A Post-Game Talk with Scott LaValla
It’s hard to find a USA player who played a better game than Scott LaValla. The Stade Francais openside flanker was in full flight with his skill set, which centers on his defense, his security, and his lineout.
NZ Commentators Weigh in on Eagles
It’s tough to lose 74-6 but the sting can be tempered by winning some respect.
It’s obvious from the way players greeted each other after Saturday’s USA v New Zealand test in Chicago that the victors held respect for their hosts.
New Zealand v USA Full Report
CHICAGO – Sonny Bill Williams returned to the New Zealand All Blacks for the first time in two years and gave the sold-out crowd at Soldier Field a show Saturday as the Eagles fell to the Rugby World Cup champions, 74-6.
All Blacks Slam USA
New Zealand put on a clinic in defeating the USA 74-6 before a sold out Soldier Field in Chicago.
USA v All Blacks Keys to the GameSo game day is upon us, finally, and the Eagles will face the Haka just before 3pm Central Time. Lots of fans and ALL the photographers will be looking forward to that much-beloved bit of rugby theater, but what about after the Haka? There’s a game to be played, and a performance to be logged by the USA.
