Traditionally played 15-on-15, a shorter 7-on-7 format of rugby will be played at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Stefano Delfrate)

Erik Erickson is a junior at the University of Washington majoring in journalism and business and also works for The Daily as well as the Everett Herald. He is a lifelong sports fan who bleeds purple and gold. Go Dawgs!