‍📰 HEADLINES

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USA RUGBY

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Men's Eagles: USA Men's Eagles Named for Scotland  (USA Rugby)

• Takeaway: Head Coach Scott Lawrence made a few changes to the match day 23 that will face Scotland on Friday.

• Changes: Props Jack Iscaro and David Ainu'u, lock Viliami Helu, wing Conner Mooneyham, flanker Paddy Ryan, and fullback Luke Carty have been inserted into the starting XV. Plus, Jamason Fa'anana-Schultz has been moved to No.8.

• Debut: Wing Connor Mooneyham will earn his first cap, while 37-year-old lock Saia Uhila and scrumhalf Ethan McVeigh could earn their first caps off the bench.

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Women's Eagles: Charli Jacoby All Set for Second Stint at Sandy Park (Exeter Chiefs)

• Takeaway: Prop Charli Jacoby, who signed with the Queensland Reds in January and became the first American to play in the Super W, is returning to Exeter Chiefs Women, where she played during the 2022/23 PWR season.

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SCOTLAND

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Match Day 23: Jamie Ritchie to Reach Half Century in Washington (Scottish Rugby)

• Takeaway: Head Coach Gregor Townsend has named a completely different starting XV for the USA match compared to the one that played last weekend against Canada.

• Big Names: Centers Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu, flanker Jamie Ritchie, flyhalf Adam Hastings, and wing Duhan van der Merwe all named to the starting XV.

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CANADA

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Women's Sevens: Team Canada's Paris 2024 Women's Rugby Sevens Team Unveiled (Rugby Canada)

• Takeaway: Canada's Women's Sevens team finished the 2024 HSBC SVNS season in fourth place.

• Milestone: Veteran Charity Williams will compete at her third Olympic Games.

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MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY

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Honors: Nominees - 2024 S. Marcus Calloway Community Impact Award Presented by Fastenal (Major League Rugby)

• Takeaway: The S. Marcus Calloway Community Impact Award, named after the former chairman and majority owner of Rugby ATL, honors the MLR player that is making the biggest difference in his community.

• Award Nominees:
  • Jake Turnbull, Anthem RC
  • Charlie Abel, Chicago Hounds
  • Sam Golla, Dallas Jackals
  • Siaosi Mahoni, Houston SaberCats
  • Rick Rose, Miami Sharks
  • Ben LeSage, New England Free Jacks
  • Harley Wheeler, NOLA Gold
  • Calixto Martinez, Old Glory DC
  • Jason Damm, RFCLA
  • Mikey Te'o, San Diego Legion
  • Dan Kriel, Seattle Seawolves
  • Jeremiah Noaese, Utah Warriors

• Winner Announcement: MLR will announce the winner during the MLR Championship on August 4.

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🏉 QUICK HITS

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Six Nations: Six Nations Consider Saturday-Only Revamp to Boost Rugby's Pulling Power (The Guardian)

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‍Uruguay: France Triumph over Plucky Uruguay in Montevideo (Americas Rugby News)

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‍Wales: Rhys Webb Banned for Four Years by French Anti-Doping Agency (BBC Sport)