Another serving of some of the most interesting bits of rugby media around the interwebs. This time it’s a bit USA-heavy but there are parallels to be drawn for other nations. For those with an interest in the development of professional rugby in North America, there’s lots here to digest.
Field of Dreams – by Alex DeMarbon / Alaska Dispatch News
The greatest field in America? Certainly one worth seeing in person.
Dan Lyle, Louis Stanfill, Stephen Lewis, Tony Ridnell – by Matt McCarthy / Rugby Wrap Up
Great new chat on all things USA rugby. 30-minute discussion worth watching.
Pro Career Beckons for Ngawati – by Howard Tsumura / Varsity Letters
Already signed up for the Toronto Wolfpack, will we see him with the u20s on Saturday?
Unfit, Self-Conscious… Then I Found Rugby – by Emily Sinclair / The Royal Gazette
Great read written by a young lady rugger in Bermuda.
City of Glendale made Rugby its Brand – by Kyle Newman / The Denver Post
Some news on what the Raptors are up to and tidbits on Major League Rugby.
The Pioneer with the Whole Package – by Jamie Lyall / BBC
Hollie Davidson is now a full-time ref for the SRU. Required reading for aspiring referees.
My Reputation is Exaggerated – by David Reyrat / Le Figaro
In-depth conversation (en français!) with the one and only Jamie Cudmore.
Rugby Club Pokes Holes in the NCAA Bubble – by Zach Schonbrun / The New York Times
Slowly and steadily rugby is making its mark in America.
Should the NFL Be Worried? – by Gary Morley & Alex Thomas / CNN
Probably not. Yet…
Balancing Work and Rugby – The Rugby Republic
A blast from the past… remember that PRO Rugby thing?