GRR: National Teams
Some changes for the Eagles as the Pacific Nations Cup looms.
USA Men's 15s Head Coach Scott Lawrence has named his player pool for the PNC, which will double as the qualifiers for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. All of this kicks off with Canada on August 22, with the winner almost certainly securing a spot in Australia 2027.
Training hard in Loughborough the USA women's national team has some serious work to do.
The USA Junior Women's Sevens team is all set to compete at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games this week in Asunción, Paraguay.
The USA arrives in Asunción today, August 12, and will play August 16 is in a pool with Paraguay, Mexico, and Brazil. The other pool has Canada, Jamaica, Argentina, and Colombia, and knockout games will be August 17.
In front of over 11,000 in Ottawa Canada shook off an iffy opening 35 minutes to run away with a 42-10 victory over the USA women in the Eagles’ final test match before the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
USA vs Canada tonight in Ottawa is an important Rugby World Cup buildup game for both teams, but there’s more to it than that.
These two teams have a long and interesting rivalry. Years ago it was heavily in the USA’s favor, but it has not been that way the last 20 years, with Canada shooting past the USA to lead the series 28-19.