United States men's national rugby league team
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The United States national rugby league team represents the United States in international rugby league competitions. The team is managed by the USA Rugby League (USARL).
Team information | ||||||
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Nickname | Hawks | |||||
Governing body | USA Rugby League | |||||
Region | Americas Rugby League | |||||
Head coach | Sean Rutgerson | |||||
Most caps | Gary Kerkorian (17) | |||||
Top try-scorer | Taylor Alley Alvin Kirkland (17) | |||||
Top point-scorer | Gary Kerkorian (171) | |||||
Home stadium | Hodges Stadium | |||||
IRL ranking | (Current) 33rd (Highest Rank 2014) 9th (Lowest Rank 2023) 38th | |||||
Uniforms | ||||||
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Team results | ||||||
First international | ||||||
France 31–0 United States (Toulouse, France; October 1954) | ||||||
Biggest win | ||||||
Japan 6–78 United States (Jacksonville, U.S.; June 27, 2003) | ||||||
Biggest defeat | ||||||
England 110–0 United States (Orlando, U.S.; 2000) | ||||||
World Cup | ||||||
Appearances | 2 (first time in 2013) | |||||
Best result | Quarterfinals (2013) |
The United States competed with little success in some international games during the 1950s, but did not return to consistent competition until 1987. Following the establishment of the American National Rugby League (AMNRL) in 1997, the team began to participate in more regular international competition. They reached the quarterfinals of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. In 2014, the USARL became the national governing body for rugby league in the United States.