PAUSE. This is worth it. This is a story about Kristine Sommer, the USA Rugby women’s 15s team and the ultra-important XV Foundation, which Sommer and Eagles teammate Alycia Washington recently launched. thescrum.aedelhard.com/2020/02/06/usa…

In a word, roommate & teammate Brock Webster describes burgeoning Rugby Canada sevens star David Richard as "ELECTRIC." He's only 19 years old, yet the speedster from Milton, Ont. is already making serious noise on the World Series! This is his story. thescrum.aedelhard.com/2020/02/27/dav…

This is cool.

For one night, when Charity Williams was 16 years old, the Canadian sevens star was homeless in downtown Toronto. Three years later, she stood on the podium in Rio as an Olympic bronze medallist. And now, she wants gold. This is Charity's story. 📰| thescrum.aedelhard.com/2020/03/26/cha…

There is only one Cheta Emba. She's a Harvard graduate with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology. She's a star with USA Rugby. And she's one of the most caring individuals you'll ever meet. This is Cheta's story. thescrum.aedelhard.com/2020/04/11/che…

Matai Leuta is an artist and a creative. He’s a USA Rugby star with a towering presence of power and a certain Fijian flair rooted in his upbringing. He has his sights set on becoming an Olympian and his pathway is like few others. 📰 | thescrum.aedelhard.com/2020/04/21/to-…

“If she stays healthy, madison grant will be the best rugby player to ever come out of Canada.” - Jen Boyd, uOttawa Gee-Gees head coach. This is Madison Grant's rugby story and how the young Rugby Canada sensation is on a path to stardom. 📰| thescrum.aedelhard.com/2020/05/21/mad…

When Deborah Wills (née Fleming) was six years old, she told her teacher her plan. “I’m going to represent my country.” She was still 15 years away from even picking up a rugby ball, but she had a goal. This is her journey to becoming a star with England Rugby! 📰 | thescrum.aedelhard.com/2020/05/28/deb…

This is a tale of a rugby star from the football town of Camas, Wash. It's the story of how a 4 a.m. wake-up call sparked a fast-tracked rugby journey that has CWU Men's Rugby alum and Legion Rugby draftee Cole Zarcone on the precipice of something special. 📰| thescrum.aedelhard.com/2020/06/25/col…

This is a story about Brian Nault. Yes, the star prop was the 2nd pick in the MLR draft by NOLA Gold, but he's also a former llama showman, who owns a kangaroo, has become both a wine snob and a beer geek, and hits like a truck. 📰| bit.ly/2ZDI0jP 📷| CWU Athletics

This is Pam Buisa’s story. The Rugby Canada sevens star is an inspiration in every aspect of her being - as an athlete, an activist and a leader. 📰| thescrum.aedelhard.com/2020/07/23/a-d…

Denise Roy is making a comeback to rugby, as the young star is set to join TWU Spartans Rugby. Now, she opens up about her struggles with mental health, the reasons she left the game and why she’s excited to be coming back. 📝 | thescrum.aedelhard.com/2020/08/06/den…

This is a must-watch not only for every rugby fan, but for every single person. This is why black lives matter. We must all stand united in the fight against racism. Every. Single. Day. Thank you to Ugo Monye, Maro Itoje and Gengey for sharing their important stories.

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"It could be that we’re getting a few steps ahead of ourselves, but it’s more than realistic to imagine this being the start of something great." 📈 Mark Janzen ✍️ USA Rugby Rugby Canada 🙌 🔗 bit.ly/3w3HXgR

This is going to be a fun one. Rugby Canada and USA Rugby renewing their rivalry after nearly 2 years!

Can’t wait for Round 2. Should be fun.

"To be clear, if doing conditioning drills on pavement in January in Pennsylvania draws you to a sport, then there’s something special about the sport or something special about the person." ✍️ Mark Janzen therugbynetwork.com/article/usavsi… USA Rugby