MATCH REPORT: A huge first 50 minutes set up the Eagle women to hold on for an impressive but also too-close-for-comfort 36-27 win over Italy in Mansfield, Texas.
The USA Women's Eagles secured a 36-27 victory against Italy in Mansfield, Texas, powered by a hat-trick from co-captain Georgie Perris-Redding. The Eagles dominated the opening 50 minutes, building an early lead with two tries from Hope Rogers alongside Perris-Redding's treble, while Bella Vogel added four conversions and a late penalty.
Italy mounted a second-half comeback with tries from Aura Muzzo, Vittoria Zanette, and Francesca Granzotto, but conversion struggles kept them behind. Head Coach Jack Hanratty praised the Eagles' attack and improved offload play as the team successfully held on for the win.
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