USA RUGBY SET FOR LANDMARK 2025 HOME EVENT SERIES IN MASSIVE RUGBY WORLD CUP YEAR FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S EAGLES 

• USA Rugby, World Rugby, and TEG Sport unveil biggest-ever home event schedule for Men’s and Women’s Eagles in pivotal year
• Women’s Eagles prepare for RWC 2025 in England, while Men’s Eagles push for RWC 2027 qualification
• Fixtures represent a major step in World Rugby’s U.S. growth strategy, expanding the sport’s reach and commercial potential
• Women’s rugby central to the plan, with home fixtures spotlighting top female athletes and inspiring future generations
• Landmark matches underscore USA’s place as a major rugby nation in the global calendar, fuelling long-term investment and growth.

Charlotte, NC., (March 18th, 2025) – USA Rugby & World Rugby are pleased to partner with TEG Sport to host a series of world-class international rugby matches across four cities in 2025, as the USA Eagles embark on a landmark year on the global rugby stage.

This initiative is a key pillar of World Rugby’s commitment to growing the sport in the U.S in partnership with USA Rugby and key stakeholders, driving fan engagement, commercial investment, and high-performance opportunities for the Eagles ahead of hosting Rugby World Cups in 2031 (men) and 2033 (women).

With the Women’s Eagles targeting success at the biggest-ever Rugby World Cup in England later this year and the Men’s Eagles chasing Australia 2027 qualification, an exciting schedule of 12 international matches on American soil will provide unprecedented access for fans, boosting engagement and driving rugby’s national impact.

For the first time ever, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts the Men’s USA Eagles for two thrilling weekends of rugby. The action kicks off July 5 against the Netherlands, followed by a showdown with Spain. Eleven Anthem RC players will take the field at American Legion Memorial Stadium, representing Charlotte’s MLR franchise in front of their hometown fans. These matches are crucial as the USA Eagles build momentum toward 2027 World Cup qualification.

The first six fixtures span five match weekends, with Pacific Nations Cup hosting details to follow on April 16:

• April 26 – USA Women vs. Japan, Wallis Annenberg Stadium, UCLA, Los Angeles (a double header with the Major League Rugby match featuring RFCLA vs. San Diego Legion)
• May 2 – USA Women vs. Canada, CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, MO
• July 5 – USA Men vs. Netherlands, American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, NC
• July 12 – USA Men vs. Spain, American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, NC
• July 19 – Double Header: USA Men vs. England & USA Women vs. Fiji, Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

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Tickets on sale March 26th at usa.rugby/tickets with pre-sales beginning on March 25th.

The expanded test schedule builds on the announcement of New Zealand vs. Ireland at Soldier Field, Chicago (Nov. 1), alongside LA’s HSBC SVNS World Championship Final (May 3-4)— making this truly a landmark year for rugby in the U.S.

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SPECIAL EVENT:  World Rugby, USA Rugby and Charlotte’s Anthem RC will host a press conference on March 18th at 2 PM to share exciting news followed by a “Rugby 101” experience for media members with current USA Eagles’ and Anthem players

Timing: 2 PM press conference

• Rugby 101 experience immediately following.
• Note: this is open to all media members and B-Roll is permitted. We recommend you wear athletic clothing and shoes.
• Event ends at 3pm

Location: American Legion Memorial Stadium, East Gate Concourse

Free parking available as outlined in this map.

Interviews:

• Patrick Stack, President of Anthem RC
• Player and Coach interviews available upon request

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World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson: “The U.S. is a rapidly growing rugby market with strong commercial and hosting interest ahead of the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups. This test series reflects our ambition to build a sustainable competition calendar that enhances performance, attracts new audiences, and fuels rugby’s growth.”

USA Rugby CEO Bill Goren: “This marks a special year for USA Rugby with the initial announcement of our home events series. We’re thrilled to bring the Men’s and Women’s Eagles to fans coast-to-coast, in the largest slate of home matches since 2019. With Rugby World Cup stakes on the line for both teams, rugby fans can expect the very best rugby in stadiums this year.”

Anthem Rugby Carolina (ARC) President Patrick Stack: “Rugby in the Carolinas is entering an exciting new era. Hosting these matches highlights Charlotte as a premier destination to live, work, visit, and enjoy sports. It reinforces our city’s place on the international stage and showcases our community’s passion for rugby. Anthem RC is proud to call Charlotte home and to help bring these historic matches to life with our players, coaches, and staff.”

CRVA CEO, Steve Bagwell: “We’re excited to welcome USA Rugby and these world-class international matches to Charlotte. Our city has a rich sports culture, and hosting the USA Eagles at American Legion Memorial Stadium is an incredible opportunity to showcase Charlotte as a premier destination for rugby. With the sport’s growing momentum and local talent from Anthem RC taking the field, we look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience for fans and further elevating Charlotte’s standing on the global stage.”

TEG Sport CEO Geoff Jones: “We are delighted to be a part of this exceptional list of rugby matches on U.S. soil. The American fans have shown they are hungry for more top-quality international rugby, and this slate of games represents exactly that. We look forward to continuing to support bringing the best teams in the world to the United States, as we head towards the monumental occasions of having both Rugby World Cups in America in a few years.”

About USA Rugby
Established in 1975, USA Rugby is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of rugby in America and a Full Sport Member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Currently headquartered in Glendale, Colorado, USA Rugby is charged with developing the game on all levels and has more than 100,000 active members across the Youth, High School, College and Senior club level. USA Rugby oversees four national teams, multiple age-grade programs, and an emerging Olympic development pathway for elite athletes. In 2031 and 2033, USA Rugby will welcome the world for the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, the pinnacle event in the sport and third largest in the word. Visit usa.rugby for more information.