Exciting Opportunities for Rugby
2009-10-23 21:05:01
Last week in Boston I met with the Rugby Super League Clubs to discuss their schedule for 2010 and continue work with them to raise the profile and quality of their competition and clubs in 2010 and there are many exciting opportunities for rugby. Olympic Announcement Raises The Bar
2009-10-16 19:33:45
The announcement that the sport of rugby will be included in both the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games has already made an impact – on my already over worked inbox! Yes, but…
2009-04-27 18:17:55
With the announcement of the British and Irish Lions squad last week, USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville looks back on his selection and how tough it was being an amatuer player in those days which have similarities to the developing game here in the U.S. Churchill Cup - Denver - June
2009-04-27 18:08:59
The Churchill Cup comes to Denver in June and USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville challenges rugby fans to make the trip to the Mile High City. Progress: National Guard Game of the Week & Churchill Cup
2009-04-13 19:11:51
It was great to watch the University of California vs. the University of British Columbia rugby match on one TV and the NCAA Men's Basketball final on the other.  This and more from Nigel Melville. Try Rugby!
2009-03-30 18:53:20
Melville looks back on the Try Rugby Camp. A Thrilling Rugby Weekend - Domestic and Abroad!
2009-03-23 18:32:53
Nigel Melville looks back at a thrilling weekend of rugby action both domestic and abroad. Harold Von Schmidt – 1920 Olympian!
2009-03-23 18:23:03
With the vote on whether to include rugby in the Olympics, Nigel Melville looks back at one of the USA’s Olympic Gold Medal heroes in 1920 – Harold Von Schmidt. 2009 Churchill Cup Update
2009-03-13 18:16:23
Melville gives the latest update on the Churchill Cup and the possibility of the event finding a permanent home in Denver. Rugby World Cup Sevens
2009-03-13 17:56:32
Rugby USA CEO Melville talks about his 'mixed emotions' after the Rugby World Cup Sevens.  See what he has to say. Rookie Rugby Club - It's Amazing!
2009-03-13 17:46:40
USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville joined the Rookie Rugby Club and tells his readers why it such a great resource for rugby players. Decision Time for 2009 Churchill Cup
2009-02-23 19:53:34
USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville looks at the 2009 Churchill Cup and what needs to be done to make sure it flourishes. Road Warrior
2009-02-23 19:44:36
Nigel Melville Direct - Melville has been a 'road warrior' this February and looks at what it takes to survive such non-stop travel, pointing out it is not as glamorous as it sounds. USA Sevens Showcases Progress!
2009-02-23 19:33:01
Nigel Melville Direct - Melville looks back on the weekend that was the San Diego Sevens. What a Week!
2009-02-10 23:22:53
Nigel Melville Direct - With a trip to Tokyo to meet with the IRB and the Unions of Japan, Canada and Russia, Nigel Melville looks back on a busy week. He, She, Us and Them…
2009-02-03 20:44:37
Nigel Melville Direct - Nigel Melville looks at the women's rugby game and the challenges in growing the game in the United States and the success it has achieved. Advanced Coaching Course – Atlanta
2009-01-29 18:25:57
Nigel Melville Direct - Melville looks back at the Advanced Coaching Course in Atlanta and how these programs are important to improving the level of coaches in the United States. Winning Ugly
2009-01-23 18:34:02
Nigel Melville Direct - The economic downturn has everyone, including USA Rugby, looking for ways to better spend money to continue developing their product and Melville looks at some things being done in the game. Scrumhalf Passing Video
2009-01-21 00:53:58
Nigel Melville Direct - Melville shows readers the best technique for scrumhalf passing. Texas Scramble!
2009-01-21 00:46:55
Nigel Melville Direct - Melville heads up a coaching session for high school teams in Texas. Keeler Sets the Pace
2009-01-13 18:04:43
Nigel Melville Direct - Melville talks about his visit with San Francisco Golden Gate RFC's Paul Keeler. Oh No, Jacko's on the Phone!
2009-01-13 17:58:53
Nigel Melville Direct - With rumors of Eagles head coach Scott Johnson flying the coop, Nigel Melville sheds some light on the situation. What to Coach in 2009?
2009-01-13 17:44:37
Nigel Melville Direct - The game of rugby was much different in the early days where the players dictated what was done and when and Nigel Melville looks to how in some ways 'in many sports today, the coach appears to be more important than the team itself!' No Time for 'Shots in the Dark'
2008-12-31 23:36:28
Nigel Melville Direct - Melville looks at some of the impact of the recent economic downturn on rugby decisions. Grim Economy Threatens Holiday Cheer!
2008-12-18 01:18:30
Nigel Melville Direct - The slumping economy has touched all sectors of life including the game of rugby but Nigel Melville understands it will be tough in 2009 but is ready to keep USA Rugby moving forward. Youth Conference on the Game in Review
2008-12-10 19:20:28
Nigel Melville Direct - Nigel Melville looks back on last weekend's Youth Conference. We should all spend time with Ernie Vargas!
2008-12-10 19:15:18
Nigel Melville Direct - Ernie Vargas, whose Hawaiian Gardens Rugby program was featured on ABC's "Nightline" News earlier this year and created tremendous interest in the power of rugby amongst some of the toughest neighborhoods in the USA, was awarded the World Rugby Shop Award for Community Service at the USA Youth Conference and is one person all people involved in rugby should get to know. The 'How' and the 'What'
2008-12-10 19:08:51
Nigel Melville Direct - As I am sure you are aware, there is no substitution for playing, but most of us eventually find the next best thing such as refereeing, coaching, administration, etc. Sevens Squads Face Raised Expectations!
2008-12-04 18:08:33
Nigel Melville Direct - Despite better sides the U.S. sevens sides opening their campaigns were 'met with disappointment' but this is more to do with the improved level of play around the globe.  Read more on what Melville has to say. Recruit or Die!
2008-11-26 22:47:24
Nigel Melville Direct - Nigel Melville looks at the importance or player recruitment. Rugby Expo 08
2008-11-20 18:27:04
Nigel Melville Direct - USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville was one of many in attendance at the inaugural Rugby Expo in London.  He looks back on the conference and the many benefits for the game. Much Excitement for USA Rugby This Week - Near and Far
2008-11-19 00:35:24
Nigel Melville Direct - USA Rugby extended their partnership with the National Guard last week and Nigel Melville takes a second to touch on the relationship and how important it is for the game of rugby. Rookie Rugby Will Join the Fight Against Child Obesity
2008-11-14 19:59:07
Nigel Melville Direct - Melville touches on child obesity and how Rookie Rugby can help get more kids more active. Post Match Thoughts…
2008-11-14 19:39:25
Nigel Melville Direct - Nigel Melville looks back on the weekend U.S. Eagles match against Uruguay. Pan Am Games – Another step forward
2008-11-07 19:36:43
Nigel Melville Direct - Rugby was recently included in the Pan Am games and Nigel Melville believes this good for the game and will allow USA Rugby to raise the status of its membership with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). Football’s Big Headache
2008-11-03 19:17:28
Nigel Melville Direct - Nigel Melville touches on the more and more common contact sport injury, the concussion, and points to the iRB's regulations on how to evaluate head injuries. Carter moved to 12!
2008-10-31 17:31:46
Nigel Melville Direct - This week’s big talking point ahead of the Bledisloe Cup game in Hong Kong this weekend is the selection of Daniel Carter at 12 - not a massive issue - though Carter has played much of his career in the center! NAWIRA RWC Qualifiers - Competition Day 1
2008-10-28 00:21:56
Nigel Melville Direct - Nigel Melville gears up for the NAWIRA RWC Qualifiers.  Check out his reaction from Day 1. NAWIRA World Cup 7s Qualifiers - Bahamas
2008-10-28 00:18:14
Nigel Melville Direct - This weekend's Rugby World Cup qualifiers will be a pretty good test of how far the men's and women's sevens programs have progressed in the last two years. Good News from Abroad!
2008-10-28 00:14:54
Nigel Melville Direct - Nigel Melville reports on some good news coming from abroad regarding U.S. players. Territorial Meetings
2008-10-28 00:10:33
Nigel Melville Direct - Recently, I have been working on the 2009 Strategic Plan, Operations Plans and associated budgets. The challenge for 2009 is to pull everyone together and set off in one direction - in order to achieve this it is important that all stakeholders have a clear view of what we are trying to achieve. NAWIRA RWC 7s Qualifiers
2008-10-27 23:29:28
Nigel Melville Direct - Reading today’s press releases suggests that qualification for the Rugby World Cup Sevens was a ‘walk in the park’, which is a bit disrespectful to the teams that challenged Canada and USA all weekend in the Bahamas.  Click headline to see what Nigel says on the weekend. ELVs - 'Be Patient' Says Thorbs!
2008-10-15 21:51:47
Nigel Melville Direct - After speaking with former Eagles coach Peter Thorburn, Nigel Melville talks more about the ELV's and their impact. Help Get Rugby Back into the Olympic Games!
2008-10-01 23:51:32
Nigel Melville Direct - Just a few years ago, the thought of rugby being an Olympic sport once again was nothing more than a dream - times have changed!  And you can help make it a reality.  Read More. ELV's - What's the impact?
2008-10-01 23:28:38
Nigel Melville Direct - After nearly a month of the ELVs being introduced in the USA, it would be interesting to hear from coaches and players about the actual impact of these laws on the game. As their title indicates, these are currently experimental, and whilst the major feedback will come from the top tier international countries, I would like to think that USA Rugby's opinion will count for something. Like it or not, we'll be sending a report, so your feedback will be very important. R U Rugby Ready?
2008-10-01 23:04:17
Nigel Melville Direct - The IRB have an entry level coaches/referees course called Rugby Ready - it's an online test of your general understanding of the game prior to taking a coaching session. Test your knowledge! New Rugby For All Continuum
2008-10-01 22:41:07
Nigel Melville Direct - This week USA Rugby launched the 'Rugby For All' continuum, a road map for the game. The new global game, and the basis for the 'Rugby For All' continuum, is a fast moving game played at in many formats across a wide range of ages. Melville: Leading U.S.A. Rugby to New Heights
2008-10-01 21:45:47
With a impressive resume as player, coach and administrator, Nigel David Melville took over the helm of U.S.A. Rugby in 2006.  His goal was to help rugby achieve the ‘American Dream’ by establishing a professional league, and guiding the Eagles to new heights, a quarter-finals run at the 2011 World Cup. Guinness Is Great
2008-08-25 18:20:15
What better way to share an experience than over a Guinness? The Irish beer maker has this recently released risqué commercial lauding sharing a pint with friends and you won’t see this gracing the air of U.S. telly! 1973 All Blacks vs Barbarians DVD - 88849
2008-04-28 21:09:24
The Barbarians vs the All Blacks, Cardiff Arms Park, January 1973 was without a doubt one of the best rugby matches ever played. Buy your rugby DVD of this match today. Rugby Shoulder Pads
2008-04-28 20:44:37
Rugby shoulder pads and other protective gear was for years thought to be only used by wimpy player who was afraid to take a tackle and get up and keep on playing but increasingly top players are starting to wear rugby shoulder pads. Scorpion Rugby Team Jersey
2008-04-23 17:03:31
The Seven’s rugby season is fast approaching and will be here before you know it so get prepared today and order your team’s seven’s rugby jersey today.  The World Rugby Shop has the best selection and best prices on team rugby uniforms including the stylish World Rugby Shop Scorpion jersey. Rugby Mouthguards
2008-04-17 17:11:41
Rugby is a contact sport yet one of the frequently overlooked but necessary pieces of equipment is the rugby mouthpiece or rugby mouthguard.  And with so many chances in rugby matches to injure your mouth or teeth and the relative cost to prevent injuries, is there any good reason not to have a rugby mouthguard? Rugby Headgear and Rugby Scrum caps
2008-04-10 22:17:46
Rugby headgear or rugby scrum cap is a padded helmet-like item designed to cover the ears and head with a strap underneath the chin and are more and more being adopted by the professional and amateur rugby players as a necessary piece of rugby equipment. Dog River Howlers Rugby Club
2008-03-27 17:41:52
Dog River Howlers Rugby Club is an invitational rugby club founded in early 2007 for the lovers of ‘the game’ based in Dog River, Saskatchewan, Canada, the fictional home of the for CTV's popular "CORNER GAS" TV series Adapt or Die
2008-03-19 17:43:10
Sport365 columnist Robbie Fleck is man enough to admit when he gets something wrong. This week, the former Springbok centre doffs his cap to the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) and to those teams that have adapted to the changes. If you're a Bulls fan - turn away now. It’s Better Out West
2008-03-13 14:59:31
West coast teams have dominated college rugby over the years having won all but one title!  And Rugby Rugby’s Brian Lowe predicts that once again a west coast team will come out on top. Head to head with Neil de Kock
2008-03-11 18:41:51
Former Western Province, Stormers and Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock is alive and well in the cold climes of London, where he is currently playing a blinder as captain of English club Saracens. Rugby Rugby's Phil Coetzer caught up with Neil and went 'Head to head' with the scrumhalf... We're still very blue
2008-03-04 18:11:57
Not much has changed from last week. Not much, we say. There are a few players from other teams who put their hands up, but the Blues and Crusaders continue to dominate Rugby Rugby's Team of the Week. Men In Black Take Straight Forward Approach
2008-02-28 18:56:39
The RugbyRugby Team Feature – The Men In Black of the Tempe Rugby Football club have built a successful program focusing on recruiting from the local player pool to play an old school no-nonsense and physical style of rugby. An Oscar for a rugby player
2008-02-26 18:13:48
Javier Bardem played rugby for Spain in 1986. On Sunday he received an Oscar for his performance as a supporting actor in No Country for Old Men. Essence of the Game
2008-02-25 19:00:25
What draws players to the game of rugby?  Rugby Rugby’s coach Billups has thought it through and believes that ‘those of us that love rugby, love it because we need the struggle a rugby contest presents.’  See if you agree.   S14 Team of the Week - a blue crusade
2008-02-25 17:55:05
This week was an easy selection. Two teams dominated the weekend's action and two teams dominate our selection. Six Nations Team of the Week - Round 3
2008-02-25 17:48:56
Wales and England dominated Round Three of the Six Nations tournament and most pundits have now installed them as favourites for the title. Effect of the ELVs
2008-02-22 00:28:53
André Watson, SARU’s Manager of Referees, has a look at some statistics regarding the Experimental Law Variations and comments on them. His comments follow much that has been said about the ELVs. The Louisville Curse
2008-01-30 22:38:47
Post-Game Pub - A Kentucky club coach laments about foreign ruggers that can’t play — at least for his team. Golden Bears Dominating U.S. Rugby
2008-01-08 23:33:53
The RugbyRugby Team Feature - The University of California Golden Bears have been the dominant force in college rugby for the past two decades but that is only the latest in a long proud history. Masters Tournament Schedule
2007-11-09 18:17:21
The Santoro Masters Column - With the Rugby World Cup in the books, it is time to lace up your boots and head back on the pitch and Dan Santoro tells RugbyRugby about the upcoming Masters events so talk to your team, make your reservations and re-live your glory days! Five Things I Loved And Hated About the RWC
2007-10-26 20:59:57
The Howard Johnson Column – With South Africa crowned world champions, Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson looks back at five things he loved about the tournament and the five things that he hated.  See what Johnson has to say and let us know what you thought about the Rugby World Cup. Team of the Tournament
2007-10-23 15:38:24
Heard the one about seven South Africans, three Frenchmen, two Argentinians, two Englishmen and a Wallaby? Then we've got one for you! Play Rugby USA Teaching Youth Through Rugby
2007-10-02 18:10:39
Play Rugby USA is a recently established youth development program that is trying to help develop a young players character, athletic ability and academic commitment through the game of rugby and Play Rugby USA’s Mark Griffin took a moment to speak to RugbyRugby’s Brad Kilpatrick about the program. 'Mature' Boks Too Clinical For England
2007-09-20 18:28:44
Former Springbok centre and sport365 columnist Robbie Fleck gives us his exclusive and in-depth analysis on South Africa's Rugby World Cup campaign - including the Boks' 36-0 win over England at the weekend. Fantasy Rugby World Cup
2007-08-21 00:05:36
The countdown to the start of the Rugby World Cup 2007 is getting closer with every second and for those who think they know more than the coaches and pundits Blackout Virtual Rugby gives you a chance to prove it to the world! Eagles Soar In Aspen Camp
2007-08-08 21:57:18
In the lead up to the 2007 Rugby World Cup, USA Eagles' Todd Clever will be providing the RugbyRugby with an inside look at his life as he prepares for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.  He tells RugbyRugby about the start of the Aspen camp and traditional and non-traditional techniques in the lead up to the RWC. EA SPORTS Rugby 08
2007-07-31 22:27:46
EA SPORTS™ celebrates the 2007 Rugby World Cup™ with the only official and exclusive licensed videogame that captures the emotion and passion of the world’s fiercest national rivalries. All Blacks Best Matches Against The Wallabies
2007-07-30 23:49:34
There is perhaps no greater rivalry in all of the rugby world as that between Australia and New Zealand.  So in honor of the recent Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup campaigns, we will be taking a look back first at the greatest victories of the All Blacks over the Wallabies followed up next week by the greatest victories of the Wallabies over the All Blacks.  Clever Hits The Training Room
2007-07-24 16:05:00
In the lead up to the 2007 Rugby World Cup, USA Eagles' Todd Clever will be providing the RugbyRugby with an inside look at his life as he prepares for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.  This week he lets RugbyRugby know about his one-on-one training while at the NA4’s in Canada. The Road To Rugby World Cup 2007
2007-07-19 00:23:36
In the lead up to the 2007 Rugby World Cup, USA Eagles' Todd Clever will be providing the RugbyRugby with an inside look at his life as he prepares for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.  Check out his first installment and come back next week to see how the team preparations have progressed. New York face tough task
2007-05-11 11:31:12
When Old Mission Beach Athletic Club and New York AC meet on Saturday in the last regular season match of the USA Rugby Super League Season, the results will be felt not just in New York and San Diego, but in Dallas, Chicago, Long Beach and Washington DC.

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