USA Men Start 0-2 in Nanjing
The USA Men’s rugby 7s team at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China has started 0-2, but they are not out of it yet.
The USA team looked solid against Kenya, leading 12-10 at halftime thanks to tries from Jojo Tikoisuva and Hanco Germishuys, but the Kenyans took control in the second half, scoring twice to win 22-12.
Youth Olympics Latest - Women Day One
The USA women’s team at the Youth Olympics started the Rugby 7s event at the games 0-1-1 on the first day.
Nanjing Test Approaches
Rugby 7s gets its next step in Olympics exposure with the Youth Olympics.
August 16 in the USA August 17 in China, both the USA Men's and Women's youth teams will suit up in six-team tournaments in Nanjing.
USA Thrills With Comeback WinThe game didn't start in the USA's favor. Two minutes into the Women's Rugby World Cup 5th place semifinal, Australia captain Shannon Parry dotted down a try that Ashleigh Hewson converted. But the Americans were resolute and used every remaining second to claw their way back on top, and the go-ahead points happened in the 79th minute.
Meet the Women's Jr All Americans
As the USA finishes its Women's Rugby World Cup campaign in France this Sunday, the next generation of potential Eagles will begin its high-performance journey with the Women's Junior All Americans (WJAA). The high schoolers and collegians will converge on Buffalo, N.Y., on Aug. 17 before heading to Ontario for the two-game Can-Am Series against the Canada U20s.
