Rugby World Cup Rugby union in the United States



the u.s. national team has played in 6 of 7 rugby world cup tournaments held every 4 years since inaugural 1987 tournament. in inaugural 1987 rugby world cup, united states won 1 match, beating japan 21–18 in pool stage.


at 1991 rugby world cup united states went 0–3 losses new zealand, england , italy. u.s. failed qualify 1995 rugby world cup in south africa. @ 1999 rugby world cup in wales, national side failed win match, losing 25–27 romania.


the u.s. had 1 of better performances @ 2003 rugby world cup, winning 1 game 39–26 against japan, , narrowly losing fiji 18–19. u.s. fly-half mike hercus scored 51 points in tournament, ranked seventh highest in tournament, though u.s. diss not advance knockout rounds.


the u.s. came away 2007 rugby world cup in france without win. 1 of team’s high points, though, winger takudzwa ngwenya, scored against south africa out-pacing bryan habana try, earning try of year .


the usa played in 2011 rugby world cup held in new zealand. team’s highlights included 13–6 win against russia, , narrow 22–10 loss against tier-one opponent ireland. u.s. had disappointing 2015 rugby world cup in england. u.s. had been aiming 2 wins, lost samoa 16–25 , japan 18–28.








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