USA

'They probably won't know who he is!' - Los Angeles the next stop for Antoine Dupont in his bid for Olympic gold

Exclusive: USA sevens head coach Mike Friday chats to TRU about Dupont's first showing in Vancouver, why he might not be adored in America, the evergreen Perry Baker and the HSBC SVNS series as a whole.
1 March 2024

Scott Lawrence appointed head coach of USA

USA Rugby have announced the appointment of Scott Lawrence as their new head coach.
2 February 2024

New England to bring in Pom Simona to provide ‘spark’ in title defence

After being unveiled as an assistant coach with the New England Free Jacks, Pom Simona spoke to TRU about what he is looking to bring to Major League Rugby.
17 October 2023

Thomas Grant – Meet the Kiwi hoping to be the voice of North American rugby

With hopes of being one of the lead commentators in Major League Rugby next season, Thomas Grant spoke to TRU about his journey from New Zealand to North America.
13 June 2023

With LA and Vancouver ahead Dallen Stanford catches us up with the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Ahead of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series return to North American shores, former Eagles international and current World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford has offered his insight on how the biggest show of rugby is shaping up.
24 February 2023

Dallen Stanford previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai

Ahead of the Dubai 7s this weekend, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commentator Dallen Stanford spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey after the competition announced changes for the future and the start of the women’s competition.
1 December 2022

Exclusive – Why Wayne van der Bank has ‘fallen back in love with rugby’ in New England

Enjoying an impressive debut season with the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby, Wayne van der Bank spoke to TRU about falling back in love with rugby in America and ambitions for the 2023 season.
1 November 2022

Harry Bennett Exclusive - The former New York fly-half carving rugby futures at UCLA

After retiring from professional rugby earlier this year to take charge of UCLA’s rugby programme, former Rugby New York fly-half, Harry Bennett, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the challenges he faces in California and bridging the gap between university and professional rugby in the USA.
11 August 2022

‘It is just blank expressions’ – AJ MacGinty following the USA’s World Cup qualification loss to Chile

Following the USA’s loss to Chile across two legs on the hunt for Rugby World Cup qualification, TRU’s Joe Harvey head from Eagles captain, AJ MacGinty about the defeat and what the next steps are for the side.
18 July 2022

Kate Zackary Exclusive: "That development of the game in the US, it has to start now'

Their quest for the Allianz Premier 15s title is the number one priority for Exeter Chiefs co-captain Kate Zackary as exciting opportunities both domestically and internationally lie in wait.
20 May 2022

Australia to host Rugby World Cup 2027 and 2029, USA venue for 2031 and 2033

World Rugby has announced Australia as the venue for the 2027 and 2029 editions of the Rugby World Cup whilst USA will host in 2031 and 2033.
12 May 2022

Exclusive: Aaron Jarvis talks about the Dallas Jackals’ potential and Wales

Ahead of the Dallas Jackals’ Major League Rugby debut, TRU's Joe Harvey spoke to the team’s assistant coach and former Wales international Aaron Jarvis about his new challenge and how his nation are shaping up for the Six Nations.
1 February 2022

Alycia Washington Exclusive: Reflection, sacrifice & coming home to Worcester

The USA lock spoke to Joe Harvey about her move to Worcester Warriors, working full-time from afar and coming up against the Red Roses on Sunday.
19 November 2021

Match Centre: USA 14-104 New Zealand

New Zealand racked up 16 tries as they trounced USA and kick started their end of the year tour with a massive 90-point victory in Washington DC.
24 October 2021

Greg Peterson Exclusive: Newcastle’s 'mercenary for hire' on Falcons' northern grit

Ahead of a trip to the West Country to take on Gloucester, Newcastle Falcons and USA lock Greg Peterson exclusively spoke to Joe Harvey about his high-flying England teammates, tier two rugby and more.
22 October 2021

Sam Cane and Dane Coles return to New Zealand side for USA clash

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has confirmed the matchday squad for the weekend's clash against the USA to be played in Washington DC.
22 October 2021

England flanker Lewis Ludlow handed four-match suspension

England international Lewis Ludlow has been handed a four-game suspension following an offence in the recently concluded fixture against at Twickenham Stadium.
16 July 2021

Ronan Kelleher scored four as Ireland ease past USA with a 71-10 win

Ronan Kelleher starred with four tries as Ireland went on to trounce United States 71-10 in their final fixture of the summer series at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
11 July 2021

Ruben de Haas Exclusive: “If you are not winning, you will never be satisfied.”

Ahead of an encounter with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, USA Eagles’ scrum-half spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about his career so far, returning home and his hopes for this weekend before he joins up with Saracens.
9 July 2021

Marcus Smith: “We’ve been given licence to play”

After making his international debut in England’s win over the USA at Twickenham on Sunday afternoon, Marcus Smith spoke about playing for his country, in front of his family and adjusting to playing under Eddie Jones.
5 July 2021