Tag: usa rugby
Eagles Hold Their Nerve to Beat Wales 26–24
Freda Tafuna’s hat-trick and a scoreless second half for Wales give the USA another hard-earned WXV Global Series victory. The USA Women’s Eagles left Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, September 26, with a 26–24 victory over Wales and another reason to believe they are learning how to win difficult international matches. Freda Tafuna supplied three…
USA Women’s Eagles Face Resurgent Wales in Crucial WXV Test in Cardiff
After a remarkable comeback victory over Ireland, the Women’s Eagles head to Cardiff looking to prove their growing momentum can travel against a Welsh side coming off one of its strongest performances in years. The USA Women’s Eagles arrived in Europe looking for evidence that the progress being made under head coach Jack Hanratty could…
Women’s Eagles Complete Stunning Comeback to Defeat Ireland in Dublin
USA overturns a 19-point second-half deficit to claim a dramatic 40–36 victory in its WXV Global Series opener The USA Women’s Eagles produced one of their most impressive comebacks in recent memory on Sunday, scoring four tries in a devastating 16-minute stretch to defeat Ireland 40–36 at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Ireland appeared to have…
Canada 19–16 USA: Eagles’ Rally Ends in Another Narrow Defeat
The United States recovered from a disastrous opening, but poor execution and another failure to finish under pressure allowed Canada to claim third place in the Pacific Nations Cup. The United States entered Saturday’s Pacific Nations Cup third-place playoff with an opportunity to finish its campaign on a positive note and reclaim some momentum against…
WXV Global Series Preview: USA Women Face a Major Test Against Ireland in Dublin
Women’s Eagles Head to Dublin Looking to Turn Recent Progress Into a Statement Against a Resurgent Ireland Women’s Eagles begin their WXV campaign against an Irish side carrying confidence, physicality and growing expectations into a new era of international women’s rugby. The USA Women’s Eagles open their 2026 WXV Global Series campaign on Sunday with…
Japan Exposes the Gap as USA Eagles Fall 63–14
A fast start, relentless tempo, and superior execution exposed the areas the Eagles must fix before their 2027 Rugby World Cup rematch with Japan. The United States Men’s Eagles were handed a difficult reality check on September 12, falling 63–14 to Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup semifinal. The final margin was significant, but the…
Chase Brown: A Rugby Life
A Rugby Life – Chase Brown As rugby continues to grow in the United States, men and women find the sport at very different ages and stages in their lives. Unlike other sports that promote youth leagues for children to learn and develop in the sport, there are very few youth rugby leagues in the…
Women’s Elite Rugby – Follow The Success Seen In Obetz
Lodi, CA: Women’s Elite Rugby To Follow The Success Seen In Obetz As followers of this blog would know, I reside in the North State region of Northern California (the ten most northern counties of the state east of the coast), and because of that the closest professional rugby team to me was the Seattle…
Breaking Stereotypes: The Misconceptions About Rugby in North America
Debunking Stereotypes: Rugby’s Rise and Misunderstood Potential in North America Rugby, often overshadowed by mainstream sports like football, basketball, and baseball, carries a myriad of misconceptions in North America. From being perceived as overly violent to being dismissed as a niche sport with limited appeal, rugby faces an uphill battle in the quest for broader…
Top 10 Historic Moments That Shaped North American Rugby
The Most Iconic Moments in North American Rugby History Rugby has gained significant traction across North America over the years, with milestone moments marking its evolution. Here’s a look at the top 10 moments that have shaped the sport in the USA and Canada, celebrating achievements, individual stars, and remarkable games that made history. Although…