Meet Our Teams
USA Rugby 7’s
USA Rugby 7’s is an organization formed by USA Rugby that competes in international tournaments around the world. The main competition is the HSBC World Rugby SVNS Series which is organized of 8 tournaments that are played around the world from December to June. During these tournaments, points are accumulated to help rank the world’s best teams.
Men’s Sevens
The USA Men’s 7’s program is a core team on the HSBC World Sevens Series. They also have a chance to compete in major tournaments such as Rugby World Cup Sevens, Summer Olympics, and Pan American Games. They are now led by new Head Coach, Simon Amor.
Women’s Sevens
The USA Women’s 7’s program is a core team on the HSBC World SVNS Series. They also have a chance to compete in major tournaments such as Rugby World Cup Sevens, Summer Olympics, and Pan American Games. They are lead by Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell and are currently ranked 2nd in the World.
“I am eternally grateful for the support that the Golden Eagles have and continue to provide for the USA Rugby 7’s program, as we seek to try and give ourselves the financial stability to compete on the World stage and allow these talented individuals the opportunity to maximise their potential as rugby players and people.
The personal touch and wisdom that the Golden Eagles bring to the program is intimate, unique and bespoke, assisting and mentoring the players in seeking to achieve their rugby dreams whilst also providing them business and life opportunities to explore off field interests that may enhance their career after rugby and lives as individuals, is so important and equally rewarding.
The mantra of creating and developing a better person to create a better rugby player is at the core of the relationship and philosophy of the Golden Eagles and the USA 7’s program.”
— Mike Friday, Men's 7's Coach
“The support of the Golden Eagles over the past five years has been essential to the team’s ability to be a consistent and competitive force within the Women’s 7s International landscape. Developing a system that delivers performance takes planning, innovation, and hard work, but it also takes resources. The financial backing provided has enabled the staff to deliver improved facilities, staffing, training and competition opportunities, and an enhanced pathway program that enables us to “widen the funnel” to recruit and develop the next generation.
Beyond this, the ability to aid the players’ holistic development through the CARE program has allowed our athletes to grow both personally and professionally with the understanding that having an identity beyond the white lines and a plan for the future are essential.
As we prepare to deliver a podium performance at the Paris Olympics, we want to acknowledge and thank the Golden Eagles for what they have done to help unlock the potential of the USA Women’s 7s team both on the field and off it.”
— Emilie Bydwell, Women's 7's Coach
What Players Are Saying
“The Golden Eagles have been a pivotal reason for the high performance of the Men’s and Women’s 7s teams! The funding and support they have shown has paid off great dividends to both programs. Along with helping build the foundations for our pathway programs to get the next generation of Eagles ready. Without them I do not believe we would be where we are today, and I am very blessed to have their love and support!”
-Aaron Cummings, Men’s 7’s Player
“The Golden Eagles are the backbone to the USA Rugby 7’s program. Without their knowledge, generosity, and mentorship I don’t think the program would be as successful as it has these past few years. They continue to create opportunities for players to live their dreams while playing rugby and create an open doors to their careers after rugby. I am beyond thankful to the Golden Eagles and all that they have done for myself and the program.”
— Perry Baker, Men’s 7’s Player
“The Golden Eagles have been amazing! They came in and made things so much smoother and enjoyable for us. They not only help us financially, but also mentally by wanting to support us in the first place. It gives me much comfort to know we have great people that have our back and that care about our future.”
— Naya Tapper, Women’s 7’s Player
“Without the Golden Eagles, our program would not be anywhere where it is today. From locker rooms, to conditioning equipment to functions wherever we are in the world, the golden eagles make sure that the playing for the 7s program is not only as professional as it can be but also as enjoyable as it can be. They are all incredible people that truly make it a joy to talk to and certainly a highlight point of our tours! They all have our best interests at heart and continually help us off the field, prepping us for life after rugby as well. I am very grateful for all that the golden eagles have done and continue to do.”
— Lucas Lacamp, Men’s 7’s Player
“As women in sports, it is an amazing feeling to know that we have people backing us and who genuinely want us to succeed. Thank you for believing that we can grow the beautiful game of rugby in the USA and around the world."
— Ilona Maher, Women’s 7’s Player
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