GRR: Eagle Women
England defeated the USA 61-21 Sunday in Vancouver in the opening game of thw WXV 1, but it was a game in which the Eagles took a few steps forward in their progression.
Will the Eagle women take a few risks against England Sunday? Quite possible.
The WXV 1 is a tough series of games for the USA women, but there are some serious positives to take out of it regardless of results.
First off, they qualified for this event, rather than WXV 2, and that’s a step forward.
Vancouver, BC (USA Release)—The USA Women’s Eagles have landed in Vancouver, and prepare for their first WXV 1 matchup against defending champions England. Together for the past two weeks, the squad began their WXV tour with some prep in Seattle before crossing the border to Vancouver.
Ferndale, Wash. — The USA Women's Eagles 15s National Team are in the Pacific Northwest this week preparing for the WXV1, training at the deWilde Rugby & Polo Fields in Ferndale before moving north to Vancouver, BC to face off with England, France, and Ireland.
The camp at deWilde Fields started Monday and will culminate with a scrimmage Sunday with Canada.