Sione Fukofuka announced his Eagles’ squad last month, but as the Pacific Four approaches (3-24 May). Let’s take a closer look. The Squad Hope Rogers, Maya Learned, Charli Jacoby, Keia Mae Sagapolu, Catie Benson, Alivia Leatherman, Kathryn Treder, Paige Stathopoulos, Saher Hamdan, Hallie Taufoou, Erica Jarrell, Rachel Ehrecke, Emerson Allen, Tahlia Brody, Rachel Johnson, Freda
USA prevail in winner-takes-all matchup on final day in Buenos Aires The win sees them claim top spot and a place in the next stage – the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier A dramatic final day at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier saw a rampant USA snatch top spot
This highly ambitious enterprise takes its next step forward. The six coaches (see below) have announced their five “foundational players”. They are: Bay Area: Olivia Bernadel-Huey, Elena Edwards, Celine Liulamaga, Jade McGrath and Roxelle Thomas Boston: Cassidy Bargell, Yeja Dunn, Emily Henrich, Akweley Okine and Paige Stathopoulos Chicago: Anabel Diaz, Emma Farnan, Cienna Jordan, Betty
USA v Ireland This was a key game to test Ireland’s new found buoyancy. It took them a very long time to decide the issue. They had wide options: Nicole Fowley’s big boot to send the ball deep, and their 7s players to add pace and trickery. The Eagles conceded their first penalty inside four
WXV1 – Round Two Langley, Vancouver USA v France The two warm-ups were worth 5 points each, but sadly the Laws of the Game haven’t caught up. The Eagles had to overcome a 2-11 record. France’s failure to secure the kick-off left them defending for their lives, but a holding-on decision under the posts saved
WXV1 – USA v England BC Place, Vancouver Hors d’Oeuvre (for your main course, please scroll down the menu) USA rugby is in a mess. It faces two RWCs (men’s and women’s) in the early 2030s and suffers from underfunding and lack of focus. The one bright spot is the success of the women’s 7s
Australia v USA – Match 4 In a big upset the USA Eagles turned the Melbourne game around to inflict a stunning defeat on the Wallaroos. Nobody could have predicted this outcome at the start. On four minutes Georgie Friedrichs made an stunning outside break to feed Desiree Miller who had too much pace for
Pacific Four – the next round There are two matches this weekend, one on Friday, the other, Black Ferns v Maple Leafs, two days later. Both home unions are setting great emphasis on attracting crowds; NZR to match the gates now seen regularly in Europe. For the Wallaroos it will be a first visit to
FMG Stadium, Hamilton This wasn’t the result the organisers wanted. Inside ten minutes the Black Ferns had scored four tries. The Eagles held the first scrum well, but when the ball spun out to Katelyn Vahaakolo, she waltzed past Emily Henrich as if she was a ghost. Two passes infield to Ruahei Demant then Amy
This is the one game of the Pacific Four series where a big win is most likely. We thought that last year, but the Eagles showed up well to lose only 38-17 to the world champions. The very early loss of Iritana Hohaia to a red card played its part. Eager Eagles Now they have
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