Patriots safety Nate Ebner to make USA rugby debut at Hong Kong Sevens

NFL convert replaces Carlin Isles in USA squad for blue riband eventSuper Bowl winner is targeting place at Olympic Games in RioThe New England Patriots safety Nate Ebner will make his USA rugby debut at this weekend’s Hong Kong Sevens. Ebner, who had been playing in the Hong Kong Tens tournament, replaces Carlin Isles in Mike Friday’s US squad.Ebner announced his switch to rugby, aimed at securing a place at the Rio Olympic Games in August, last month. Including Hong Kong, he will have four HSBC Sevens World Series events in which to make his case. Continue reading...