by Nigel Melville
Nigel Melville Direct

You have probably noticed that the blog has taken on a new look and feel, a bit more professional with more whistles and bells to play with once I learn how to use them all! The first new application we are trialling this weekend is Wayin, a question and answer challenge where you can test your rugby knowledge, win prizes and even ask questions of your own. We also have our own Facebook App for Wayin where you can go directly to our Wayin page this weekend and take part in the action. You can also participate in the Wayin action below.

The USA Sevens kicks off today in Las Vegas, last night the teams participated in the traditional parade in the ‘old town’ where they were welcomed by a huge crowd. During the week the teams also made school visits, each team being adopted by a local school, the kids learning about their Country and their culture and then actually meeting the team, singing their National anthems and asking the teams about their Country – the Eagles were blown away by the welcome they received.

Of course, not everyone can join us this weekend in Las Vegas, but you will be able to follow the action on the NBC Network on Saturday and Sunday, I hope you have a wonderful weekend’s rugby no matter where you are.

February 11 3:30-6 p.m. NBC
February 11 7-9 p.m. NBC Sports Network
February 12 12:30-2:30 p.m. Universal Sports Network
February 12 2:30-4:30 p.m. NBC Sports Network
February 12 4:30-6 p.m. NBC

Check here for the schedule:http://unisports.tv/xgHqY7. And remember, Universal Sports is NOT NBC Sports Network (formerly Versus). If you don’t have Universal Sports Network, then get the word out: call 1-800-55-GET-US. Then click on this link:http://unisports.tv/gfepVd. Pass it on!

With an impressive resume as player, coach and administrator, Nigel David Melville took over as CEO and President of Rugby Operations of USA Rugby, the National Governing Body of the sport in America, in 2006.  In addition to his full time job promoting the sport in the U.S., Melville has launched his own blog, Nigel Melville Direct, to further the discussion and his passion for what it will take to make the U.S. a great rugby playing nation.

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