Eagles Give Up Lead, Tie Canada
The USA gave away a relatively comfortable lead to Canada, seeing the Canadians score twice in the final 90 seconds to tie the Eagles 26-26 in the second round of games in the USA 7s in Las Vegas.
The Eagles looked in control for much of the game, but struggled to even get possession in the final minutes.
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.
