Local rugby players react to U.S. women's team's historic bronze medal

Team USA won its first women's rugby medal in history, and several of the athletes have ties to New England.

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[murraysmith]

Well done team USA.. Huge defensive effort in the bronze playoff. Brave Performance. Respect from NZ

[ManaBlack]

That last try was incredible the best last second heart breaker I've ever seen in the sport a whole field effort and the determination and strength to swat away defenders to then run like the wind and score the match winner for medal was mind blowing 🤯 and I'm a kiwi who's played Rugby all my life absolutely inspirational team USA 🇺🇸 ❤ from NZ 👊

[Clipper_Damez]

So much to be proud of. Fine ambassadors of the game and of your nation. Only upwards for US sevens rugby from here on!

[usctrojans]

Wonderful Back Story and an Exciting Bronze Medal Win over the Heavy Favorites Australia...In the Final Seconds of a Trrilling Game! Congratulations Team USA!

[TekawaElisaia]

I'm from New Zealand but now an NFL fan don't watch rugby anymore
But watched your game at the end I was crying I am so happy glad proud over the moon CONGRATULATIONS you deserve it 💖

[MrWillt]

Well done USA you really have come a long way as I have watched your progress over the years.

[ciaranbrk]

Well well done from Ireland it’s a great team especially for a nation that doesn’t play rugby at the top level

[stevenfrench]

great to see these U.S. Formels flying high, these girls deserve a chocolate fish, well done from New Zealand..

[JunkYardCardGuy]

This is "miracle on ice" level..

[robertglennienz]

Don't be discouraged by the bronze medal. It is a great result and although New Zealand got the gold, we think you guys are powerhouses. One day, maybe in 2028, it will be yours!

[teto]

Could you have at least shown that final play? I was it live and it was

[neill]

USA Eagles play England's Red Roses on the 29th of September in Vancouver, France a week later in Langley, then Ireland in Vancouver on the 11th October. Lets hope we see lots of US fans there and some decent TV coverage.
Failing that World Rugby's free streaming service Rugby PassTV will have all 27 WXV games live.

[adelaidewilson]

new zealand 7 sisters rugby seven won the gold talk aout that back to back💕🏅

[pemonline]

Congratulations ladies. The Aussies are hard to beat. Go Black Ferns!

[jamessalemi]

SIMPLE : NOT ONLY GREATEST IN USA RUGBY HISTORY...BUT GREATEST RUN, GAME AND VICTORY IN WOMEN'S SPORT HISTORY....ALL DISCIPLINES❤
COACH JAMES OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING 🏋

[HannibalSlekta]

It would be great if some network in the U.S pick up the broadcasting rights to their own men's (MRL) Major League Rugby competition & their women's competition the (WPLR) Women's Premier League Rugby & give the sport more exposure to Americans so they can see what a fantastic sport it really is...especially since they're to host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2031

[sonnyca]

What is an NFL coach trained them? How about hiring players from the LFL?

[XxTheMarfareMuffinxX]

After watching Team USA, the NFL looks so boring...