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New National Team Instagram Accounts Live
USA Rugby has launched dedicated Instagram accounts for its national teams, @usaeagles and @usaeagles7s, to connect fans with Eagles stars. The move aims to spotlight individual team identities, competitions, and personalities as preparations ramp up for future World Cups.
USA Eagles Experiences rebrands ahead of Multi-Year
USA Rugby inked a multi-year deal with USA Eagles Experiences, formerly USA Eagles Tours, naming them Official Travel and Experiences Partner. This partnership aims to provide fans exclusive travel packages and behind-the-scenes access to all USA Eagles squads' domestic and international fixtures.
USA Eagles Nations Cup To Colorado, NC
USA Men's Eagles will host World Rugby's new Nations Cup this July, playing in Denver, CO (July 4), Charlotte, NC (July 11), and Cary, NC (July 18). They will face Portugal, Zimbabwe, and Spain, respectively. Tickets for all matches go on pre-sale April 7, with general sale April 9.
Skyward Group Sponsors USA Rugby Jersey
Skyward Group has partnered with USA Rugby as its exclusive insurance partner and official front-of-jersey sponsor for all National Teams, including the Eagles XVs and Sevens. This multi-year deal sees Skyward Group branding debut on Women’s Eagles kits April 11 in Sacramento, and on Sevens jerseys at Hong Kong Sevens April 17-19.
1991 USA Women's Rugby Champions Honored
Nine representatives of the 1991 USA Women’s Rugby World Cup champions were celebrated on Capitol Hill this week for their legendary win's 35th anniversary. The team, which won the inaugural World Cup as a self-funded squad, received an official Congressional Record on the House floor in Washington D.C.
Rugby World Cup Winners Honored Capitol Hill
The legendary 1991 USA Women’s National Team, inaugural Rugby World Cup champions, recently received a momentous Capitol Hill celebration for their 35th anniversary. Nine player representatives, including Tara Flanagan, were honored on the House floor as Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts read an official Congressional Record, commemorating their historic triumph in Cardiff, Wales, on April 14th, 1991. This recognition for a self-funded, self-organized team highlights three decades of women's rugby growth, a journey Flanagan likened to their initial grassroots efforts, and honored beloved deceased teammates Kathy Flores and Val Sullivan. For US rugby fans, this celebration of past glory, which included 32 flags flown over the US Capitol for the full squad, is a powerful reminder of the sport's ascent. Co-captain Barbara Bond further illustrated this progress, citing the 85,000-fan sellout for the 2025 Rugby World Cup final and the anticipated 10,000+ crowd for the upcoming Pacific Four Series match against Australia in Kansas City, stressing the need for professionalism and resources in the women's game.
Skyward Group Sponsors USA Rugby Jersey
USA Rugby has announced a landmark multi-year partnership, unveiling Skyward Group as the Official Front-of-Jersey sponsor and Exclusive Insurance Partner for all National Teams. This significant deal covers the Women's and Men's Eagles (XV), the Women's and Men's Eagles Sevens, and their developmental squads, marking a crucial financial boost as rugby's profile continues to soar in the United States. Skyward Group Chairman and CEO Andrew Robinson expressed enthusiasm for aligning with USA Rugby's trajectory, mirroring Skyward's own disciplined growth, while USA Rugby CEO Bill Goren hailed it as a "major landmark for the growth of rugby in the USA." Fans will get their first look at the new Skyward Group branding when the Women's Eagles debut the updated kit during the Pacific Four Series matches, kicking off in Sacramento on April 11, followed by Kansas City on April 17 and Chicago on April 24. Both the Men's and Women's Eagles Sevens will showcase the new jerseys on the global stage at the Hong Kong Sevens from April 17-19. This strategic partnership arrives at a defining moment for American rugby, underscoring its rapid ascent and growing national relevance as the country builds towards the LA 2028 Olympics, the Men's Rugby World Cup 2031, and the Women's Rugby World Cup 2033 on home soil.
USA Eagles Nations Cup In Colorado, NC
The USA Men's Eagles will host key matches of the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup this summer, bringing top-tier international rugby to Colorado and North Carolina. Kicking off July 4th, fans can witness the Eagles face Portugal at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park in Denver. The Eagles’ home schedule continues July 11th against Zimbabwe at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, then concludes versus Spain at Cary’s First Horizon Stadium on July 18th; all matches on Paramount+. This new competition, involving 12 RWC 2027-qualified unions, offers a vital annual platform to accelerate team competitiveness and build experience. USA Rugby CEO Bill Goren underscored these home fixtures' importance for "USA fans to gather around" the Eagles, crucial for national team growth and fan engagement; pre-sale tickets available April 7th.
American Tour Opponents And Venues Finalized
National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) has unveiled its comprehensive 2026 Summer High Performance Tours, providing crucial development opportunities for elite collegiate athletes across both sevens and fifteens formats. The Women’s All American 7s squad, led by Head Coach Jamie Frech, will return to Portugal from June 1-8 for the prestigious Algarve 7s, aiming to build on their impressive second-place finish in 2025. Meanwhile, the Men’s XVs All Americans, coached by Ed Tubridy, are set for a marquee fixture in Boston from August 15-22 against Ireland’s historic Cork Constitution Football Club, following their domestic victory over Ballynahinch Rugby Club last summer. The Men’s All American 7s, under Coaches Steve Lewis and Ethan Pougnet, will once again compete at the premier Rugbytown 7s in Glendale, Colorado, from August 16-23, looking to leverage their successful late invitation from 2025. Additionally, a Women’s XVs side, also guided by Frech, will engage in domestic matchups against top Canadian university programs like Queen’s University and the University of British Columbia in Madison, Wisconsin, after arriving in Chicago August 14-24. These meticulously planned tours underscore NCR's commitment to strengthening the high-performance pipeline, offering invaluable international and top-tier domestic competition that is vital for cultivating the next generation of US rugby talent.
Eagle Women Win Elusive Podium Finish
USA Women's 7s secured an elusive podium finish in Vancouver, claiming third place after an emphatic 35-21 victory over France. The Eagles, previously finishing fourth in three straight tournaments, got over the hump, demonstrating strength and strategic play throughout Day Two of the SVNS event.