The USA Men’s Eagles return to American soil this week to face Japan in a pivotal Pacific Nations cup matchup on September 6th at 7pm ET in Sacramento, california. Following a 34-20 loss to Canada on August 22nd in Calgary, AB, the Eagles aim to rebound against a formidable Japanese side as they continue their planning for the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
The Pacific Nations Cup serves as crucial preparation for the Eagles, providing valuable competitive minutes against top-tier Pacific rim opponents. This year’s tournament culminates in the semifinals on September 14th in Denver, CO, and the finals on September 20th in Salt Lake City, UT. The competition allows Head Coach scott Lawrence and his staff to evaluate players and refine strategies ahead of the World Cup, with live coverage of all matches available on Paramount+.
The current USA Men’s Eagles roster includes 23 players, featuring names like Nate Augspurger, Jamison Briscoe, and Luke Carty. The coaching staff supporting Lawrence includes Alama Ieremia (backs & Attack Coach),Steve Brett (Skills Coach),Nick Easter (Forwards & Defense),Blake Bradford (Scrum coach),and Rodolfo Broggi (Lead Performance Coach).
Beyond the on-field personnel, the team is supported by a thorough staff including Jimmy Harrison (Head of Analysis), Matoko Noudehou (Performance Coach), Michael Sheridan (Lead Athletic Trainer), Jennifer Roney (Athletic Trainer), Willie Berlanga (Sports Massage Therapist), Matt Schmitz (Team Doctor), Nick Colling (Team Manager), and Calder Cahill (Media Manager).
Fans can secure tickets for the upcoming matches through USA rugby’s website: https://usa.rugby/pnc2025.
