GRR: Eagle Women
01.07.2015 - Jackie Finlan
There isn’t much sugar-coating it: 2014 wasn’t a particularly fulfilling year for the U.S. women’s national teams. There were high points no doubt, but generally, the Eagles fell short of their goals. Center stage belonged to the quadrennial Women’s Rugby World Cup.
12.05.2014 - Jackie Finlan
(from USA Rugby) – The Women’s Eagles Sevens finished seventh at Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens – the first leg of the 2014-15 World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series – with a narrow, 22-20, defeat of Russia Friday. Russia was the victim of the Eagles’ first impressive victory in pool play Thursday before three consecutive defeats to New Zealand (twice) and England set up Friday’
12.05.2014 - Jackie Finlan
A disappointing end for the USA Women at the Dubai 7s, as the Eagles dropped its Plate semifinal 24-21 to Fiji. The Americans played catch-up the entire match and could subdue the Fijians' unconventional, erratic style.
12.04.2014 - Jackie Finlan
Canada came into the women's Dubai 7s with one of the most seasoned lineups, and that fact reiterated itself during the team's 36-0 Cup quarterfinal win over the U.S. The Eagles had a successful day one, going 2-1 and coming within one try of New Zealand, but all confidence belonged to Canada on day two of competition.
12.04.2014 - GRR Staff
Check out our Day One gallery from the Dubai Women's 7s, where the USA started their season with three good performances.
Click here for the first of 9 images.