‘We’re trying to get some fireworks’: US men’s and women’s rugby teams seek Fourth of July wins
Amid America’s 250th-birthday celebrations, the Eagles are facing tough challenges, looking for momentum and meaning on and off the field Saturday is America’s 250th birthday and a huge national holiday but the US Eagles will be working. The men are in Denver, kicking off the World Rugby Nations Cup against Portugal, champions of Europe’s second tier. The women are in Johannesburg for the first of two games against South Africa, a double bill with the Springbok men facing England. “I’m dual nat…

