USA Women Face Canada in North American Rugby Rematch

The USA Women’s Eagles are gearing up for an exciting rematch against their North American rivals, Canada, this Friday, August 1st. The game will take place at TD Place in Ottawa at 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcast live on Paramount+ for fans to enjoy.

This match serves as a crucial opportunity for the Women’s Eagles to sharpen their skills before heading to England for the final preparatory camp leading up to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. In their previous encounter in the Pacific Four Series, Canada came out on top with a 26-14 victory over the Eagles in Kansas City.

Head Coach Sione Fukofuka is set to test out some new player combinations, with Cass Bargell starting as scrumhalf and Lotte Sharp and Cheta Emba joining on the wings. Additionally, Georgie Perris-Redding and Freda Tafuna will be part of the Starting XV in the back row alongside Captain Kate Zackary.

Both teams are expected to bring their A-game to this match, aiming to fine-tune their strategies and physicality in preparation for the upcoming World Cup. Fukofuka expressed confidence in his team’s preparation and highlighted the hard work put in by the players and staff.

Following the game against Canada, the USA Women’s Eagles will embark on their final preparatory phase before facing off against host nation England in the Women’s World Cup 2025 Opener. It’s an exciting time for women’s rugby, and fans can look forward to an intense and competitive matchup between these two talented teams.