Startling quote from Mike Tolkin on the USA’s scrummaging woes

Following last weekend's win over Romania, there was a rather startling and surprising quote from USA head coach Mike Tolkin regarding his side's ongoing struggles in the scrums.

Will the USA scrum crisis force them to chase overseas options?

The USA have quite simply the worst scrum of any of the nations likely to appear at the World Cup. It has been a long standing problem that just won't go away, will it force them into looking back into the foreign US eligible options ahead of the 2015 tournament?

When will Canada's unfortunate injury run end?

The progress of results for the Canadian team during this World Cup cycle has been held up by some unfortunate luck with injuries. Will Kieran Crowley have better luck in 2014?

Clown of the Week: Alex Goff

Rugby Mag chief pundit Alex Goff has been penning down some strange comments in regards to the USA's under pressure scrum half Mike Petri following his try in the win over Uruguay.

Cam Dolan continues run of assured performances for the USA

USA number 8 Cam Dolan stood out and continued his impressive run of form despite his side enduring yet another struggle against Uruguay in Atlanta last weekend.

Roundup: USA vs Uruguay RWC Americas Qualifier Second Leg

Report of the second leg of the World Cup qualifying playoff between USA and Uruguay in Atlanta as the Eagles became the 16th team to confirm their place at next year's tournament.

Team News: USA vs Uruguay RWC Americas Qualifier March 29

Team news for the second leg of the playoff between USA and Uruguay for the Americas 2 spot at the World Cup.

Nigel Melville to lobby for more North American internationals

USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville looks set to lobby this week for more test matches for the North Americans to match the other sides in the world over the 2015-19 period.

New Zealand considering alternative of playing a North American XV

More details emerged about the All Blacks November trip to the USA, but player release remains a barrier towards a playing the Eagles and an alternative of North American XV has been mentioned.

Thretton Palamo to return to rugby

Former Eagles centre Thretton Palamo is set to return to rugby and is training with the 7’s side after finishing a stint playing American Football with the Univeristy of Utah.

Sevens star Carlin Isles to make first foray into 15 man code

In exciting news for fans of the USA and rugby in general, it appears that Carlin Isles will be making his first foray into the 15 man code as RugbyMag reports he is to sign for Rabo Pro12 side Glasgow for the rest of the season.

John Quill makes it three Eagles at London Welsh

Following Tai Tuisamoa and Toby L’Estrange, a third Eagle in flanker John Quill has signed up to join Championship side London Welsh.

Jeff Hassler fast improving and winning fans at the Ospreys

Becoming increasingly popular with fans, Canadian wing Jeff Hassler has been voted January player of the month for the Ospreys as his hard work pays off.