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 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.
USA Women Set to Face South Africa
The USA women will start their 2024 test season March 30 in the UK against South Africa.
This is a warmup game before the Pacific Four Series starts up in Los Angeles.
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Kate Zackary leads the Eagles as captain for the new season, as Hope Rogers returns to the roster for the first time since playing Canada in the Pacific Four Se
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