USA thrash Samoa in 10-try rout as World Cup quarter-final spot hangs in balance

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06/09/2025 16:50

Pool A: USA 53-0 Samoa
Tafuna scores four tries but Eagles rely on England to win

USA held up their end of the bargain in their quest to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup, but they face a nervous wait to see if their commanding victory over Samoa is significant enough.

The Eagles knew they had to win here in York and hope Australia were beaten by England without securing a losing bonus point to reach the last eight - with a 135-point swing also needed across the two games to ensure the States overhauled the Wallaroos.