‍📰 HEADLINES

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USA RUGBY

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USA Sevens: The HSBC Dream Team for Vancouver SVNS (HSBC SVNS)

• Takeaway: USA Men's Sevens star Perry Baker and USA Women's rising star Ariana Ramsay were named to the Vancouver SVNS Dream Team.

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‍MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY

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Trade Alert: NOLA Gold & Old Glory DC Make a Trade (Major League Rugby Trade Wire)

• Takeaway: Bryan Ray reported the news over the weekend, and James Deeley noted that NOLA Gold sent salary cap considerations in 2024 to Old Glory DC in exchange for back row Fintan Coleman.

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WORLD RUGBY

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Men's Rankings: Italy Make Long-Awaited Return to Top 10 of World Rugby Men's Rankings Powered by Capgemini (World Rugby)

• Takeaway: Italy returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2013 on the strength of a draw - should've been a win - with #4 France. Fiji drops to 11th.

• Women's Rankings: No movement in the last three weeks.

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🏉 QUICK HITS 🏉

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College Rugby: Iowa Central Books Early Spot in CRC (Goff Rugby Report)

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‍MLR: Anthem Carolina - ARN Season Guide (Americas Rugby News)

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‍Rugby Europe Championship: Portugal's Women's Championship Debut Ends in Defeat (World Rugby)

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‍Six Nations: England Upbeat on Smith and Mitchell Fitness Before Ireland Six Nations Date (The Guardian)