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A call for support, coaching philosophy, crippling injuries, examination of the Canadian wreckage, the crash in the Andes, and Eddie Jones. Lots of Eddie Jones. It’s another random selection of rugby articles from around the globe that are worth taking a look at.
A Strong Request to the USA Rugby Congress – by Tony Ridnell
Mr. Ridnell makes his pitch to become Chairman of USA Rugby.
Drowning Postmortem Offers Little for Canadian Rugby – by Cathal Kelly / The Globe and Mail
As expected, it’s pretty grim reading this week for Canadian rugby fans.
Canada lose in RWC Qualifying: What’s Next? – by Patrick Johnston / The Province
Some key points and suggests for moving forward.
After the Plane Crash: A Life of Hope – by Simon Worrall / National Geographic
A fascinating interview with Roberto Canessa about the infamous Old Christians crash in the Andes.
Forget about Union and League, Sevens is the Fittest Form Of Rugby – Oliver Pickup / The Telegraph
The only issue with this is the title – sevens is a form of rugby union!
Horrific Injury an Eye-Opener for Rugby Player – by Stan Grossfield / The Boston Globe
A story from four years ago but worth ‘eyeing’.
Ayerza Broke Down After Being Told He had to Retire – by Martin Crowson / The Leicester Mercury
Even for the hardest men it’s not easy to give up the game you love.
Queanbeyan Coach Soars Like an Eagle – by Miles Thompson / The Queanbeyan Age
A bit of background on the NOLA Gold’s new head coach Nate Osborne.
Belgium’s Blueprint that Gave Birth to a Golden Generation – by Stuart James / The Guardian
Sure it’s about soccer, but the lessons can be applied to any sport.
Kaay Relishing Time with Canadian Rugby Team – by Adam Williams / Kamloops This Week
A chat with breakthrough sevens forward Isaac Kaay.
Japan Needs to Nurture Young Rugby Talent – by Masaki Kono / The Asahi Shimbun
Eddie Jones on Japanese rugby. There’s plenty of ideas to borrow from.
Q&A at Oxford Union – with Eddie Jones
Bonus 40-minute video session with more stories from the master.
