USA, Canada Women Set to Kick Off
GLENDALE, Colo.—USA Women's 15s Head Coach Rob Cainand Canada Head Coach Sandro Fiorino have named match-day rosters for Monday's test match at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.
The match takes place as part of World Rugby’s Pacific Four Regional Series and will be dedicated to the memory of former Captain and Head Coach Kathy Flores who passed away last week.
Eagles Smack Canada 38-16, Win Qualifier Series
The USA started with the clear intention of attacking wide, with both wings, Christian Dyer and Ryan Matyas getting the ball early. They used prop Joe Taufete’e to crash up the middle, too, and eventually forced Canada to infringe, giving captain AJ MacGinty an easy penalty attempt, which he converted.
Missed Scoring Chances See USA Fall to Canada 34-21
Canada exploded for 24 points in the second half of Saturday's Rugby World Cup qualifier to overcome a 14-10 deficit and ultimately beat the USA 34-21 in the 1st leg of the two-game series.
Players at Swilers Rugby Club in St. John’s, Nfl., the game gives Canada a 13-point advantage going into next weekend's second game in Glendale, Colo.
USA vs Canada Preview: The Stormy Seas of the 1st Leg
World Cup Qualifier series can be especially fraught, and this one certainly can as the USA gets set to take on Canada Saturday.
USA vs Canada KO 1:30 PM ET and will be shown live in the US on FloRugby and in Canada on Premier Sports.
Canada Names Roster to Face USA
St. John’s, Nfld.—Canada Men's 15s Head coach Kingsley Jones has named the matchday roster to face the USA in the first of two crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualification Pathway matches on September 4.
