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USA Rugby vs. Portugal: Everything To Know About The Showdown

USA Rugby vs. Portugal: Everything To Know About The Showdown

USA Eagles Rugby travels to Portugal for an international rugby match at Estádio Municipal Cidade de Coimbra. Here's what to know.

Nov 4, 2024 by Joe Harrington
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USA Rugby faces Portugal in international rugby action at 11.am. ET on Nov. 9 as the Eagles try to build their 2027 Rugby World Cup case. 

The match is one of three on their European tour, two of which will be streamed live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

USA Rugby sits at No. 19 in the world as it heads to Europe, while Portugal is at No. 15. 

Here's what to know about the USA Rugby vs. Portugal match. 

When Is Portugal vs. USA Rugby Kickoff

The match will kickoff at 11 a.m. ET on Nov. 9. Pregame coverage will begin 30 minutes before kickoff. 

How To Watch Portugal vs. USA Rugby

The match is streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Match replays, highlights and breaking news will be on both platforms. 

Highlights of the match will be available on the FloRugby social media accounts. 

Who Coaches USA Rugby?

Scott Lawrence is the head coach of USA Rugby. Lawrence was hired in 2022 after coaching Rugby ATL of Major League Rugby. 

USA Rugby Roster Player Pool

Here are the players available to USA Rugby. Teams for this test match will be announced later this week

  • AJ Macginty - Flyhalf
  • Alex Maughan - Prop
  • Bailey Wilson - Flanker
  • Bryce Campbell - Center
  • Cam Dolan - No. 8
  • Chris Mattina - Fullback
  • Christian Dyer - Wing
  • Conner Mooneyham - Wing
  • Cory Daniel - Backrow
  • David Ainu’u - Prop
  • Dominic Besag - (Position not listed)
  • Ethan McVeigh - Scrumhalf
  • Greg Peterson - Lock
  • Jack Iscaro - Prop
  • Jake Turnbull - Prop
  • Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz - No. 8
  • Jason Damm - Lock
  • Joe Taufete’e - Hooker / Prop
  • JP Smith - Scrumhalf
  • Kaleb Geiger - Prop
  • Kapeli Pifeleti - Hooker
  • Lauina Futi - Flyhalf
  • Luke Carty - Flyhalf
  • Luke White - No. 8
  • Mike Sosene-Feagai - Hooker
  • Mitch Wilson - Fullback
  • Nate Augspurger - Scrumhalf / Wing
  • Nate Sylvia - Prop
  • Paddy Ryan - Flanker
  • Paul Lasike - Center
  • Paul Mullen - Prop
  • Renger van Eerten - Lock
  • Ruben de Haas - Scrumhalf
  • Saia Uhila - Lock
  • Sam Golla - Lock
  • Siaosi Mahoni - Lock
  • Tavite Lopeti - Center
  • Tesimoni Tonga’uiha - Backrow
  • Thomas Tu’avao - Flanker
  • Tommaso Boni - Center
  • Vilami Helu - Blindside Flanker

USA Rugby Schedule For European Tour 

Here are three international matches on the USA Rugby schedule: 

  • Sat, Nov 9, 2024, 10:00 AM: Portugal vs USA, Location: Estádio Municipal Cidade de Coimbra
  • Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 10:30 AM: USA vs Tonga, Location: Chambéry Savoie Stadium
  • Sat, Nov 23, 2024, 5:45 AM: Spain vs USA, Location: Estadio Nacional Complutense

How To Watch Spain vs. USA Rugby

The match is streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Match replays, highlights and breaking news will be on both platforms. 

Kickoff for this match is scheduled for 6:45 a.m. ET on Nov. 23. 

World Rugby Rankings on Nov. 4

Here are the top 25 teams in the world according to World Rugby: 

  1. Ireland: 92.12
  2. South Africa: 91.77
  3. New Zealand: 89.67
  4. France: 86.96
  5. England: 84.43
  6. Argentina: 84.30
  7. Scotland: 83.39
  8. Italy: 79.98
  9. Australia: 79.32
  10. Fiji: 79.07
  11. Wales: 76.04
  12. Georgia: 74.10
  13. Samoa: 72.68
  14. Japan: 72.31
  15. Portugal: 70.61
  16. Tonga: 68.12
  17. Uruguay: 67.39
  18. Spain: 66.29
  19. USA: 65.70
  20. Romania: 62.62
  21. Chile: 61.60
  22. Canada: 60.81
  23. Hong Kong China: 60.40
  24. Russia: 58.06
  25. Namibia: 57.87

How To Watch Rugby Matches In the United States On FloRugby

FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to: 

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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