Churchill Cup Finale hits the East Coast

The Churchill Cup rolls into Harrison, New Jersey this Saturday June 19th for the finals of the plate, bowl, and cup.  Taking place at the recently opened and stunning Red Bull Arena, the competition promises fans a gloriously full day of international rugby.

Kicking off at noon, Russia will take on Uruguay for the Bowl.  The main event at 2:45pm will see the England Saxons  attempting their fifth Cup victory, while Canada makes its debut.  Last but not least, the Plate final has USA taking on France at 5:30pm.

Tickets are still available, so if you're in the New York metro area and fancy working on your tan while catching some top level rugby, head on over to the Red Bull website to pick them up! 

If you can't make it out, don't fret: NBC/Universal Sports has got you covered!  They'll be broadcasting all three games live. Get full details at their website or check your local listings for details.

I'll be at the event so come over and say hello or feel free to tweet me @arugbylife with you thoughts on the games.

Churchill Cup returns to America in 2010

The Red Bull Arena in New Jersey will host the 2010 Churchill Cup finals Hot off the press...USA Rugby have announced the return of the Churchill Cup to the US.  Excited to see the games are making it to the East and my home turf. Big thank you to Sara Johns at USA Rugby for passing it on. USA RUGBY BOULDER, Colo. - The Churchill Cup makes its return to U.S. soil this summer, once again stopping in the City of Glendale, Colo. before making its East Coast debut at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. The 2010 lineup showcases the USA Eagles, Canada, England Saxons and tournament newcomers France A, Russia and Uruguay in three rounds of doubleheader pool matches at Infinity Park, Glendale on June 5, 9 and 13. The pool stages lead into a tripleheader finals day at Red Bull Arena, the new home of the New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer side, on June 19.