USA Women's Eagles Will Face Italy in Mansfield
The USA Women's Eagles rugby team is scheduled to compete against Italy in Mansfield on October 17, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Soccer
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Telesi Uhatafe and the sixth-ranked USA Women's Eagles will host eighth-ranked Italy for an international rugby match on October 17, 2026. The competition is part of a three-week series featuring top teams in the sport.
Why it matters
Matches in the WXV Global Series highlight top-tier international talent as teams prepare for major upcoming tournaments on American soil. The event showcases the USA program's current ranking against global opponents.
USA is ranked 6th globally while Italy holds the 8th position. Rugby scoring remains consistent, with a try worth 5 points and a successful conversion kick adding 2 points.
The players
Telesi Uhatafe
She is a 23-year-old rugby player who previously attended Southern Nazarene University and earned a National Collegiate Rugby Player of the Year award.
USA Women's Eagles
This organization is the national women's rugby team of the United States and is currently ranked sixth in the world.
The details
Telesi Uhatafe, designated Eagle Number 334, joined the senior squad following a standout collegiate career at Southern Nazarene University. The match is part of the WXV Global Series, which comprises the top 12 national teams in the world.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: USA Women's Eagles face Italy in Mansfield.
October 24, 2026: USA Women's Eagles face Italy in Nashville.
October 30, 2026: USA Women's Eagles face England in Newark.
Season Trajectory
This series acts as a critical precursor to the 2031 Men's and 2033 Women's Rugby World Cups hosted by the USA. Participating in the WXV Global Series directly impacts the competitive ranking of the USA Women's Eagles heading into future championship cycles.
Spectators attending the Mansfield event will see the USA team attempt to defend their 6th-place world ranking against an 8th-ranked Italian side. The match provides a rare opportunity to observe top-tier international play before the team moves on to subsequent fixtures in Nashville and Newark.
The takeaway
Rugby matches rely on precise forward movement and scoring mechanics like the five-point try to determine international standings. Local fans can support the national squad as they compete in this high-stakes tournament series.
Further reading
For more on competitive team matches, visit the Soccer section.
More information
Find WXV Global Series ticket purchase options on the official portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Magazine.
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