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National Teams

World-Class Players, But No Quarterfinals. Why?

With Sione Fukofua stepping down as Women’s Eagles Head Coach, perhaps the final punctuation mark is put on what has been a difficult coaching time for the program.

Fukofuka brought some much-needed stability to a team that had seen three coaches run the team over the last four years.

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National Teams

Sione Fukofuka to Step Down as USA Women's 15s Head Coach

(USA Rugby Press Release)—USA Women’s Eagles Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka announced today his plans to step away from his role with USA Rugby.

Fukofuka was appointed Head Coach in November of 2023, before leading the Women’s fifteens to Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification and broadly supporting a re-energized High Performance Pathway.

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National Teams

When 60-0 Is Not Enough: Eagle Women Out of Quarterfinals

Faced with the task of having to win by a massive amount over Samoa and having to hope Australia lost by a massive amount to England, the USA didn't get enough of the massives to do the job.

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National Teams

USA, Samoa Women Name Sides for Final Pool Play Match

York, England—USA head coach Sione Fukofuka announces his matchday 23 to play Samoa in their final Pool A match at York Community Stadium on Saturday.

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National Teams

Eagles Have Job to Do vs Samoa, and Then They Wait

With everything on the line, the USA Women's National Team has just a couple of days to prepare for a crucial Rugby World Cup match against Samoa.

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