Women's Eagles double down on pathways development

After a review of 2025, USA Rugby have underlined their commitment to developing the pathways and talent pool of the Women’s Eagles.

Over the winter the North American union have hosted a number of winter camps across U23, U20 and U18 level.

Focusing on the identification of sevens and 15-a-side talent, the process has seen senior and junior national team coaches collaborate and provide individual athletes with bespoke development plans.

This increased attention on development has been initiated with the aim of evolving the nation’s talent pool ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Australia and the home 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

2026 USA Women’s Eagles development camps/tours:

• July | U18s East and West Development camps
• July | U20s two match tour of South Africa
• August | Falcons two match series against Brazil

Martha Daines, Head of Player Systems and Development, said: “Pathways programmes play a critical role in preparing and transitioning athletes into the Senior Eagles 7s and XVs environments.

“This alignment is essential as we build towards a continued programme of USA Eagles home Test matches and the long-term opportunity of the LA28 Olympics and 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

“Expanded international competition for our U20 and Falcons programs accelerates the transition from pathway to performance.

“By exposing athletes to the demands of international rugby earlier, we are building depth, reinforcing our game identity, and preparing players to deliver immediately at the senior team level. 2026 brings some exciting opportunities for our coaches and athletes to learn and further develop.”