USA Eagles Edge Hong Kong China 28-26
The USA extended its unbeaten run in the World Rugby Nations Cup with a late try and conversion.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Other Sports
The USA Eagles defeated Hong Kong China 28-26 in the World Rugby Nations Cup. Kaleb Geiger scored a try with less than four minutes left, and Chris Hilsenbeck added the conversion to take the lead.
Why it matters
The win keeps the USA among the few unbeaten sides left in the competition, with Georgia the only other undefeated team. The result strengthens the USA's position as the tournament moves toward its later rounds.
The USA held more than 60 per cent of possession and territory and made eight entries into the attacking 22 in the first half, scoring 14 points from those entries. The USA led for 28 minutes in total, with Hilsenbeck's conversion proving decisive.
The players
USA Eagles
The United States men's national rugby union team, competing in the World Rugby Nations Cup.
Chris Hilsenbeck
A USA Eagles kicker who landed the match-winning conversion in the win over Hong Kong China.
Kaleb Geiger
A replacement hooker for the USA Eagles who scored the late try that levelled the score.
The details
Hilsenbeck kicked a long-range penalty earlier in the season to beat Portugal, and the USA also beat Zimbabwe and Spain this season. The USA will face Romania in round five on Saturday evening at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf.
Timeline
Earlier this season: USA beat Portugal, Zimbabwe and Spain.
Saturday evening: USA faces Romania in round five at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf.
Season Trajectory
The win keeps the USA among the few undefeated sides in the World Rugby Nations Cup standings, with Georgia the only other team still unbeaten. Romania, which lost to Tonga in an 81-point Test on Friday, faces a difficult path as the USA prepares for their round five meeting.
The USA's unbeaten record keeps its round five meeting with Romania as a key fixture for the competition table. Fans tracking the standings will see Romania's position shaped by its loss to Tonga and its 36-all draw with Uruguay.
The takeaway
A late conversion can decide a close international match, and the USA's unbeaten run shows how a narrow margin can keep a team at the top of a competitive table. Watching the round five result against Romania will clarify which sides remain in contention.
What happens next
The USA Eagles face Romania in round five on Saturday evening at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Rugbypass.
