Defensive Pressure, Nifty Passing See Eagle Women 3-0 in Hamilton
The USA Women's 7s team went 3-0 in the Hamilton 7s, putting themselves in excellent position to once again reach the podium.
Despite the fact that the attack still isn't firing quite as well as it could, the Eagle game is working thanks to a hardworking defense and just enough special moments.
Can Eagle Women Improve on 3rd?
By the time this next sequence of Sevens World Series tournaments is over the women will be halfway through their season.
The USA has a very good chance to secure a spot in the 2024 Olympics by finishing among the top four in the season. They can do that by repeating what they've done in Dubai and Capte Town, and finish 3rd.
USA Women 5th in Dubai: Our Analysis
A week ago we wrote about how the USA women's 7s team was not as bad as a 7th-place finish made it appear, and sure enough the Eagles were a bit better this week in Dubai; but they can be better still.
Why the USA Women 7s Are Better than 7th Place
Seventh place isn’t so great for the USA Women’s 7s team, but it may not be an accurate reflection of the quality of the Eagle team.
USA Rugby Appoints Emilie Bydwell USA Women's Sevens Head Coach
USA Rugby Release—USA Rugby has announced that Emilie Bydwell has been selected as Head Coach of the USA Women’s Sevens National Team, in a unanimous decision by a five-person selection panel.
