International Rugby News
Can the USA Men’s 7s team get to the top four in the World Series?
Yes they can, but it’s going to take some vastly improved performances and some help. Right now that journey, that four-tournament journey, starts in Hong Kong.
In order to clinch an automatic berth to the 2024 Olympics, the USA women's 7s team will need to end the Hong Kong 7s 20 points ahead of the 5th-place team in the World Series.
The USA defeated Spain 20-14 Saturday in their first game since last year's Women's Rugby World Cup.
Eight players made their USA debuts as this game marks a new era in the program. Interim Head Coach Rich Ashfield said he was working on team cohesion and working the new players into the squad.
The USA women have not officially clinched an automatic berth in the 2024 Olympics, but they as good as did the job in Vancouver.
The USA women are into the semifinals of the Canada 7s in Vancouver, which is where they've landed every tournament this season.
The Eagles did it with a little more flash and dash than in their previous tournament, working quicker offloads off the deck rather than just setting rucks.