U.S. Drop 5-Pt Contest to Canada
The U.S. Women came close to their first win at the Youth Olympic Games but fell just short, 19-14, to Canada (1-1). The loss moves the Americans to 0-1-1.
U.S. Women Tie 1st Youth Olympics MatchThe U.S. Women tied Spain 12-12 in the opening round of the Youth Olympic Games. Two Fallbrook High School players - flyhalf Richelle Stephens and wing Michel Navarro - accounted for the tries. In the opening minute, the U.S. surrendered an attacking opportunity when Spain's scrumhalf forced a knock-on in the game's first scrum.
Youth Olympic Games to be Broadcast Live
Submitted by IRB.com
Every try, tackle and pass from the men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens events at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games will be available live and on demand at Olympic.tv.
A portfolio of international broadcasters will also televise the action around the globe as Rugby returns to the Olympic arena after 90 years.
Nanjing Test Approaches
Rugby 7s gets its next step in Olympics exposure with the Youth Olympics.
August 16 in the USA August 17 in China, both the USA Men's and Women's youth teams will suit up in six-team tournaments in Nanjing.
Inside Look at Girls Olympic SquadThere’s so much rugby going on right now, and this Sunday, three USA women’s teams will be competing in, or preparing for, international competitions: Senior national team plays for 5th in the world against New Zealand; Junior All Americans convene in Buffalo in advance of the Can-Am series; and the U.S. Youth Olympic Team will kick off its 7s campaign in China.
