GRR: National Teams
Vancouver, BC (USA Release)—The USA Women’s Eagles have landed in Vancouver, and prepare for their first WXV 1 matchup against defending champions England. Together for the past two weeks, the squad began their WXV tour with some prep in Seattle before crossing the border to Vancouver.
OSAKA, Japan—Offensive woes continued for the USA men's national team as they lost 18-13 to Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup 3rd-4th game.
USA vs Samoa Saturday is potentially a study in contrasts.
The USA will be looking to leverage an expected superiority in set piece and strong defense against a Samoan team that is elusive and adventurous.
USA vs Samoa KO 3AM Saturday, Sept. 21 on Peacock
We’ve been looking at the stats:
USA Men's 15s Head Coach Scott Lawrence has made several changes to the USA lineup as they look to face Samoa in the 3rd-place game in the Pacific Nations Cup.
While Japan plays Fiji for the championship, and Tonga has already won 5th over Canada. The 3rd-4th game between USA and Samoa will be live on Peacock on Saturday morning at 3AM.
Ferndale, Wash. — The USA Women's Eagles 15s National Team are in the Pacific Northwest this week preparing for the WXV1, training at the deWilde Rugby & Polo Fields in Ferndale before moving north to Vancouver, BC to face off with England, France, and Ireland.
The camp at deWilde Fields started Monday and will culminate with a scrimmage Sunday with Canada.