United States women at the Rugby World Cup

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The United States women's national rugby union team has played 42 matches at the Women's Rugby World Cup, from the inaugural tournament in 1991 to 2021. [1] They have competed in every edition of the Rugby World Cup and have made it to the finals three times. [1] The Eagles won the inaugural competition in 1991 and were runners-up in 1994, and 1998. [2] [3] [1]

Contents

By position

Rugby World Cup
YearRoundPldWDLPFPASquad
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 1991 Champions 4400796 Squad
Flag of Scotland.svg 1994 Runners-up 540138753 Squad
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 1998 Runners-up 540120076 Squad
Flag of Spain.svg 2002 7th place 420212443 Squad
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2006 5th place 54018747 Squad
Flag of England.svg 2010 5th place 530213682 Squad
Flag of France.svg 2014 6th place 520395139 Squad
Flag of Ireland.svg 2017 4th place 5203128135 Squad
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2021 Quarter-final 410365100 Squad
Flag of England.svg 2025 Pool Stage 311198100 Squad
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2029 Qualified
Flag of the United States.svg 2033 Automatically Qualified as Hosts
TotalChampions†45271161399781Squad
  Champion  Runner-up  Third place  Fourth place
* Tied placing† Best placingHome venue

1991 Rugby World Cup

6 April 1991 United States  Flag of the United States.svg7–0Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Pontypool  
10 April 1991 United States  Flag of the United States.svg46–0Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Glamorgan Wanderers  
TeamPWDLPFPA
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2200530
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 2101287
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 2002074

Knockout stage

12 April 1991 United States  Flag of the United States.svg7–0Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Cardiff Arms Park  
14 April 1991 United States  Flag of the United States.svg19–6Flag of England.svg  England Cardiff  

1994 Rugby World Cup

11 April 1994 United States  Flag of the United States.svg111–0Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Melrose  
15 April 1994 United States  Flag of the United States.svg121–0Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Melrose  
TeamPWDLPFPA
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 22002320
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 210110126
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 20025121

Knockout stage

17 April 1994 United States  Flag of the United States.svg76–0IRFU flag.svg  Ireland Boroughmuir 
20 April 1994 United States  Flag of the United States.svg56–15Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Gala 
24 April 1994 United States  Flag of the United States.svg23–38Flag of England.svg  England Edinburgh Academicals RFC 

1998 Rugby World Cup

2 May 1998 United States  Flag of the United States.svg84–0Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Amsterdam  
5 May 1998 United States  Flag of the United States.svg38–16Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Amsterdam  
TeamPWDLPFPALadder
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2200117163rd
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 210144566th
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 2101101359th
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 2002716716th

Knockout stage

9 May 1998 United States  Flag of the United States.svg25–10Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Amsterdam  
12 May 1998 United States  Flag of the United States.svg46–6Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Amsterdam  
16 May 1998 United States  Flag of the United States.svg12–44Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Amsterdam  

2002 Rugby World Cup

13 May 2002 United States  Flag of the United States.svg87–0Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona  
18 May 2002 United States  Flag of the United States.svg9–21Flag of France.svg  France Girona, Barcelona  
PositionNationGamesPointsTable

points

Overall

ranking

playedwondrawnlostforagainst
1Flag of France.svg  France 2200522164th
2Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2101962145th
3Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 21014941411th
4Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 200210124214th

Knockout stage

21 May 2002 United States  Flag of the United States.svg5–17Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Girona, Barcelona  
25 May 2002 United States  Flag of the United States.svg23–5Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona  

2006 Rugby World Cup

31 August 2006 United States  Flag of the United States.svg0–18Flag of England.svg  England St. Albert Rugby Park, St. Albert  
4 September 2006 United States  Flag of the United States.svg24–11IRFU flag.svg  Ireland Ellerslie Rugby Park, Edmonton  
8 September 2006 United States  Flag of the United States.svg10–6Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Ellerslie Rugby Park, Edmonton  

Pool B ⇔ Pool C

PoolTeamPWDLPFPAPoints
BFlag of England.svg  England 33001191614
CFlag of France.svg  France 3201753710
CFlag of the United States.svg  United States 320134359
BFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 310288426
BIRFU flag.svg  Ireland 310248675
CFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 3003201790

Knockout stage

12 September 2006 United States  Flag of the United States.svg29–12Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia St. Albert Rugby Park, St. Albert  
17 September 2006 United States  Flag of the United States.svg24–0Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton  

2010 Rugby World Cup

20 August 2010 United States  Flag of the United States.svg51–0Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, South East England  
Try: Nathalie Marchino 5', 73'
Christy Ringgenberg 44', 68'
Ashley Kmiecik 51'
Phaidra Knight 59'
Amy Daniels 70'
Con: Christy Ringgenberg 6', 45', 52',
69', 74'
Pen: Christy Ringgenberg 4', 35'		 Report Referee: Nicky Inwood (New Zealand)
24 August 2010 United States  Flag of the United States.svg12–22IRFU flag.svg  Ireland Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, South East England  
Try: Jamie Burke 17'
Venesha McGee 73'
Con: Melissa Kanuk 18'		 Report Try: Joy Neville 6', 45'
Niamh Briggs 35'
Tania Rosser 53'
Con: Niamh Briggs 54'		Referee: Sébastien Minery (France)
28 August 2010 United States  Flag of the United States.svg10–37Flag of England.svg  England Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, South East England  
Drop: Nathalie Marchino 18'
Kim Magrini 24'		 Report Try: Danielle Waterman 4', 38'
Katherine Merchant 30'
Emily Scarratt 51'
Amber Penrith 68'
Margaret Alphonsi 76'
Con: Katy McLean 39', 77'
Pen: Katy McLean 9'		Referee: Nicky Inwood (New Zealand)
PoNationPWDLPFPAPDTFTABPTP
1Flag of England.svg  England 330014610+136222315
2IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 32015942+17116210
3Flag of the United States.svg  United States 31027359+14111015
4Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 30033170−16702600

Knockout stage

1 September 2010 United States  Flag of the United States.svg40–3IRFU flag.svg  Ireland Surrey Sports Park, Guildford  
Try: Victoria Folayan 11', 72'
Amy Daniels 36', 56'
Vanesha McGee 75'
Con: Christy Ringgenberg 12', 21', 37', 57', 76'		 Report Pen: Niamh Briggs 29'Referee: Sébastien Minery (France)
5 September 2010 United States  Flag of the United States.svg23–20Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Surrey Sports Park, Guildford  
Try: Ashley English 30'
Lynelle Kugler 42'
Vanesha McGee 47'
Con: Christy Ringgenberg 43'
Pen: Christy Ringgenberg 16', 20'		 Report Try: 'Heather Moyse 7'
Megan Gibbs 35'
Pens: Anna Schnell 3', 66'
Con: Anna Schnell 8', 36'		Referee: Sébastien Minery (France)

2014 Rugby World Cup

1 August 2014 United States  Flag of the United States.svg17–23IRFU flag.svg  Ireland CNR, Marcoussis Pitch 2 
Report Referee: Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sherry Trumbull
5 August 2014 United States  Flag of the United States.svg47–7Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan CNR, Marcoussis Pitch 2 
Report Referee: Flag of Spain.svg Alhambra Nievas
9 August 2014 United States  Flag of the United States.svg3–34Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand CNR, Marcoussis Pitch 1 
Report Referee: Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sherry Turnbull
TeamPldWDLTFPFPA+/−BPPts
IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 3300108036+44113
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 32012012725+102311
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3102106764+326
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 3003217166−14900

Knockout stage

13 August 2014 United States  Flag of the United States.svg23–20Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia CNR, Marcoussis Pitch 1 
18:30Try: Jillion Potter 43',
Carmen Farmer 61',
Vanesha McGee 68'
Con: Kimber Rozier 68'
Pen: Sadie Anderson 8',
Kimber Rozier 79'		 Report Try: Shannon Parry 2',
Cobie-Jane Morgan 22',
Liz Patu 50'
Con: Ashleigh Hewson 2'
Pen: Ashleigh Hewson 64'
Cards: Michelle Milward Yellow card.svg 79'		Referee: Flag of New Zealand.svg Jessica Beard
17 August 2014 United States  Flag of the United States.svg5–55Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Stade Jean-Bouin, Paris, France  
14:15Try: Kimber Rozier 49' Report Try: Aroha Savage 15',
Rawinia Everitt 24',
Shakira Baker 31',
Selica Winiata 34',
Honey Hireme 37', 43', 59', 77',
Aleisha Nelson 70'
Con: Kelly Brazier 31', 34', 37', 59', 70'		Referee: IRFU flag.svg Helen O'Reilly

2017 Rugby World Cup

9 August 2017 United States  Flag of the United States.svg24–12Flag of Italy.svg  Italy UCD Bowl, Dublin  
16:30Report [4]
13 August 2017 United States  Flag of the United States.svg43–0Flag of Spain.svg  Spain UCD Bowl, Dublin  
14:45Report [5]
17 August 2017 United States  Flag of the United States.svg26–47Flag of England.svg  England Billings Park UCD, Dublin  
14:30Report [6]
TeamPWDLTFPFPA+/−BPPts
Flag of England.svg  England 33002715944+115315
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3201159359+34311
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 3102427107−8004
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 3003533102−6900

Knockout stage

22 August 2017 United States  Flag of the United States.svg12–45Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Kingspan Stadium, Belfast  
16:00 GMT (UTC+00)Report [7]
26 August 2017 United States  Flag of the United States.svg23–31Flag of France.svg  France Kingspan Stadium, Belfast  
16:00 GMT (UTC+00)Report [8]

2021 Rugby World Cup

9 October 2022 United States  Flag of the United States.svg10–22Flag of Italy.svg  Italy (1 BP) Northland Events Centre, Whangārei  
12:45 NZDT (UTC+13) Report
15 October 2022(1 BP) United States  Flag of the United States.svg30–17Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Northland Events Centre, Whangārei  
17:30 NZDT (UTC+13) Report
23 October 2022(1 BP) Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg29–14Flag of the United States.svg  United States Waitakere Stadium, Auckland  
15:15 NZDT (UTC+13) Report
PosTeam
PldWDLPFPAPDTBPts
1Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 33009231+6116315
2Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 32015540+15819
3Flag of the United States.svg  United States 31025468−14815
4Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 30033092−62500
Source: [ citation needed ]

Knockout stage

30 October 2022 Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg32–11Flag of the United States.svg  United States Waitakere Stadium, Auckland  
16:30 NZDT (UTC+13) Report

2025 Rugby World Cup

22 August 2025(1 BP) England  Flag of England.svg69–7Flag of the United States.svg  United States Stadium of Light, Sunderland  
19:30 BST (UTC+1)Report [9] Attendance: 42,723 [10]
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa) [11]
30 August 2025(1 BP) United States  Flag of the United States.svg31–31Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia (1 BP) York Community Stadium, York  
19:30 BST (UTC+1)Report [12] Attendance: 7,828 [13]
Referee: Sara Cox (England) [11]
6 September 2025(1 BP) United States  Flag of the United States.svg60–0Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa York Community Stadium, York  
13:30 BST (UTC+1) Report Referee: Natarsha Ganley (New Zealand) [11]
PosTeamPldWDLPFPAPDTFTATBLBPtsQualification
1Flag of England.svg  England (Q)330020817+1913223015Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia (Q)311111178+331712208
3Flag of the United States.svg  United States (E)311198100−21616208
4Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa (E)30033225−222035000
Updated to match(es) played on 6 September 2025. Source: World Rugby [14]
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

Overall record

Overall record against all nations in the World Cup:

CountryPWDLPFPAWin %
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 53111068060%
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 4202948150%
Flag of England.svg  England 61058521516.67%
Flag of France.svg  France 200232520%
IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 53021695960%
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 210134050%
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 220015117100%
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 2200987100%
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1100940100%
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 51044217820%
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 1100840100%
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 1100460100%
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 1100600100%
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 43011042175%
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 22004910100%
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 11001110100%
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 11005615100%
Total4527116139978160%

References

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  2. ↑ Birch, John (2016-04-14). "Remembering WRWC'91: The final and the legacy". Scrum Queens. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  3. ↑ "Rugby World Cup 1991 30th anniversary: Today's players reflect on women's rugby pioneers". www.women.rugby. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  4. ↑ rugbybworldcup.com. "Women's Rugby World Cup 2017". www.rwcwomens.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-05. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
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  8. ↑ rugbybworldcup.com. "Women's Rugby World Cup 2017". www.rwcwomens.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-29. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  9. ↑ "ENG 69-7 USA: England open Rugby World Cup 2025 with convincing win". Rugby World Cup. 22 August 2025. Archived from the original on 30 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  10. ↑ Henson, Mike (22 August 2025). "England open World Cup with 11-try win over USA". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  11. 1 2 3 "Match Officials Appointments | Women's Rugby World Cup 2025". World Rugby. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  12. ↑ "USA 31-31 AUS: Classic ends in draw to blow Pool A open". Rugby World Cup. 30 August 2025. Archived from the original on 30 August 2025.
  13. ↑ McLaughlin, Luke (30 August 2025). "Australia and USA draw thriller to bring belated jeopardy to Rugby World Cup". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
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