.com/audio/patcast-nate-ebner

The RUGBY PatCast is a regular podcast hosted by Rugby Today head writer Pat Clifton. Three-time Super Bowl champion Nate Ebner comes on to talk about his life as a rugby man, life as an All-Pro special teamer going into his 8th season in the NFL, 10th anniversary of the Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby...

08/05/2019

NEW PODCAST👇🗣

An American rugger, nicknamed "Scottish Hammer" was picked up by the Cleveland Browns. Nova Scotia has a safety scare as high school rugby is threatened. The possibilities of analytics in rugby. Breakdown of the epic Life vs. Cal D1A final. We crown the officially unofficial D1AA NATIONAL CHAMPION! Women's 7s. MLR.

https://www.rugbytoday.com/audio/giants-conscience-nova-scotia-madness

Giant's Conscience is a new podcast featuring Rugby Today head writer Pat Clifton and contributor Jake Frechette. The two seasoned rugby journalists will talk about the news du jour in American and world rugby. An American rugger, nicknamed "Scottish Hammer" was picked up by the Cleveland Browns, No...

30/04/2019

A miniature hiatus comes to an end with a new episode of Giant's Conscience as the guys discuss the Mathieu Bastareaud signing, Women's Eagles vs. BaaBaas, Rugby X, the effect of MLR on the 7s USMNT, College Rugby's Final 4 and the latest in MLR results and fixtures.

https://www.rugbytoday.com/audio/giants-conscience-well-pass-rugby-x

Giant's Conscience is a new podcast featuring Rugby Today head writer Pat Clifton and contributor Jake Frechette. The two seasoned rugby journalists will talk about the news du jour in American and world rugby. A miniature hiatus comes to an end as the guys discuss the Mathieu Bastareaud signing, Wo...

29/04/2019

If you're not reading about the MLR breaking ground these days, you're probably distracted by our first-place 7s Eagles. These two rising stars are headed for a civil war over players, but they don't have to be.

https://www.rugbytoday.com/7s/cliff-notes-pending-civil-war-avoidable

Major League Rugby is still working the bugs out of its core business – selling a compelling professional 15s competition to America. A few markets are drawing significant crowds and seeing improved attendance. Some are struggling mightily to get any traction at all. For now, and the near future, ...

10/04/2019

Penn Mutual CEO Eileen McDonnell discusses the company’s commitment to women’s rugby and the importance of equality on the pitch and in the workplace.

https://rugby.pennmutual.com/penn-mutual-empowers-women-on-and-off-the-pitch/?utm_source=rugby_today_twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=penn_mutual_empowers_women_on_and_off_the_pitch&utm_campaign=rugby_today

CEO Eileen McDonnell highlights Penn Mutual’s commitment to women on the field and in the work place.

09/04/2019

On the latest episode of Giant's Conscience, the Grandaddy of them All takes center stage, as the Eagles pick up bronze in Hong Kong and retain first place with three tournaments to play. The guys also discuss a new concussion safety measure being trialed in South Africa, the latest rumblings from SANZAAR, Lindenwood women's dominance, Christian Wade signing with the Bills, and of course Major League Rugby.

https://www.rugbytoday.com/7s/giants-conscience-hong-kong-hoedown

Giant's Conscience is a new podcast featuring Rugby Today head writer Pat Clifton and contributor Jake Frechette. The two seasoned rugby journalists will talk about the news du jour in American and world rugby. This week, the Grandaddy of them All takes center stage, as the Eagles pick up bronze in....

02/04/2019

On the latest Giant's Conscience podcast, Pat helped with a grassroots tournament over the weekend and learned of the swift demise of a HS powerhouse, prompting a brutally truthful discussion on the reality of USA Rugby's growth trend. We also dive head first into the D1A bracket, filling out our own. MLR breakdown and a touch on the USA's pool heading into Hong Kong.

https://www.rugbytoday.com/columns/giants-conscience-shrinking-or-growing

Giant's Conscience is a new podcast featuring Rugby Today head writer Pat Clifton and contributor Jake Frechette. The two seasoned rugby journalists will talk about the news du jour in American and world rugby. Pat helped with a grassroots tournament over the weekend and learned of the swift demise....