Rugby 7's National Championships

As a former rugby player at San Diego State, it is great to see the sport of rugby grow in the United States. This weekend is the USA 7's Collegiate Rugby Championship in Philadelphia. The powerhouse rugby teams to beat are Cal Berkeley and Army. We wish all the teams the best in this growing sport which will also be included in the upcoming Olympic Games. While the 7's is a good game, the real game of rugby with 15 players on the field is a better game to watch and play. Two non-stop 40 minute halves of tough play, this 15 players per side is a great game. I wish the 15 players per side was the game to be played in the Olympics as was done in 1920 and 1924 when the USA won the gold medals. I am proud to say that my uncle, Phillip Clark was on the 1924 team for the USA. Enjoy the game broadcasts on Verses and NBC - Rob Hemphill