CONGRATULATING 1991 U.S. WOMEN'S RUGBY TEAM

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Record: House Floor
Section type: Recognition
Chamber: House
Date: April 16, 2026
Congress: 119th Congress
Why this source matters: This section came from the House floor portion of the record.

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Mr. MOULTON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. MOULTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable and often overlooked chapter in American sports. Thirty-five years ago, on April 14, 1991, the U.S. Women's Eagles won the inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup in Cardiff. They did so without the support or recognition that athletes expect today. They balanced full-time jobs, studies, and families, and paid their own way to compete.

During the tournament, they upset powerhouse New Zealand and beat

England 19-6 in the final.

Their legacy is not just a trophy. It is proof that leadership often comes from those willing to challenge the status quo.

Today, women's rugby is one of the fastest growing sports. Across the U.S., women have opportunities to play at the highest levels because of this team's accomplishments.