Overview
- The USA Eagles beat Spain 29–22 in Cary on Saturday to move to three wins from three in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup.
- Mitch Wilson, Paddy Ryan, Julian Roberts and Perry Mayo scored tries for the USA while Estanislao Bay, Jaime Manteca and Martiniano Cian crossed for Spain.
- A first-half yellow card to Perry Mayo shifted momentum and allowed Spain to take the lead early in the second half before the Eagles regained control.
- Openside Paddy Ryan produced three crucial turnovers in the final quarter that stopped Spanish attacks and helped secure the late victory.
- The Nations Cup is a new summer competition to test squad depth and the USA’s tight, late wins underline both the team’s resilience and remaining discipline issues as they prepare for August internationals.