International Rugby News
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.
THE USA men squeaked into the CUp Quarterfinals in Vancouver despite one of the most lopsided losses in their history.
The Eagles, having played poorly in LA, started off the Canada 7s in Vancouver even worse, getting thumped 52-0 by New Zealand. Were the All Blacks 7s on a roll, or were there problems in the USA side?
RuggaMatrix America's Alex Goff caught up with USA Rugby Board of Directors Chair Tom Cusack to talk about the issues facing the national governing body.
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