International Rugby News
Scotland defeated the USA 42-7 Friday night at Audi Field in Washington DC.
The game was played in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 17,418, and they saw a Scottish side that punished USA mistakes, didn’t miss their kicks at goal, and got a little bit of the rub of the green from the guy with the whistle.
The USA Men's U20s defeated Kenya 30-17 Friday in Edinburgh, Scotland to secure a place in the World Rugby U20 Trophy final on July 17.
The USA South Panthers are into the final of the Rugby Americas North U19 championships after winning twice on Thursday.
The showcased some more outstanding defense, beating Bermuda 35-3 and Mexico 17-6. In the four shortened games of the tournament so far the South team is yet to allow a try.
The USA South team at the RAN U19s is happy with the start of the tournament—two wins and no tries allowed—but there is work to do.
Two Wins for USA South U19s at RAN Tournament Day 1
USA Rugby South opened up their Rugby Americas North U19 account with two victories Wednesday.
The RAN U19 championships is played among national teams from North America and the Caribbean. Canada does not send a team, and the USA would basically win so comfortably as to make participation a negative for everyone involved.