USA XV Hold Off Argentina XV 25–24 in Fort Lauderdale Thriller
By The Rugby Fan Central Team USA XV survived a frantic finish to defeat Argentina XV 25–24 on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, completing a demanding Florida training camp with a victory that revealed both promise and areas still needing work on the road to Rugby World Cup 2027. The Americans scored three tries and led […]
USA XV vs Argentina XV: Both Teams Named for Fort Lauderdale Clash
By The Rugby Fan Central Team With Rugby World Cup 2027 increasingly coming into focus, the USA XV has named its matchday squad for Saturday night’s non-Test meeting with Argentina XV in Fort Lauderdale. Head Coach Scott Lawrence will use the fixture to test squad depth and evaluate different combinations following the USA Men’s Eagles’ […]
USA Women Draw Spain, Czechia and Madagascar for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Sevens
By The Rugby Fan Central USA will be the only women’s team from the Americas when rugby sevens returns to the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal this November By The Rugby Fan Central Team The USA women will face Spain, Czechia and Madagascar at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, with the rugby sevens pools now officially confirmed. […]
One Sport, Multiple Systems: Who Runs College Rugby in America?
By The Rugby Fan Central Team NCR says USA Rugby has not substantively engaged with a proposed partnership as the organization prepares to launch a 685-plus-club competition season. But with NCR, CRAA and NIRA occupying different parts of the collegiate game, the dispute exposes a larger question: how should America’s increasingly fragmented college rugby system […]
WXV Explained
Understanding the New Era of Women’s Rugby Part 7 of 7 Beyond 2029: The Future of Women’s Rugb By The Rugby Fan Central Team Every generation of rugby has its defining moments. The launch of the Rugby World Cup transformed the international game. Professionalism reshaped how athletes trained and competed. The Olympic return of rugby […]
Bristol Bears Secure George Kloska and Jimmy Halliwell as Oscar Lennon Returns from MLR
By The Rugby Fan Central Team Bristol Bears have strengthened their plans for the 2026/27 season by securing long-term futures for homegrown props George Kloska and Jimmy Halliwell while bringing scrum-half Oscar Lennon back to Ashton Gate following his time with the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby. The three moves share a […]
WXV Explained
Understanding the New Era of Women’s Rugby Part 6 of 7 Will the WXV Global Series Succeed? By The Rugby Fan Central Team Every major change in international sport is ultimately judged by one question. Did it leave the game stronger than it found it? That is now the challenge facing the WXV Global Series. […]
WXV Explained
Understanding the New Era of Women’s Rugby Part 5 of 7 What the WXV Global Series Means for the USA Women’s Eagles By The Rugby Fan Central Team When the USA Women’s Eagles take the field in September 2026, they won’t simply be beginning another international season. They will become one of the first teams […]
WXV Explained
Understanding the New Era of Women’s Rugby Part 4 of 7 Why Is There No Promotion and Relegation? By The Rugby Fan Central Team One of the biggest talking points surrounding the new WXV Global Series is that its 18 participating nations are already locked in through 2028. Unlike many international competitions, there will be […]
USA XV and Argentina XV Name Squads for August Showdown in Florida
By The Rugby Fan Cetnral Team The United States and Argentina have named their squads for the August 15 USA XV v Argentina XV fixture in Fort Lauderdale, setting the stage for a non-Test encounter that will give both coaching staffs an opportunity to evaluate emerging players and strengthen squad depth ahead of the next […]