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Watch out for the Eagles! How the USA are becoming a force to be reckoned with once again

The bruising pack that is pushing the USA women’s rugby team back to the top.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 2:32 PM
Watch out for the Eagles! How the USA are becoming a force to be reckoned with once again
Key Things to Know
  • The Rugby Paper argues the USA women's rugby team is regaining elite status due to a dominant forward pack.
  • The Eagles achieved a three-game winning streak for the first time since the 2006 World Cup.
  • Eleven of the USA's 14 tries scored since July have come from forward players rather than the backs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Rugby Paper argues that the United States women's national rugby union team is re-emerging as an elite international force during the WXV series. Head coach Jack Hanratty has integrated Sevens talent into the squad, but the team's recent three-game winning streak—its first since the 2006 World Cup—has been powered primarily by a dominant forward pack and an effective rolling maul.

The writer highlights key contributors upfront, including loosehead Hope Rogers, tighthead Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele, try-scoring flanker Freda Tafuna, and captain Erica Jarrell-Searcy. After overcoming a 19-point deficit against Ireland and defeating Wales, the article notes the Eagles face two Tests against Italy before meeting England in late October.

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