US women took rugby bronze – creating a golden chance to grow the American game
Martin Pengelly
‘A lot of pressure’: Naya Tapper and US rugby sevens aim for Paris gold rush
Scotland stroll past US Eagles in DC with hat-trick for hooker Ewan Ashman
‘Journey starts in earnest’: DC begins countdown to US Rugby World Cups
April 2024
Women’s Elite Rugby pro league plans 2025 launch ahead of US World Cups
Officials look to English investment – and March Madness – as inspirations for seven-year push before world rugby comes to town
March 2024
‘Seismic shifts will happen’: US pro rugby league MLR loses teams but looks to future
Alex Magleby, CEO of champion New England Free Jacks, says Toronto and New York will be missed as the show goes on
January 2024
World Rugby backs North Carolina team in US MLR with eye on 2031 World Cup
Anthem Rugby Carolina, based in Charlotte, will field young American players in attempt to grow domestic game
October 2023
‘They’re not quite right in rugby’: how West Point made one band of brothers
A new book tells how the lives of 15 young men were shaped by the brutal realities of life at the US Military Academy, the shock of the 9/11 attacks and the lure of a whole new sport
September 2023
Want a more perfect union? Watch the Rugby World Cup
Martin Pengelly in Washington
The men’s US Eagles failed to qualify but events in France will still give American rugby fans a chance to come together
August 2023
‘Every moment counts’: Abby Gustaitis on Premier Rugby Sevens
Washington championship event will close third season of US competition which gives men and women equal billing
July 2023
Major League Rugby: New England down San Diego to win first title
MLR final: San Diego and New England seek to show American rugby potential
June 2023
Debt collectors, dodgy turf and medical bills: the brutal realities of life in MLR
The US pro rugby league is a start-up scrapping for its place in the sports world. But those at the sharp end pushing for a union have met opposition from owners
February 2023
Major League Rugby returns for season six – with US game at a crossroads
Utah chief executive bullish about prospects despite men’s Eagles’ World Cup failure and an ever-shifting landscape
December 2022
US Premier Rugby Sevens expands to 16 men’s and women’s teams
Gary Gold steps down as US Eagles coach after Rugby World Cup failure
November 2022
US rugby in despair after World Cup flop but Eagles insist on signs of hope
Portugal down USA to book final Rugby World Cup place in France
‘It’s a big game’: USA and Portugal face off for final Rugby World Cup place
USA and Portugal set up playoff for final Rugby World Cup place
