In addition to more familiar names like AJ MacGinty, Cam Dolan, and David Ainu'u, former Germany international Chris Hilsenbeck has been included in the USA's extended player squad for 2025 when 2027 World Cup qualification is on the line.
Following their gritty win over Portugal, the USA Eagles have set their sights on delivering “a full 80-minute performance” against Tonga.
Three rising stars from Major League Rugby are in line to potentially make their international debuts in an intriguing Test this weekend.
Samoa came away with victory over the USA in the Pacific Nations Cup today, as the Pacific Island nation took third place in the competition.
Fiji stamped their ticket to the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final with a dominant 22 - 3 victory over the USA Eagles.
Scott Lawrence's USA Eagles are just twenty-four hours out from arguably their biggest test to date under his tutelage. Tackling a high-flying Fijian side in the Asahi Pacific Nations Cup semi-final, Lawrence's side has the opportunity not only to take a jump up the World Rugby rankings but crucially secure a place in the final against either Japan or Samoa.
Ex-Ospreys wing Toby Fricker has been named at full-back for the US Eagles' Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup semi-final against Fiji in Tokyo this Saturday.
Scott Lawrence's USA Eagles saw their potent second half comeback fall short as Eddie Jones's Japan secured a 41 - 24 at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium.
Scrum-half Ruben de Haas returns to the USA matchday 23 for the first time in just over a year as the Men's Eagles chase a first win over the Brave Blossoms on Japanese soil since 2000.