International Rugby News
After the USA lost 50-7 yesterday at Dignity Health Sports Park, the usually jovial and smiling Rachel Johnson was direct and clear.
LOS ANGELES (USA Rugby Release) - The USA Women's Eagles fell to Canada 7-50 in the first match of the 2024 Pacific Four Series. Playing on home soil in Los Angeles the Eagles have some lessons and positive takeaways to bring into their next two matches in New Zealand and Australia.
The USA Women’s Eagles reconvened this week in Chula Vista ahead of their first test match in the 2024 Pacific Four Series. Playing on home soil for the first time since 2021, the USA Match Day 23 are prepared to meet Canada in a thrilling North American border battle.
Eagle Impact Rugby Academy took a U15 Developmental Team to Spain this past week.
With a 27-player squad from 15 states, including 11 middle-school players and ranging in age from 13 to 15, the EIRA U15s went 4-1, winning the Arroyo International Tournament in Valladolid and losing a precursor game against Madrid All Star Select.
As the USA vs Canada women’s test match looms for this coming Sunday, there’s a lesson in perseverance to take from one of the players.
Amanda Berta, a standout at Penn State and a player who has continued to show well for some years, got her first cap against South Africa this month, and she may well earn her second this Sunday. It’s been a long time coming.