A year after being diagnosed with cancer, Ariel Johnson makes her return to Club 7s Nationals

Rugby news from the United States of America:

A year after being diagnosed with cancer, Ariel Johnson makes her return to Club 7s Nationals: The arrival of Jillion Potter in Rio de Janeiro to compete on rugby’s largest global stage has spread word of the Eagle’s triumphant defeat of cancer and her return to rugby prominence. Meanwhile, another female American loose forward, Ariel Johnson, has fended off her own bout with cancer, and prepares to make her return to the national stage when she plays for a title at the Aug. 13-14 USA Rugby Club 7s National Championships. USA Rugby News – USA Rugby

From Minneapolis to Rio: Undoubtedly, the training, traveling and competing the Eagles have experienced together while preparing for the Olympics has built a strong sense of camaraderie between the players, but few athletes can claim a stronger bond than the one shared between Garrett Bender and Nate Augspurger. USA Rugby News – USA Rugby

Playoff dates announced for 2016-17 Collegiate rugby season: The 2016-17 competitive collegiate rugby season is about to get underway, and USA Rugby has announced the playoff dates for the Fall Championship, Spring Championship, and National Championship postseasons for 15s and sevens. USA Rugby News – USA Rugby