In 2001 , as a response to the September 11 attacks , the AMNRL set up a rugby league match between local USA born players ( USA All Stars ) and AMNRL players who were born overseas ( World Allies All Stars ) . The match was won by the USA All Stars 27 – 26 . Proceeds from the game were donated to the Red Cross to help with cleanup operations . Since 2002 , the Tomahawks have been playing regular international competition in the United States . In 2002 , the United States were defeated by Russia 54 – 10 in front of over 5,000 spectators in Moscow
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
United States national rugby league team