Eagles Soar with Unprecedented Home Schedule

The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for USA Rugby, with an unprecedented home event ‍schedule for both the Men’s and Women’s Eagles. This initiative, a collaboration between USA ‍Rugby, World Rugby, and TEG sport, promises a⁤ series of world-class international rugby matches across four U.S. cities.
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Key Highlights:

• USA Rugby, World Rugby, and TEG Sport unveil biggest-ever home⁣ event schedule for Men’s and Women’s Eagles in a pivotal year.
• The Women’s Eagles prepare for the Rugby World Cup 2025 in England, while the‌ Men’s Eagles⁢ push for RWC 2027 qualification.
• Fixtures represent a major step in World Rugby’s U.S. growth ⁣strategy, expanding the sport’s reach and ​commercial ⁢potential.
• women’s rugby is central to the plan, with home fixtures spotlighting top female athletes and‍ inspiring future generations.
• Landmark matches underscore the USA’s place as a major rugby nation in the global calendar, ‍fueling long-term investment​ and growth.

Strategic Growth and ​Investment

⁣ ​ Based in Washington, D.C., USA Rugby, in partnership with World Rugby and​ TEG Sport,⁤ is set to host a ​series of ​international rugby matches.⁣ This endeavor is a cornerstone of World Rugby’s commitment to expanding the sport within the U.S., fostering fan engagement, driving commercial investment, and creating high-performance opportunities for the Eagles. These efforts are ​geared towards the⁣ Rugby World Cups ⁣coming to ⁤the U.S. in 2031 (men) and 2033 (women).
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‌ With the Women’s Eagles aiming for success at the rugby World Cup in England and the Men’s Eagles striving for Australia 2027‍ qualification, a schedule of 12 international⁢ matches on american soil will provide fans with unprecedented access, boosting engagement ⁣and driving⁣ rugby’s national impact.
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Upcoming Fixtures

The ⁢first ‍six fixtures, spanning five match weekends, are as follows.‌ Details regarding the Pacific nations Cup hosting will be announced on April 16.

• April 26: USA Women vs. Japan, Wallis Annenberg Stadium, UCLA, Los Angeles (a double header with the Major ​League Rugby match featuring RFCLA vs. San Diego Legion)
• May 2: USA‌ Women vs. Canada, CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, MO
• July 5: USA Men vs. Netherlands, American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, NC
• July 12: USA Men vs. Spain, American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, NC
• July 19‌ – Double Header: USA Men vs.England & USA Women vs. Fiji,Audi Field,Washington,D.C.

Tickets go on sale March 28th at usa.rugby/tickets with pre-sales beginning on March 27th.

REGISTER FOR PRE-SALE at usa.rugby/matchseries

Statements from ⁢Key ‍Figures

The expanded test schedule builds upon the announcement of ⁤New Zealand vs. ireland at Soldier Field, Chicago (Nov. 1), alongside LA’s HSBC SVNS World Championship Final‌ (May 3-4), solidifying this as ⁢a landmark year for rugby in⁢ the U.S.

The U.S. is a rapidly growing rugby market with⁤ strong commercial and hosting interest ahead of the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups.This test ⁢series reflects our ambition to build⁢ a sustainable competition ⁣calendar‌ that enhances performance,attracts new audiences,and fuels rugby’s growth.
World Rugby Chair Brett​ Robinson

Tickets are‍ also available for the HSBC Rugby SVNS Series in Los Angeles, May 3rd and 4th at this link.

This marks‌ a ⁤special year for USA Rugby with the initial announcement of our⁣ home events series. We’re thrilled to bring the ⁤Men’s and Women’s Eagles to fans coast-to-coast, in the largest slate of ⁤home matches since 2019.With ⁣Rugby World Cup stakes on the line for both teams, rugby fans can expect the very best rugby ‍in stadiums this year.
USA ‌Rugby CEO ⁣Bill goren

We are delighted to be a ‍part⁢ of this remarkable list of rugby⁢ matches on ⁤U.S. soil. The American fans have shown they are hungry for more top-quality international rugby, and this slate of games represents exactly that. We look forward to continuing to support bringing the best​ teams in the world to the United States, as we head towards the monumental occasions of having both ⁣Rugby ⁤World Cups in America in a few years.
TEG Sport CEO Geoff Jones

About ⁢USA Rugby

Established in 1975, USA Rugby serves as the ‍National Governing Body (NGB) for rugby‌ in America and is a Full Sport Member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. headquartered ‌in Glendale,‍ Colorado, USA Rugby is responsible for developing the game at all⁣ levels, supporting over 100,000 active ⁣members across youth, high​ school, college, and ‌senior club levels. USA Rugby oversees four national teams, multiple age-grade programs, and an emerging Olympic progress pathway for elite athletes. The organization is preparing to host the world for the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups in 2031 ‍and 2033.
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About World Rugby

World Rugby‌ is the global governing body for rugby union,committed to growing the sport by increasing‍ accessibility and relevance. World Rugby‍ owns and organizes major sporting events, including ⁣the men’s and women’s ⁤ Rugby World Cups. ⁤The commercial success of the Men’s Rugby ‌World Cup France 2023 has enabled World Rugby to invest a record £300 million in‍ rugby’s growth between 2024-27.⁣ With upcoming Rugby World Cups in England (women, 2025), Australia (men 2027 and women 2029), and the USA (men 2031⁣ and​ women 2033), World ⁢Rugby aims to drive new participation and revenue opportunities.

About TEG Sport

⁤ TEG Sport ​produces and promotes live sporting events featuring top teams and brands. TEG sport is part of TEG, a global live entertainment, ‍ticketing, and technology business that ​includes Ticketek and other prominent brands.
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