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The USA Women's National Team XVs represents the United States in women's international rugby union.The team was officially formed in 1987 and is nicknamed the Eagles. An international powerhouse during the 1990s— the Eagles won the inaugural 1991 Women's World Cup and finished second in the two following World Cups in 1994 and 1998.
The United States women's national rugby sevens team competes in international rugby sevens competitions. [2] The team finished second at the 2015 USA Women's Sevens, after defeating Russia in the semifinals. They have competed at three Summer Olympics, and won a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. [3]
Abby Gustaitis (born May 9, 1991) is an American rugby union player. She debuted for the United States against France in 2016. She was selected for the squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.
Benson debuted for the United States in 2016. She was selected for the squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland. [1] [2] [3] She also played at the 2016 Women's Rugby Super Series in Salt Lake City, Utah. [4] Benson was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.
She played rugby for the Benedictine Saints. In 2014 she quit her job working in a gym to train full-time with the women's Eagles sevens team. [6] Zackary joined Exeter Chiefs Women's team in 2020, but left to join Trailfinders Women in 2023. Trailfinders compete in the Premiership Women's Rugby, the top tier of women's professional rugby in ...
Detiveaux made her international debut for the Eagles against England in November 2018. [1] In July 2022, She was one of four Eagles who extended their contracts with Exeter Chiefs for a third season. [2] Detiveaux played in a warm-up match against Scotland ahead of the World Cup, the Eagles won the hard-fought match 21–17. [3] [4]
Johnson made her Eagles debut against New Zealand in 2018. She was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand. [3] [4] She was selected in the Eagles squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. [5] [6] [7] Johnson was named in the Eagles traveling squad for the 2023 Pacific Four Series. [8] [9]
Clapp took a break from rugby to train as a teacher and on her return, switched to representing the United States, which she qualifies for because of her American-born mother. [4] [5] She made her international debut for the Eagles at the 2022 Pacific Four Series. [5] In August 2022, she re-signed with Saracens for the 2022–23 Premier 15s ...