USA Rugby Women’s Eagles To Take On Italy in Mansfield

USA Rugby and TEG Rugby Live today announced that the USA Women’s Eagles will open a three-weekend international rugby series in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area this October, hosting Italy on October 17th, at the brand new Texas Health Mansfield Stadium, in Mansfield, Texas.

The matchup will bring elite international rugby to North Texas as the Women's Eagles face a familiar opponent on U.S. soil, as part of World Rugby’s WXV Global Series competition. The USA last met Italy during the 2023 WXV 2 tournament in Cape Town, South Africa. This October, the Eagles will have the opportunity to host Italy in front of a raucous Texas crowd, as the team continues building towards the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2033, which will be staged in North America.

Fans can register now for pre-sale and early access to tickets here. Tickets will be on sale through AXS. Pre-sale for tickets opens Tuesday, June 30th, at 10AM CT. General public on-sale starts Thursday, July 2nd, at 10AM CT.

"USA Rugby is excited to showcase USA Eagles' energy in new cities across the United States this October,” said USA Rugby CEO Bill Goren. “We're thrilled to host this WXV home game in Texas, and welcome an international powerhouse, Italy, in some exciting action. This match will add to the excitement as fans get the chance to experience top tier rugby on US soil as we prepare for the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups."

"More than giving Mansfield families something they couldn't get anywhere else in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, hosting an international rugby match with Olympic-level athletes puts Mansfield on the world stage," said Mansfield Mayor Michael Evans. "The Mansfield community understands the power of sports to bring us together and what better way to show that than with international play."

"We are thrilled to welcome the USA Women's Eagles and Italy to Texas Health Mansfield Stadium this October," said Monica Paul, Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission. "This world-class international matchup reflects our region's status as a premier destination for women's sports, and we can't wait to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes and fans.”

“We are proud to bring world-class rugby to Mansfield,” said Scott Norton, general manager of Texas Health Mansfield Stadium. “Our venue was designed with a diversity of events in mind, and this is a clear example of that vision in action. Hosting an international rugby event showcases the versatility of our stadium, and we look forward to delivering a first-class experience for both teams and visitors in Mansfield.”

“TEG Rugby Live is thrilled to be bringing world-class international rugby to Texas this October,” said TEG Rugby Live Managing Director Stephen Cottrell. “This is a fantastic opportunity for fans in Texas to get behind the Eagles and experience elite international rugby right on their doorstep. We can't wait to welcome fans and deliver an unforgettable experience this Autumn.”

The standing of this matchup continues the surge in rugby’s popularity in the United States, with the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2033 tournaments set to be staged in North America. This announcement reflects the collective ambition of USA Rugby and World Rugby to grow the game in the United States. As the region builds toward hosting the aforementioned World Cups, World Rugby and member unions are partnering to strategically position premium international rugby in key U.S. markets.