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.
Eagles Set for Women's World Cup Opener
Paris – USA Women's National Team Head Coach Pete Steinberg has named his starting lineup to face Ireland Friday on the opening match day of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup.
The teams kick off at the FFR Headquarters in Marcoussis at 11AM EDT, 8AM PDT, with live TV coverage provided by Universal Sports.
Eagle Women Look for Tries
The USA Women’s National Team has already unleashed a very physical, hard-nosed defense, but is that enough?
As the team moves from Granville in Normandy to just South of Paris, questions remain about their offensive output. Players who talked to Goff Rugby Report say, just watch the next game.
Video: Sarah Chobot at the Women's World Cup
Former Western Michigan All American Sarah Chobot talks to Goff Rugby Report's Alex Goff about her experience at her first Women's World Cup, and the support the Women's Eagles are getting from home.
Eagle Women Enjoy Warm Normandy Welcome
Preparation has been intense for the USA women’s national team as they get ready for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in France.
The team has been training in Granville, right on the beach in Normandy, with the local Granville Rugby Club at their disposal.
