International Rugby News
The USA women have secured a quarterfinal spot after two fairly comprehensive victories Sunday in Paris.
This was the opening day of women’s Rugby 7s competition in the 2024 Olympics and the USA has made it clear they are chasing a gold medal.
(USA Rugby Report)—The USA Men's Sevens finished eighth place at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, ending their time in France with a 0-19 loss against Argentina in the seventh place playoff.
The USA men's team didn't make the semifinals in Paris.
They did fairly well over their first two days, eking a tie out of France and a win out of Uruguay on Thursday.
The boo birds might have made themselves heard at Stade de France but the USA will have been satisfied with their start at the Men’s Rugby 7s event in the Paris Olympics.
Playing against the host nation, the USA escaped with a 12-12 tie and while it wasn’t a victory, it was a good first step for a team expected to battle for a quarterfinal place.
(San Diego) — Brian Vizard, the president and chief executive officer of the US Rugby Foundation, has retired effective July 20, 2024, after more than 20 years leading the non-profit focused on growing grassroots and youth rugby in the United States.
Vizard helped the USRF solidify its finances and raise millions to support the development of rugby across the US.