United States women's national rugby sevens team

The United States women's national rugby sevens team competes in international rugby sevens competitions.[2] The team finished second at the 2015 USA Women's Sevens, after defeating Russia in the semifinals. They competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[3]

United States
UnionUSA Rugby
Nickname(s)Eagles
Coach(es)Emilie Bydwell [1]
Captain(s)Abby Gustaitis &
Kris Thomas
Top scorerAlev Kelter (752)
Most triesAlev Kelter (87)
Team kit
Change kit
World Cup Sevens
Appearances3 (First in 2009)
Best result3rd place (2009, 2013)
Official website
www.usa.rugby/womens-eagles-sevens/

In June 2019, the Eagles became just the fifth team to have won a World Series tournament, joining New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and England. In that same season, the Americans finished second in the overall standings, securing both their highest finish to date and automatic qualification to the 2020 Olympic Games.[4]

Tournament History

World Rugby Sevens Series
Main article: World Rugby Women's Sevens Series

Season by season

Season Rank Points Events Cups Plates Bowls* Most tries Most points
2012–13 4th 48 4 0 1 1
2013–14 7th 38 5 0 2 1
2014–15 5th 76 6 0 1 0
2015–16 6th 46 5 0 1 0
2016–17 6th 62 6 0 0 0
2017–18 5th 56 5 0 0 1
2018–19 2nd 100 6 1 0 0 Naya Tapper (18) Alev Kelter (141)
Total – – 37 1 5 3 Naya Tapper (77) Alev Kelter (624)

* – At the start of the 2016–17 season, the plate was abandoned, with the bowl replaced by the Challenge Trophy.

Summer Olympics
Olympic Games record
Year Round Position Pld W L D
2016 Quarterfinals5th6321
2020 5th place match6th6420
Total0 Titles2/212741

Rugby World Cup Sevens
Main article: Rugby World Cup Sevens § Women's tournament
Rugby World Cup Sevens
Year Round Position Pld W L D
2009 Semifinals 5 3 2 0
2013 Semifinals 6 5 1 0
2018 Semifinals 4th 4220
2022 Qualified
Total0 Titles3/311830

2009

Pool B

Team Pld W D L PF PA +/- Pts
 England 3300930+939
 United States 32015017+337
 Russia 31023151−205
 Japan 300310116−1063

Cup

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
 
 
 
 France0
 
 
 
 United States19
 
 United States12
 
 
 
 New Zealand14
 
 New Zealand33
 
 
 
 Canada12
 
 New Zealand10
 
 
 
 Australia15
 
 Spain7
 
 
 
 South Africa15
 
 South Africa10
 
 
 
 Australia17
 
 England10
 
 
 Australia17
 

2013

Under head coach Ric Suggit, the Eagles placed third at the 2013 Women's Sevens World Cup in Russia. The Eagles defeated Spain 10–5 in their final match, with tries coming from Emilie Bydwell and Vanesha McGee.[5]

Rugby X Tournament
Rugby X Tournament
Year Position Pld W L D
2019 2nd2110

Team

Current squad

United States' roster of 12 athletes was named on 17 June 2021.[6]

Head coach: Emilie Bydwell [1]

Former Players

Honors
World Series
Finish 
Tourney
GoldSilverBronzePlate (Fifth)
Dubai Sevens—20172015
USA Sevens—2013, 2015 & 2018—2014 & 2016
China Sevens—–2013–
Amsterdam Sevens—–—2013 & 2014
São Paulo Sevens—–—–
Australia Sevens—20172019–
Japan Sevens—–2019–
Canada Sevens—–2018 & 20192015
France Sevens2019–—2018
Other Top Three Finishes

See also

References
  1. "Emilie Bydwell selected as Head Coach of USA Women's Sevens National Team". USA Rugby. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. "IRB announces Women's Sevens World Series" (Press release). International Rugby Board. October 4, 2012. Archived from the original on October 19, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  3. Blaber, Junoir (2016-07-18). "USA Rugby Names 2016 U.S. Olympic Women's Rugby Team". rugbywrapup.com. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  4. "U.S. women's rugby team earns first World Series title, Olympic spot". OlympicTalk | NBC Sports. 2019-06-17. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  5. "Eagles claim third place victory with thrilling sudden death try". USA Rugby. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  6. "U.S. Olympic women's rugby team roster announced". NBC Sports. 17 June 2021.
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