Washington Football Team President Jason Wright said it would be an honour to host the All Blacks and USA Eagles at FedEx Field. “We could not be happier to host this Test Match at FedExField, as it demonstrates our business vision to attract global sporting events, such as future Rugby World Cup matches, that we know quench the thirst USA vs All Blacks Rugby live of our diverse and sports-obsessed DMV region. Our organization looks forward to making this a memorable event and supporting a robust week of activity for the global rugby community.” All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster added: “We’re really excited to again be going back to the United States. To go to Washington, DC for a first-ever All Blacks Test there will be exciting for the team. We’ve had a couple of great experiences in the US already, albeit with one bad result against Ireland in 2016.
But our game against the USA in 2014 was highly memorable, with real excitement from the crowd and huge interest in the All Blacks. So hopefully it’s another chance to grow the game of rugby there.” The USA Eagles are coming off their first assembly USA vs All Blacks Rugby live stream since 2019 and look ahead to a busy season with qualification for the 2023 France Rugby World Cup the major focus alongside Tests against the All Blacks and Ireland on US soil. There are plans for the USA to face New Zealand in October 2021. Writing for the New Zealand Herald, Liam Napier notes that the match is being positioned to be played on Saturday October 23, 2011. The new home of NFL franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders is positioned as the prospective host venue. The Allegiant Stadium seats 70,000 spectators. The match would be the second time wherein the USA Eagles take on the New Zealand All Blacks at an NFL venue. The All Blacks were 74-6 winners at Chicago’s Soldier Field in 2014. Soldier Field also hosted the USA vs Australia in 2015; Ireland vs New Zealand in 2016; and the USA vs Maori All Blacks in 2018.
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