US EditionRugby: Samoa v USA Marks a Huge Game for Qualifying Hopes
Winner of the Pacific Nations Cup qualifier secures direct Rugby World Cup 2027 entry, while the loser gets two additional playoff opportunities to qualify.
- The United States secured a 29-13 victory over Samoa on Sunday in Denver, Colorado, earning the team the fifth position in the Pacific Nations Cup and qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- This win came after the United States missed out on participation in the upcoming 2023 World Cup in France, with Fiji and Tonga having already earned their places for the 2027 tournament.
- During the match, Luke Carty scored in the 65th minute after replacing Chris Hilsenbeck, while Jason Damm and Kaleb Geiger added tries late in the second half, supported by strong forward play and a key kicking game.
- Captain Jason Damm said, "We knew we were going to get it done," and noted the victory was "only a moment in time" reflecting their continuous effort and belief, while coach Scott Lawrence acknowledged progress despite past losses.
- With this win, the USA ended their worst Pacific Nations Cup losing streak since 2013-2014, while Samoa faces a repechage playoff against Chile for a final chance to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
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The Americans beat the Samoans 29-13, qualifying for the next edition in Australia. There are only two more places left to win.
USA qualify for World Cup with big win over Samoa - Americas Rugby News
The USA put their frustrations behind them with a 29-13 win over Samoa on Sunday to claim their spot at Australia 2027. Three late tries saw the Eagles pull away to finish 5th in the Pacific Nations Cup and put them back in the World Cup after missing out on the flagship tournament in 2023. Rodney Iona opened the scoring for the visitors with a penalty goal early in the first half, but he was off-target with a second attempt soon after. Meanwhil…
The United States won the game for fifth place in the Pacific Nations Cup against Samoa (29-13) and qualified for the 2027 World Cup, which will take place in Australia.
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