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Local Stars in 2013 Rugby World Cup this Weekend

The tournament in Moscow, Russia features players from Palo Alto, Stanford, Redwood City and East Palo Alto.

Are you ready for some rugby?

The 2013 Ruby World Cup takes place this weekend and four local athletes will represent Team USA on both the men's and women's squads.

Palo Alto's Jack Halalilo trains with the East Palo Alto Bulldogs and has worked his way up the California rugby leagues. A versatile player, he can play both at the loose- or tight- head prop position as well as center.

Redwood City's Zachary Test played rugby at Woodside High and then for the University of Oregon. He's excelled in the position of hooker and even won a bronze medal as a Men’s Eagles Sevens.

East Palo Alto's Folau Niua played with the East Palo Alto Razorbacks and has earned his way into rugby stardom with a national division championship. He's trains full-time at Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. He's a fly-half or scrum-half. 

As representing the USA Women, Victoria Folayan attended Stanford University where she ran track and field, but also help lead their women's rugby team to a national championship. After graduation, the Cardinal continued with rugby and now contributes all over the pitch in the hooker and full-back positions.

Catch the USA Rugby teams this weekend live online at the following times:

Men’s Eagles Sevens | Schedule
USA vs. Georgia, 8.06 AM E.T., Friday June 28
USA vs. Canada, 2.06 AM E.T., Saturday June 29
USA vs. New Zealand, 8.20 AM E.T., Saturday June 29

Women’s Eagles Sevens | Schedule
USA vs. Brazil, 2.28 AM E.T., Saturday June 29
USA vs. Fiji, 5.24 AM E.T., Saturday June 29
USA vs. Spain, 12.00 PM E.T., Saturday June 29


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