International Rugby News
The USA Men's 15s team showed well in defeating Brazil 48-3 Saturday in the Vila International Rugby Cup in Villajoyosa, Spain.
With the victory the Eagles play in the final Saturday, Nov. 18, at 2 pm ET against Spain after the Spanish defeated Canada 42-20.
Longtime Eagle Nate Brakeley will captain the USA in the opening match of the Vila International Rugby Cup in Alicante, Spain Saturday.
USA Rugby has hired former Australia Assistant Coach Sione Fukofuka as Had Coach of the USA Women's 15s Head Coach.
Over 90 candidates applied for this job.
The Rugby Network is increasing its rugby coverage and with more collegiate action on the service, here's a look at what's up this week.
Here are some stats from the Pan-Am Games Rugby 7s competition.
As you can see, there is a big difference between the top teams in both groups and the rest, however, the gap is probably wider among the women. The USA did not give up a single point until they met Canada in the final. Canada, for their part, averaged 38 points per game.