USA men's and women's rugby teams set for Nashville doubleheader in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The United States men's and women's national rugby teams will play a doubleheader in Nashville on October 24 at Geodis Park. The women's team will face Italy at 3:15 p.m. CT, and the men will take on Australia at 6 p.m. CT. Geodis Park, which opened in 2022, has hosted previous soccer matches and will provide a venue for international rugby as the sport grows in the U.S. Community events and a fan fest are planned leading up to the matches, expected to draw fans from across the country. Tickets are set to go on sale soon.
- •USA women's team ranked 8th, men 15th in world rankings.
- •Geodis Park has hosted various sports events since its opening.
- •Community events are planned to engage local fans.
- •Australia will host the men's World Cup in 2027.
- •Nashville is shortlisted for future Rugby World Cup matches.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — United States men's, women's rugby teams to play in Nashville in October
"The United States men's and women's national rugby teams will play in Nashville on Oct. 24. The men will face Australia and the women will play Italy.
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