US over Wales in Vegas Round 1
The USA defeated Wales 19-12 in a relatively sloppy opening game at the USA 7s in Las Vegas, but the win was enough to put the Eagles in good shape to progress from their pool.
Overseas Stars Boost Eagles
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (USA Rugby Release) – The Men's Eagles squad for the final match of the inaugural Americas Rugby Championship has been selected, with several players coming back into the team for Saturday's match against Uruguay.
John Mitchell on Uruguay
USA MNT Head Coach John Mitchell gave a brief statement at a press conference in Montevideo this week.
Mitchell was guarded in his comments about the USA's loss to Brazil, but noted that a large number of players had received their first caps during the Americas Rugby Championship, and that development of future Eagles was still a big part of the tournament.
Eagles Fly in to Uruguay
The USA still has one more game to play in the Americans Rugby Championship, and a win would assure the Eagles of 2nd place in the competition, and keep them in with a chance for 1st.
Some players have rejoined the USA team. NYAC lock-flanker Nate Brakeley has rejoined the squad, as has Lindenwood center Lorenzo Thomas.
Two Changes to Eagles for Vegas
USA Head 7s MNT Coach Mike Friday has chosen his Eagles to play in the USA 7s in LAs Vegas starting Friday, March 4.
The Eagles will play Wales on Friday at 4:57pm Pacific Time, and then Canada at 7:36pm PT, before finishing off their pool play on Saturday against South Africa at 2:35pm PT.
