📰 HEADLINES

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USA YOUTH & HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY

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Grow the Game: USA Youth & High School Rugby Launch New Growth Initiative, Ignite Growth Fund (USA Rugby)

• Takeaway: The Ignite Growth Fund has $100,000 (in initial funding) to dole out to "passionate individuals" to create new youth and high school boys and girls rugby clubs.

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RWC 2023

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New Zealand: New Zealand Lock Scott Barrett to Face No Further Action after Red Card (BBC Sport)

• Takeaway: An independent judicial committee ruled that Scott Barrett would not face further punishment after receiving two yellow cards - the second involved a dangerous clearout - against South Africa last Friday.

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Pool C: Os Lobos and Lelos Confirm Line-Ups (Rugby World Cup)

• Takeaway: Portugal (Os Lobos) named a squad that includes 17 players who ply their club trade in France, while Georgia (Lelos) named a squad that includes 15 players with previous Rugby World Cup experience.

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WORLD RUGBY

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Men's Rankings: World Rugby Men's Rankings Powered by Capgemini Get Major Shake-up (World Rugby)

• Moved Up: South Africa moved up one spot to #2, France moved up one spot to #3, Argentina moved up one spot to #6, and Fiji moved up two spots to #7.

• Moved Down: New Zealand dropped two spots to #4, England dropped two spots to #8, and Australia dropped one spot to #9.

• USA: The Men's Eagles remained in 18th place.

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🏉 QUICK HITS 🏉

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High School Rugby: HS Boys Top 50 & HS Girls Top 25 (Prep Rugby Watch)

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‍RugbyTown 7s Recap: USA U-23s Secure First RugbyTown 7s Title Since 2014 (RugbyTown USA)

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‍South America: Impressive Brazil Beat Paraguay for Four Nations Title (Americas Rugby News)

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‍USA Rugby: Olympic Qualification, Building Blocks & Stars of the Future (The Rugby Network)