USA Rugby Eagles played in the Pacific Nations Cup 2019 and placed 3rd. This is about what they deserved. The Eagles soundly beat Canada 49 to 19, that game was on American home soil. The second game was a slug fest against Samoa, This game was played in Fiji. The USA won on a last second kick. I beleive this was a well deserved win. The last game was against Japan. The USA lost to the Brave Blossoms 20-37. It is to bad the USA couldnt win this tournamnet and gain some confidence going into the World Cup.
- USA 49-19 Canada
- USA 13-10 Samoa
- USA 20-37- Japan
I have to say this is an improvement for the Eagles in this tournament. They have improved greatly over a 6 year period.
World Cup:
The game against Japan shows the reality of how good the higher ranked nation are. The USA has England, France and Argentina who I believe are all better and ranked higher than the Eagles. There is the last game against Tonga who are slightly below the Eagles.
The Eagles now prepare for the World Cup in Japan, starting Sept 26th for the Eagles.
The Eagles now prepare for the World Cup in Japan, starting Sept 26th for the Eagles.
This tournament is right at the start of the College football season and the NFL, so it is going to be hard to get some attention. Also the games will be played in Japan so the time differential might make a difference.
Go Eagles
