The Eagles America's 3 Qualifiers RWC 2007

The USA have beaten Uruguay to reach the 2007 Rugby World Cup having lost to Canada in America's qualifying. The win against Uruguay secured the Americas 3 spot and the Eagles have achieved their fifth appearance in six World Cup tournaments. This was easier than qualifying for RWC 2003, after coming third in the America's qualifying tournament, they missed out on automatic passage and had to face Spain in the last chance repecharge playoff. The Eagles came away with a 120-26 aggregate victory after the two legs.

1995 was the only year so far that the USA missed out on appearing at the games biggest stage. The Eagles first Rugby World Cup match win came in 1987, a 21-18 defeat of Japan, and they beat them again 39-26 in Australia 2003.

United States rugby a poor relation

USA rugby struggles against American Football, Basketball and Baseball for the better sportsmen of the country. The era of professionalism and the increasing popularity of the game at college level, means more players are starting and sticking with the game. But it is still and will probably always be a long way behind the other sports in funding and support.

USA's Rugby World Cup shirtThe USA Eagles have new shirts in time for the World Cup in France. Although they have stayed true to the previous colours red has now become the dominant one. The shirt also features the slim fit style and a low profile collar. The shirt manufactured by Kooga can be seen and purchased through the USA Shirts page.

Pool 'A' RWC 2007

Having taken the Americas 3 spot USA Coach Peter Thorburn will have a tough job getting a win for his team in pool A with England, South Africa, Samoa and Tonga as the opposition. We see Tonga as the only realistic win for them in RWC France 2007.

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