2009 in Review: Q2

Here are some of the more memorable stories from the second quarter of the past year, thematically grouped. I'll look to follow up on these trends in 2010.

High school & College

• Brigham Young 25 Univ. of California 22: On parity and commerce in college rugby
• Money shortfall hits All-American tour
• Should USARFU tackle college playoff costs?
• Repeat qualifiers point to national college league

Senior & Representative

• Ireland 27 United States 10 / San Francisco Golden Gate 23 Life 13
• United States 31 Georgia 13
• Test strategy: more games, same economics
• Super League dispute underlines stalled reform
• Diluted North American 4 set for fall
• Student access to Eagles restricted

Commerce, Policy & Administration

• Staff cuts hit Boulder prior to busy season
• Another Boulder exit hits at test strategy
• Who made qualifier-Cape Fear call?
• ESPNU contract prohibits union from webcasting playoffs
• USARFU board facing restive congress
• Dues collection to be accelerated