London Irish CEO Bob Casey admits his side could be opening the door to America for the Irish provinces after it was confirmed their Aviva Premiership game with Saracens in March will take place in New Jersey.

Ireland’s preparations for Saturday’s meeting with Canada have been hit by a stomach bug which has struck down a small number of the squad.

JACK CLARK sits back in his chair at the University of California, Berkeley, and fields your question about rugby’s place in America with ease.

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN is set to make a return to European rugby, following his resignation as head coach of the USA Eagles yesterday.

Former Ireland boss Eddie O’Sullivan is to stand down from his role as United States head coach after deciding not to reapply for the position.

Russia technical director Kingsley Jones believes the Bears can emerge victorious from their first ever World Cup finals match – if they can secure set-piece possession against the United States in New Plymouth.

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN may be looking forward to his reunion with the Ireland team this weekend, but you can be sure he won’t be spending too much time looking back on it once his first Test match in charge of the USA is over.

Eddie O’Sullivan has named a squad split between youth and experience for his first Test as USA Eagles head coach later this month.

USA Rugby have finalised venues for this summer’s Test matches with Ireland and Wales.

Former Ireland boss Eddie O’Sullivan has been appointed head coach of the United States national team.

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN was last night appointed head coach of the US Eagles after 13 months away from full-time professional coaching.

Saracens have released former South Africa full-back Brent Russell to join French giants Clermont Auvergne.

MUNSTER may be concentrating on their upcoming Heineken Cup semi-final against Saracens, but they’ll be returning to the US this summer ahead of the 2008-9 season.

THE mission to convert thousands of Irish expatriates in Chicago has been a success, according to Munster Rugby chief executive, Garrett Fitzgerald, who hopes the link between the Irish province and the States will continue to strengthen.

DENIS Hurley is set to start at full back in Munster’s final Magners League tie against Glasgow Warriors at Musgrave Park tomorrow (5.30pm).

USA Rugby officially announced today its plans to host a Setanta Challenge Rugby World Cup send-off match featuring the US Men's Rugby World Cup Team against the former European Champions, Munster, at Toyota Park Stadium in Chicago, on Sunday, August 26.

A Munster U19s selection will play USA U19s on Friday next at Tom Clifford Park with a 5pm kick off.

Former United States head coach Jack Clark has been interviewed for the post of rugby director at Bath.