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May 19–25, 2019

SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below are upcoming events and information on how to learn more. USA Rugby College 7s National Championships   Date: May 24–26, 2019 Venue: Kino Sports Complex, Tucson Arizona Event description: USA Rugby College 7s National […]

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USA Rugby and Major League Rugby Sign Strategic Partnership

USA Rugby and Major League Rugby have announced a strategic partnership that will include the national governing body’s sanctioning of the professional rugby league that is entering its second season of play. Among areas of the agreement, the two entities will collaborate on driving growth in the sport, high-performance pathways to make sure the national team and […]

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USA Rugby Names EY as Official Principal Partner

Through a two-year partnership and digital consulting agreement, EY (Ernst &Young) has been named the official principal partner of USA Rugby. The global firm will provide business strategy, digital and technological services to the national governing body. The partnership will support EY’s diversity and inclusiveness (D&I) program and initiatives. “EY has a global reputation not […]

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Six NGBs Launch Campus Events to Identify Talent

Six national governing bodies are combining their efforts to find potential athletes by launching an event series on university campuses that will offer tryouts to increase their talent pools. USA Weightlifting, USA Rugby, USA Cheer, U.S. Rowing, USA Bobsled/Skeleton and USA Triathlon will all be featured at the combine-style events, which will be billed as Team USA Pro […]

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Ross Young Appointed Interim CEO of USA Rugby

USA Rugby has appointed Ross Young to the role of interim CEO and director of operations. Young is chief of business development at Atavus and steps into this leadership role for Dan Payne, who was recently named CEO of Rugby Americas. Payne will be stepping down as CEO of USA Rugby following the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San […]

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Dan Payne Named CEO of Rugby Americas

World Rugby has appointed Dan Payne as chief executive officer of Rugby Americas, which comprises representatives of World Rugby regional associations, Rugby Americas North and Sudamerica Rugby. Under the leadership of Agustín Pichot, Rugby Americas serves as the driving force behind the advancement of community and elite rugby within the Americas. Payne currently serves as CEO of USA Rugby, a […]

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