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]
(Source: US Women's Rugby Foundation and USA Rugby)
In 1996 the first assembly of a National Women's 7s team was formed. Emil Signes held tryouts to pick a team to compete in the first Women's International 7s tournament to be held during the Hong Kong 7s event. The team competed under the name ‘Atlantis’, the National 7s program created by Emil, and finished their tour undefeated. Many of these players went on to compete for the USA Women's 7s Team in the Hong Kong 7s Women's Division.
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.[5]
^"Eagles claim third place victory with thrilling sudden death try". USA Rugby. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
^"U.S. women's rugby team earns first World Series title, Olympic spot". OlympicTalk | NBC Sports. 2019-06-17. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
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January 26, 2024
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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 StatesUnionUSA RugbyNickname s EaglesCoach es Emilie Bydwell 1 Captain s Abby Gustaitis amp Kris ThomasTop scorerAlev Kelter 752 Most triesAlev Kelter 87 Team kitChange kitWorld Cup SevensAppearances3 First in 2009 Best result3rd place 2009 2013 Official websitewww wbr usa wbr rugby wbr womens eagles sevens wbr Contents 1 History 2 Tournament History 2 1 World Rugby Sevens Series 2 2 Summer Olympics 2 3 Rugby World Cup Sevens 2 4 Rugby X Tournament 3 Players 3 1 Current squad 3 2 Previous squads 4 Notable players 5 Honors 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory edit Source US Women s Rugby Foundation and USA Rugby In 1996 the first assembly of a National Women s 7s team was formed Emil Signes held tryouts to pick a team to compete in the first Women s International 7s tournament to be held during the Hong Kong 7s event The team competed under the name Atlantis the National 7s program created by Emil and finished their tour undefeated Many of these players went on to compete for the USA Women s 7s Team in the Hong Kong 7s Women s Division Under head coach Ric Suggit the Eagles placed third at the 2013 Women s Sevens World Cup in Russia They defeated Spain 10 5 in their final match with tries coming from Emilie Bydwell and Vanesha McGee 4 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 5 Tournament History editWorld Rugby Sevens Series edit Main article World Rugby Women s Sevens SeriesSeason by seasonSeason Rank Points Events Cups Plates Bowls Most tries Most points2012 13 4th 48 4 0 1 12013 14 7th 38 5 0 2 12014 15 5th 76 6 0 1 02015 16 6th 46 5 0 1 02016 17 6th 62 6 0 0 02017 18 5th 56 5 0 0 12018 19 2nd 100 6 1 0 0 Naya Tapper 18 Alev Kelter 141 2019 20 5th 66 5 1 0 0 Alev Kelter 21 Alev Kelter 171 2021 Season cancelled due to impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic2021 22 6th 56 7 1 0 0 Jaz Gray 18 2022 23 3rd 108 7 0 0 0Total 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 edit Olympic Games recordYear Round Position Pld W L D nbsp 2016 Quarterfinals 5th 6 3 2 1 nbsp 2020 5th place match 6th 6 4 2 0Total 0 Titles 2 2 12 7 4 1Rugby World Cup Sevens edit Rugby World Cup SevensYear Round Position Pld W L D nbsp 2009 Semifinals nbsp 5 3 2 0 nbsp 2013 3rd place playoff nbsp 6 5 1 0 nbsp 2018 Bronze Final 4th 4 2 2 0 nbsp 2022 Bronze Final 4th 4 2 2 0Total 0 Titles 4 4 19 12 7 0Rugby X Tournament edit Rugby X TournamentYear Position Pld W L D nbsp 2019 2nd 2 1 1 0Players editCurrent squad edit Squad named for the 2023 World Rugby HSBC Sevens Series in Vancouver from the 3 5 March nbsp USA Women 7 s Player Position Height Weight Date of birth Matches Points scored1 Cheta Emba Inside Centre 1 82 m 6 ft 0 in 80 kg 180 lb July 16 1993 144 2002 Ilona Maher Outside Centre 1 77 m 5 ft 10 in 90 kg 200 lb August 12 1996 116 2403 Kayla Canett Fly Half 1 60 m 5 ft 3 in 63 kg 139 lb April 29 1998 95 934 Nicole Heavirland Inside Centre 1 65 m 5 ft 5 in 66 kg 146 lb February 25 1995 174 4146 Alena Olsen Scrum half 1 63 m 5 ft 4 in 63 kg 139 lb June 12 1995 73 607 Naya Tapper C Tighthead Prop 1 75 m 5 ft 9 in 79 kg 174 lb August 3 1994 167 57011 Kristen Thomas Left wing 1 73 m 5 ft 8 in 70 kg 150 lb July 1 1993 183 45512 Kristi Kirshe Outside Centre 1 60 m 5 ft 3 in 65 kg 143 lb October 14 1994 101 24515 Alev Kelter Outside Centre 1 70 m 5 ft 7 in 76 kg 168 lb March 21 1991 192 84321 Ariana Ramsey Left wing 1 62 m 5 ft 4 in 63 kg 139 lb March 25 2000 5 022 Sammy Sullivan Fly Half 1 63 m 5 ft 4 in 65 kg 143 lb May 22 1998 29 7523 Lauren Doyle Inside Centre 1 70 m 5 ft 7 in 65 kg 143 lb February 23 1991 187 347Coach Emilie Bydwell2022 23 World Rugby Women s Sevens SeriesPrevious squads editNotable players editAkalaini Bui Baravilala Carmen Farmer Jessica Javelet Jillion Potter Joanne Fa avesi Kelly Griffin Richelle Stephens Victoria Vix FolayanHonors editWorld Series Finish Tourney Gold Silver Bronze Plate Fifth Dubai Sevens 2017 2015USA Sevens 2013 2015 amp 2018 2014 amp 2016China Sevens 2013 Amsterdam Sevens 2013 amp 2014Sao Paulo Sevens Australia Sevens 2017 2019 Japan Sevens 2019 Canada Sevens 2018 amp 2019 2015France Sevens 2019 2018Spain Sevens 2022 Malaga New Zealand Sevens 2023Other Top Three Finishes2005 NAWIRA Women s 7s Champion 2008 NAWIRA Women s 7s Champion 2015 NACRA Sevens Champion 2015 Pan American Games SilverPlate Champions2013 Amsterdam Women s Sevens 2014 USA Women s Sevens 2014 Netherlands Women s Sevens 2015 Canada Women s Sevens 2016 USA Women s Sevens 2018 France Women s Sevens Bowl Champions Challenge Trophy Challenge Cup2012 Dubai Women s Sevens 2014 Sao Paulo Women s Sevens 2018 Japan Women s SevensSee also editWomen s Premier League Rugby United States national rugby sevens team men s References edit Emilie Bydwell selected as Head Coach of USA Women s Sevens National Team USA Rugby Retrieved 2021 12 14 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 Blaber Junoir 2016 07 18 USA Rugby Names 2016 U S Olympic Women s Rugby Team rugbywrapup com Retrieved 2021 10 25 Eagles claim third place victory with thrilling sudden death try USA Rugby Retrieved 2016 02 26 U S women s rugby team earns first World Series title Olympic spot OlympicTalk NBC Sports 2019 06 17 Retrieved 2021 10 25 External links editOfficial website nbsp WorldRugby profile 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