International Rugby News
HARARE, Zimbabwe (USA Rugby Release) - AIG Men's Junior All-American Head Coach JD Stephenson has named the first match-day squad for the 2016 World Rugby U20 Trophy, with the under-20 national team set to meet Namibia Tuesday.
The USA finished runners-up in the Bowl at the Singapore 7s, losing 14-10 to Scotland in the final game.
The Eagles beat Russia fairly comfortably, and then shut out Portugal in the Bowl semis - that game was notable in part because Nate Ebner got his first try for the USA, staking the Eagles to a 7-0 halftime lead.
It was a difficult day for the USA Women’s National 7s team in Langford, BC, but in the end they got what they wanted.
The Eagles started off poorly, losing to a Spain team they really should beat handily - an early 7-0 lead was undone by two Spanish tries - the second and game-winner from a fumbled lineout on the USA 5-meter. Spain won 10-7.
The USA Men's 7s team wrapped up Saturday's pool play at the Singapore 7s with a 19-12 loss to New Zealand, which puts them into a Sunday matchup with Russia for the bowl quarterfinals.
The USA started the Singapore 7s in impressive fashion, running out to a 24-0 lead in the first half over Canada in their first game, and cruising to a 36-14 win.