Rivalry With Canada
The United States biggest rival in rugby is Canada. The US has played more test matches against Canada than any other country. The two teams first met in 1977, and have played every year since then with the exception of 2010. As of November 2012, the two sides have met 48 times, with 12 wins for the US, 35 wins for Canada, and 1 draw.
The USA and Canada routinely play in each other in qualifying matches for the Rugby World Cup. They have met in qualification matches for the 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011 tournaments, and are scheduled to play again in 2013 in qualification for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
The Eagles first win against Canada on Canadian soil was September 9, 1995 by a score of 15–14. The Eagles greatest margin of victory over Canada was in 2003, with a 35-20 win in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the Pan-Am series. The Eagles longest losing streak against Canada is seven consecutive losses from May 18, 1996 through August 18, 1998.
The USA's most recent victory over Canada was a 12-6 victory on July 4, 2009 in Charleston, South Carolina in a qualifying match for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The Eagles most recent away win was a 20-19 victory on June 26, 2005.
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