Historic Eagles win in Nashville moves USA up the World Rugby rankings

The USA Women's Eagles secured a historic 54-24 victory over Italy at Geodis Park in Nashville during the WXV Global Series. Led by head coach Jack Hanratty, the Eagles achieved their fifth consecutive victory for the first time in 20 years. The result moved the United States back into sixth place in the World Rugby rankings, overtaking Australia just one week after the Wallaroos had moved ahead of them.

Elsewhere in the competition, Australia defeated Scotland 38-31 in Canberra, while Ireland secured a 40-27 win over the Springbok Women at Athlone Stadium. Despite their defeat, South Africa moved into the world's top 10 rankings in ninth place, pushing Scotland down to 10th. Ireland preserved their fifth-place ranking with the win, and Wales defeated Japan 17-0 in Tokyo.