USA vs Canada RWC Qualifier Set for Glendale. Tickets on Sale
Glendale, Colo. — The USA Men’s Eagles will kick off their Rugby World Cup qualification series on September 11 at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo., taking on border rival Canada for the final match in a Rugby Americas North set.
Newcomer Ramsey Tackles Olympic Dream
Maybe not so much a rookie, Ariana Ramsey is still listed as uncapped for the USA Women’s 7s team; uncapped, but an Olympian.
Ramsey hasn’t played in the Sevens World Series yet, but did enough to garner a place on the Eagles squad for Tokyo. She says it’s because she knew where she was deficient, and fixed it.
Fit, Strong, and Ready, Martin Iosefo Brings Skills to Team USA
Martin Iosefo came into this spring/summer USA 7s team assembly in the best shape of his life, and he is poised to make a big impact in Tokyo.
The Flyn’ Hawaiian was forced, like his teammates, to take time off during the COVID pandemic in 2020. For Iosefo, that time off coincided with his desire to re-format his training, and also support his wife’s career.
Hattingh Gets Four Weeks, Could Cut it Down to Three
Following his red card against Ireland, USA flanker Riekert Hattingh has been suspended four weeks by World Rugby.
Hattingh, who was cited and exonerated for a challenge in the air against England, was red-carded against Ireland for a dangerous tackle.
Left Home in 2016, Emba's Olympic Chance That Much More Special
Like the USA men’s 7s team, the USA women had a long travel from Chula Vista, Calif. to Mimasaka, Japan, lasting about a day and a half, but the goal at the end of all that makes handling it easier.