U20 Women Will Learn it AllThe USA U20 women’s team will play a two-game series against Canada in Ontario this month, after they have spent a humid few days training in Buffalo, NY. For the entire squad, this assembly has two purposes - one, to beat Canada (which is always paramount), and two, to give players a taste of international rugby a year before the next U20 Nations Cup.&nb
Eagle Women Pick for 2nd WRWC Match
PARIS, France – In a must-win match, the Women’s Eagles open the second round of pool play at IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 against Kazakhstan Tuesday. Having secured a bonus point against Ireland, the Eagles will need the victory and a bonus point by scoring four or more tries to keep the “Final in ’14” hopes alive.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7AM, EDT, 4AM PDT.
U20 Women Picked for Canada TripBOULDER, Colo. – The USA Rugby AIG Women’s Junior All-Americans will assemble in Buffalo, N.Y., in August to prepare for the U20 Can-Am Series in Ontario.
Inside the 22 - Ireland Over USA
Inside the 22 is a column by Goff Rugby Report editor Alex Goff, which attempts to make a point in 22 words or fewer. All the photos surrounding this column were taken by Ian Muir and are form the USA's 23-17 loss to Ireland in the opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup (click on smaller images to enlarge).
Ireland Women Punish USA Mistakes
PARIS, France – A dominant lineout performance by the Irish and a near-perfect kicking outing from Niamh Briggs saw Ireland claim the opening pool play match of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014, 23-17. Despite having momentum for most of the contest, penalties thwarted numerous opportunities for the Women’s Eagles.
