Rugby: US qualify for RWC 2011

The United States qualified for the 2011 Rugby World Cup when they beat Uruguay 27-6 yesterday.

The Eagles defeated Uruguay 27-22 in Montevideo a week ago, and swept the two-leg Americas playoffs 54-28 in a repeat of four years ago.

In 2011, the US will play in Pool C with two-time champion Australia, Ireland, Italy and a European team yet to be determined. Uruguay have another chance to qualify in continental playoffs.