GRR: National Teams
(GRR Contribution)—The Paris 2024 Olympics could present a real opportunity for the rugby sevens to grow and develop in America, if the USA men’s and women’s sides see medal success.
Scotland defeated the USA in the World Rugby U20 Trophy final in Edinburgh Wednesday, taking the championship game 48-10.
The USA U20s face off against Scotland Wednesday afternoon in the World Rugby U20 Trophy and Head Coach Neethling Gericke had one work for his players.
Trust.
"Trust the gameplan, trust your process, play for each other, and enjoy the last right together." That's what Gericke told his players yesterday.
Vancouver, BC hosts the top six women’s rugby teams in the world this fall, with tickets for the second annual WXV 1 going on sale on Thursday, July 25 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET.
Tickets will be available for purchase at rugby.ca.
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.