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The USA Men's Eagles defeated Spain 29-22 in North Carolina, finishing their first Nations Cup wave undefeated and positioning themselves at the top of their pool. The victory sets a strong foundation as Team USA prepares for the 2027 Rugby World Cup cycle.
The USA Men's Eagles rugby team defeated Samoa to secure their spot in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The high-stakes victory marks a major milestone for American rugby on the global stage.
The United States will host the Rugby World Cup in 2031 and 2033, marking rugby's biggest opportunity yet to break into American sports culture. Despite recent setbacks in professional leagues, Team USA just qualified for the 2027 tournament after years away.
California-born Sariah Ibarra turned down a chance to play for rugby powerhouse New Zealand to help elevate USA Rugby ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The rising star who learned the game on an all-boys team is now inspiring the next generation of American players.
USA Rugby announced a new competition structure that allows any athlete to participate in an "open" category alongside traditional men's and women's divisions. The change aims to create inclusive playing opportunities while maintaining separate competitive spaces.
After battling illness that sidelined 22 of 30 players, the USA Men's U20 rugby team fought back from 15-0 down to win their first-ever Junior World Championship match, defeating Uruguay 39-15. The historic victory came after three tournaments and shows American rugby's growing strength on the world stage.
Eight months after their thrilling 31-31 World Cup draw, the Wallaroos and USA women's rugby teams meet again this weekend in Kansas City. The intense rivalry between these evenly matched teams continues to deliver nail-biting matches that showcase the growing excitement in women's rugby.
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South Africa's women's rugby team just beat the USA for the first time in 14 years, marking a turning point as the sport transitions from amateur passion project to professional career. From zero contracts in 2022 to 120 players now earning full-time salaries, women's rugby is finally offering athletes the chance to focus entirely on their craft. #
Two major rugby organizations just joined forces to give college players better support, training, and pathways to the Olympics and World Cup. The partnership brings full-time staff, funding, and national team connections without raising student dues.
Thirty-four years after winning the first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup, the USA Women's Eagles finally received official recognition from Congress. On April 16, Rep. Seth Moulton read their achievement into the Congressional Record on Capitol Hill. ---
Mark O'Keeffe traded Dublin fields for American stadiums and just led his team to an undefeated championship season. Now he's representing the USA Eagles with eyes on the Rugby World Cup.
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The Springbok Women's rugby team faces USA at Ellis Park on July 4, building on their historic World Cup quarterfinal run. It's their chance to prove they belong among the sport's elite.
The world's top women's rugby teams are bringing their championship tournament to American soil this April, with five matches across three cities. It's a major milestone as the US prepares to host both men's and women's Rugby World Cups in the early 2030s.
North Carolina becomes the proud host of World Rugby Nations Cup matches this July, bringing elite international rugby teams from six continents to Charlotte and Cary. The tournament gives emerging rugby nations a vital proving ground before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Former U.S. rugby coach Gary Gold believes basketball players could become rugby's next wave of talent. With over 19,000 NCAA basketball players and few NBA spots available, rugby is finding success converting athletes who already have the skills to excel.
After 16 years of elite rugby, prop James Slipper will break Super Rugby's all-time games record Friday night while already planning his next season. The father of two has found a second home in Canberra, where his remarkable career continues to defy expectations.
Less than a year after helping England win the Women's Rugby World Cup, Lou Meadows is plotting to beat her former team as USA's new attack coach. The former Red Roses coach will face England at October's WXV tournament in New Jersey.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan that will pour over $1 billion into growing the sport worldwide, with a historic focus on bringing rugby to America's massive sports market. The strategy aims to make rugby more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable while doubling prize money for players.
Former USA Rugby World Cup captain Blaine Scully is bringing his decade of international experience home to help young players in the Washington DC area find their path to professional rugby. The two-time collegiate champion will strengthen youth development programs and connect local talent to national opportunities.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
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