International Rugby News
Romania beat the USA for only the second time ever, and the first time since 1999, Saturday in Bucharest.
The Mighty Oaks controlled much of territory and possession, especially in the first half, and scored two early tries that, with a conversion and penalty from center Florin Vlaicu, made it 12-0. Vlaicu added another penalty to give his side a 15-0 lead.
Watch out for flying bodies.
The USA Men's National Team will face Romania in the Pershing Cup rivalry game Saturday in Bucharest, and it promises to be a physical and fractious game - it always is.
Programs from the historic Rugby Weekend games of November 4 and 5, 2016 are still for sale!
If you want this souvenir of a great moment in rugby history, you can still purchase copies.
BUCHAREST, Romania - USA Men's National Team Head Coach John Mitchell has named his lineup to face Romania Saturday at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, bringing Todd Clever back as captain, and awarding new 15s caps to four players.
The USA Men's Under 20 program will hold evaluation camps starting in early December as Head Coach JD Stephenson works toward picking the team to play in the World Rugby U20 Trohpy Qualifier in June.
While several of the players from last year are expected to push for a return sport, but, as is the nature of the age-grade game, there will be plenty of holes to fill.