New Zealand All Blacks Vs. USA Eagles Recap.

Nov. 1st now marks a historic day for rugby in the united states. The New Zealand All Blacks and the USA Eagles battled it out at Solider Field in Chicago, ending in a 74-6 win for the All Blacks, but the score is the last thing on our minds here at Rugby Addicts. This game means much more then the score, with a sellout of 61,500 tickets and a roaring crowd with fans from around the country, this game shows the potential success that is rugby in the United States.

Fans young and old all showed up to Solider Field for a great day of rugby. Selling out an NFL stadium is no easy task after all, clearly there is a huge loyal fan base for the game in the US which we love to see. The atmosphere of the event was just how it should be; fans, players, and a community all coming together to celebrate a love for the sport. It didn't matter if you were a fan of the Eagles or of the All Blacks, all that mattered was that you had a beer (or soda) in your hand, and you were screaming and cheering for your favorite side.

We are so proud of our team and our country, the loss means little to Eagles fans, to be honest we almost expected it, but that doesn't matter to us. What matters is that we had a chance to go to a live test match! Football fans get to go to games every weekend, and watch games on 5 different T.V. channels, as a rugby fan you have to buy a certain cable or satellite TV package, search YouTube, or wait until something is aired at some ungodly hour on a channel you already have, just to see an old game! This match allowed us to come together as community and enjoy something we love with people who share that same love, and that, in our opinion, is just awesome.


 And for those who missed the match, here is a link to a YouTube video with all 80 minutes of the match!