Dolan on RWC Early Days, and Samoa Ahead
The USA got a training session in Sunday at HMS Temeraire Navy Rugby Club on Sunday, and many are thrilled just to be there.
This is the first Rugby World Cup for two-thirds of the squad, and the excitement is palpable.
A Royal Navy Welcome
PORTSMOUTH, England - The USA Men’s National Team got their official welcome to the Rugby World Cup at the HMS Nelson Wardroom and on board HMS Victory at the traditional home of the British navy.
The players all wore their suits and official Rugby World Cup caps as welcomed the team to the United Kingdom.
Eagles Learned Much from Australia Clash
After the USA lost 47-10 to Australia, USA Head Coach Mike Tolkin spoke with Australia Coach Michael Cheika, telling the visitor how valuable a game of that speed and an opponent of that caliber was to the Eagles.
How to Watch the RWC on TV and Online
How do I watch the Rugby World Cup in the USA?
Glad you asked.
NBC Sports and Universal Sports will be showing the games, most of them on Pay-Per-View.
Good News on Eagle Injury Front
The troubles for the USA pack, and especially the lineout, are not as troublesome as fans might be following the Eagles’ 47-10 loss to Australia.
While Scott LaValla is out with a broken elbow, Hayden hasn’t played since July, and Cam Dolan, Al McFarland, and Samu Manoa all left the game with apparent injuries, all save LaValla will be ready to play soon.