Patience and Passion as USA Prepare to Face Canada
USA vs Canada tonight in Ottawa is an important Rugby World Cup buildup game for both teams, but there’s more to it than that.
These two teams have a long and interesting rivalry. Years ago it was heavily in the USA’s favor, but it has not been that way the last 20 years, with Canada shooting past the USA to lead the series 28-19.
Eagle Women Lineup Changes and Going North of the Border
After defeating Fiji in a too-close-for-comfort test match July 19, the USA played against the same Fijian team in a scrimmage on the campus of Mount St. Mary's University in front of a boisterous crowd that responded at short notice.
That scrimmage ended with a USA win once more, and at 48-34 it was, once again, too close for comfort.
USA and Canada Women Name Sides for Friday Night
The USA and Canada women's national teams have named their squads to face each other at 7PM ET on Friday, July 26 at TD Place in Ottawa.
USA fans can watch live on Paramount+
USA Women Name Side to Take on Fiji
USA Women's 15s Head Coach Sione Fukofuka has named his side to face Fiji on Saturday.
After naming his World Cup squad for the upcoming WRWC, Fukofuka is putting in a side that both settles some combinations and also tests some players he needs to see under pressure.
World Cup Squad Unveiled as Eagle Women Prepare for Fiji
The USA Women's World Cup squad was unveiled at a swanky event in downtown Washington DC Thursday night.
The Golden Gala brought well-known rugby personalities and some well-heeled rugby-lovers together to have a bit of a celebration of USA Rugby's 50th Anniversary, and announce the World Cup team.
There is video below.
Here's the squad:
