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  • Hercus praises ‘gutsy’ Eagles

    By on 1st October 2007

    United States captain Mike Hercus and coach Peter Thorburn praised the team's gutsy display, despite going down 15-64 to South Africa in their final World...

  • Young Eagle gets his wings

    By on 29th September 2007

    The United State may not be World Cup contenders, but on Sunday they could write their own piece of history at this global showpiece.

  • USA’s Mounga out of hospital

    By on 29th September 2007

    The United States received a timely boost, ahead of their final World Cup pool match against South Africa in Montpellier on Sunday, with the news...

  • Mike wants Hercu-lean effort

    By on 29th September 2007

    United States captain Mike Hercus admits he is "honoured" and "excited" by the prospect of mixing it with South Africa's finest in Montpellier on Sunday.

  • Eagles change two

    By on 28th September 2007

    The United States team, to face South Africa in their final World Cup pool match in Montpellier on Sunday, shows just two changes - one...

  • Mounga’s condition improves

    By on 28th September 2007

    The condition of United States number eight Fifita Mounga has improved significantly over the last two days, but he still won't accompany the team to...

  • Thorburn rues poor start

    By on 27th September 2007

    United States coach Peter Thorburn, who will leave his post at the end of the World Cup, has expressed his disappointment with the poor start...

  • USA axe three for Samoa

    By on 24th September 2007

    United States coach Peter Thorburn has made three changes to his starting XV for Wednesday's World Cup Pool A match against Samoa in St Etienne.

  • Eagles lock have his wings clipped

    By on 22nd September 2007

    The United States' most capped player, lock Luke Gross, has been ruled out of the World Cup without playing a game. Gross has flown home...

  • Emerick loses appeal

    By on 14th September 2007

    USA centre Paul Emerick has lost his appeal against a five-week suspension for a dangerous tackle on England's Olly Barkley in both teams opening match.

  • Hercus – slow start cost us

    By on 13th September 2007

    The United States were left to rue a sluggish start to their World Cup Pool A match with Tonga in Montpellier on Monday as they...

  • No excuses for Eagles

    By on 12th September 2007

    The United States refused to use their heroics against England at the weekend as an excuse for their failure to beat Tonga in their World...

  • Emerick gets for five weeks for spear tackle

    By on 11th September 2007

    USA centre Paul Emerick has been given a ban for five weeks after being cited for a dangerous tackle on England's Olly Barkley in Saturday's...

  • Gross’s wings still clipped

    By on 10th September 2007

    United States veteran lock forward Luke Gross remains sidelined as his teammates prepare for their World Cup Pool A match against Tonga at Stade de...

  • Hercus proud of Eagles

    By on 9th September 2007

    United States captain Mike Hercus has paid tribute to his side's battling performance in Saturday's 28-10 loss to England in Lens, but backed the beleaguered...

  • Best Eagles to soar in Lens

    By on 7th September 2007

    United States head coach Peter Thorburn has named what he termed a "full-strength" team for their opening World Cup match, against defending champions England at...

  • Hercus expects a running Barkley

    By on 5th September 2007

    United States fly-half Mike Hercus has highlighted opposite number Olly Barkley's running game as a major threat to the Eagles in their clash with England...

  • Basauri wants ‘bold Eagles’

    By on 5th September 2007

    United States flanker Inaki Basauri has urged his team-mates to be "courageous", as they face a daunting World Cup opener against defending champions England in...

  • Thorburn quietly confident

    By on 1st September 2007

    USA coach Peter Thorburn is enjoying the lack of attention being paid to his team as they prepare for a tough World Cup assignment.

  • Viljoen ruled out of World Cup

    By on 28th August 2007

    USA full-back Francois Viljoen will miss the Rugby World Cup after tearing knee ligaments during the Eagles' pre-tournament training camp in Muscatine, Iowa.

  • Thorburn bemoans lack of preparation time

    By on 17th August 2007

    As USA prepare to open their World Cup campaign against defending champions England their coach, Peter Thorburn, has bemoaned the lack of preparation his side...

  • USA name Rugby World cup squad

    By on 14th August 2007

    USA coach Peter Thorburn has named a 30-man squad for the 2007 World Cup - but he would have liked sterner warm-up matches in the...

  • Eagles ready for a big send-off

    By on 12th August 2007

    The US Eagles are preparing for a huge public send-off when they play their warm-up match agianst Munster in Chicago on August 26.

  • Eagles taking ‘perfect mix’ to Aspen for World Cup

    By on 15th July 2007

    US men's national team head coach Peter Thorburn, has selected 37 players set to train in Aspen, Colorado between July 21-28, in preparation for the...

  • Belmont comeback stuns Lions in final

    By on 11th June 2007

    Belmont Shore staged a dramatic second half comeback to sink the Chicago Lions 27-21 on Saturday in the USA Rugby Super League Final played in...

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