Stade Toulousain to face USA Eagles in historic rugby match in Utah

“The United States men’s rugby team and Stade Toulousain will face off in Utah this fall. The Rugby Alliance announces that tickets are now on sale for this thrilling game at America First Field, as rugby continues to grow in the United States.”

In order to leave the field open to Japan, which will take up residence at Ernest-Wallon during the group stage of the World Cup, Stade Toulousain has scheduled a fortnight’s training course in the United States at the beginning of September, on the side of Salt Lake City.

After having created this winter the “Rugby Alliance”, a partnership with the American club Utah Warriors, the club from Haut-Garonne announced this Friday, June 2 that it was going to face the USA Eagles, speaking of a “historic match” scheduled September 17 at 4 p.m. local time at America First Field (20,000 people) in Sandy, Utah.

“Tickets have been on sale to the general public since this morning, with prices ranging from $20 to $500 for full VIP access. Ticket prices start at $17 for those who buy them early.” in the press release.

Lacroix: “Can’t wait to hear the roar of the crowd”

“This is very exciting news for the American rugby public, both welcoming an internationally recognized team like Stade Toulousain, and giving our fans the opportunity to see the Eagles compete on home soil this year,” said said Ross Young, CEO of USA Rugby. “Utah and the Salt Lake City area is a vibrant rugby community with supporters – an atmosphere that we are excited to return to. This will be a phenomenal event, one that our fans certainly won’t want to miss.”

Didier Lacroix, president of Stade Toulousain, expressed his excitement about the upcoming game. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to play on American soil. This is a great opportunity for us to expand the reach of Stade Toulousain and rugby. The United States has a thriving rugby community with which we look forward to interacting with. We anticipate a fantastic game full of energy, passion and mutual respect. We can’t wait to hear the roar of the crowd at America First Field. It’s sure to be an unforgettable experience for all the participants.”