USA

28 - 15

Full Time

Canada

Canada vs USA

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Gianluca Gnecchi has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Takoda McMullin bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

78'

Jake Turnbull comes on.

76'

Jack Iscaro comes off.

76'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Ethan McVeigh getting some game time.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Juan Philip Smith being replaced.

72'

Canada make a substitution with James Stockwood coming on.

69'

Canada make a substitution with Kaden Duguid coming off.

69'

Canada make a substitution with Djustice Sears-Duru coming on.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Calixto Martinez coming off.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Dewald Kotze coming on.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Andrew Quattrin coming off.

65'

USA make a substitution with Thomas Tu'avao coming on.

65'

USA make a substitution with Jamason Fa'anana-Schultz coming off.

65'

USA sub Dominic Besag comes onto the field.

63'

Tommaso Boni departs for USA.

63'

USA sub Sean McNulty comes onto the field.

62'

Kapeli Pifeleti departs for USA.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Jamason Fa'anana-Schultz goes through the gap.

60'

USA sub Pono Davis comes onto the field.

60'

Alex Maughan departs for USA.

60'

USA sub Vili Helu comes onto the field.

60'

Cory Daniel departs for USA.

60'

Canada sub Matt Oworu comes onto the field.

60'

Djustice Sears-Duru departs for Canada.

60'

Canada sub Cole Keith comes onto the field.

60'

Conor Young departs for Canada.

60'

Conversion

The Canada supporters go wild as Peter Nelson successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Canada leads to a try for Cooper Coats

59'

Jason Higgins played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Jason Higgins goes through the gap.

58'

Cooper Coats comes on for Canada.

55'

Talon McMullin leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Luke Carty kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Kapeli Pifeleti from scoring as they record the try for USA.

54'

That's a great try assist by Juan Philip Smith.

54'

What a run here by Tavite Lopeti as they get over the gainline!

54'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Djustice Sears-Duru getting some game time.

49'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Matt Oworu being replaced.

49'

Penalty Goal

Luke Carty makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Yellow Card

Calixto Martinez (Canada) is shown a yellow card

46'

Canada make a substitution with Matt Oworu coming on.

41'

Canada make a substitution with Izzak Kelly coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

USA go for goal with Luke Carty taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by USA is finished off by Mitch Wilson, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Luke Carty.

37'

Fabulous play by USA has led to Luke Carty being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Peter Nelson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

25'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Nic Benn as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Nic Benn breaches the defence.

25'

Andrew Quattrin played a key part in that try.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nic Benn bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

24'

Luke Carty curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

15'

Try

A series of passes by USA results in a try for Conner Mooneyham

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Conner Mooneyham took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Luke Carty is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Mitch Wilson took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Nic Benn took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Takoda McMullin took full advantage.

12'

Luke Carty has ran out of time to kick the Conversion!!

Try

A series of passes by USA results in a try for Conner Mooneyham

Tommaso Boni played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Boni took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Conner Mooneyham goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Luke Carty kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Peter Nelson has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Gianluca Gnecchi blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 USA v Canada 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 31st August 2024, 06:00pm PDT 
  
 Dignity Health Sports Park 
  
 Gianluca Gnecchi

Points Flow Chart

USA win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nelson

60'

28 - 15

Coats

59'

28 - 13

Carty

28 - 8

55'

Pifeleti

26 - 8

54'

Carty

21 - 8

47'

Martinez

46'

18 - 8

Half Time

Wilson

18 - 8

37'

Benn

25'

13 - 8

Mooneyham

13 - 3

14'

Mooneyham

8 - 3

Carty

3 - 3

Nelson

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

USA

Canada

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Defence Profile

USA

Canada

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

44%

3-6 secs

32%

43%

6+ secs

14%

13%

Rucks Won

USA vs Canada Kick Off Times & TV Channel

USA face off against Canada in Pacific Nations Cup Round 2 on Sat 31st August 2024 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 03:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 13:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 11:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 18:00 EST in the US.

Canada won the last encounter but USA are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, USA sits at 16 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Canada holds 25.

The two sides are separated by 9 places in the rankings with USA in position 16 and Canada in position 25 as such USA are favourites on paper.

USA vs Canada Squads

The official squads for USA vs Canada will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.