The Long, Ultimately Rewarding, Journey of Amanda Berta
As the USA vs Canada women’s test match looms for this coming Sunday, there’s a lesson in perseverance to take from one of the players.
Amanda Berta, a standout at Penn State and a player who has continued to show well for some years, got her first cap against South Africa this month, and she may well earn her second this Sunday.
Time to Support the USA Women at their Home Test Match
The USA Women's National Team has rarely played on US soil of late, and playing in a stadium? Forgetaboutit.
But April 28 the Eagles will take on Canada as the feature event at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Now, your fearless GRR Editor has covered the Eagle women for over 25 years.
Eagle Women Assemble for Canada Test Match
(USA Rugby Release)—The USA Women's 15s National Team has brought in 31 players for their Pacific Four Series assembly in advance of April 28's test match with Canada.
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Captain Kate Zackary is in the list but will miss the home game as she recovers from a foot injury sustained in th
USA Women 2nd at Hong Kong Sevens
The USA Women’s Sevens team took 2nd at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong SVNS Sunday, securing their second-straight podium finish after their Bronze Medal showing in LA.
Nineteen-year-old Kaylen Thomas made her SVNS debut, scoring a try in her third match appearance against Canada. Ilona Maher also scored her 60th career try, a critical one in the semifinal against France.
USA Women 38 South Africa 17
The USA Women's Eagles started their 2024 season off with a stunning 38-17 win against South Africa in their warmup match ahead of the Pacific Four Series.
In his first match as head coach, Sione Fukofuka saw his side score six tries, and, really, they were in even more control than the scoreline made it look.
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