A triple-header of rugby action featuring several of the world’s best teams will be coming to Soldier Field this fall.
The event, dubbed “The Rugby Weekend,” will take place on Nov. 3 and will feature both the U.S. men’s and women’s rugby teams as they do battle on the Lakefront.
The US women’s squad will take on the New Zealand Black Ferns. That game will kick off the afternoon, and will be followed by matchup of the men’s teams from Ireland and Italy.
Finally, the legendary Maori All Blacks from New Zealand will take on the USA Eagles men’s squad in the final contest of the day.
Here is the full schedule:
12 p.m.: USA Eagles (Women’s team) vs. Black Ferns
3 p.m.: Ireland vs. Italy
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5:15 p.m.: USA Eagles (Men’s team) vs. Maori All Blacks
Tickets start at $40, and will cover all three games for the afternoon. They will go on sale May 21, and a special presale is being held for Chicago Bears season ticket holders and Citibank members, according to Round Robin Sports.
