| Date of birth | August 2, 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Madison, Wisconsin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gabriella Cantorna (born August 2, 1995) is an American rugby union player. She plays for the United States and for Exeter Chiefs in the Premier 15s.[1]
Rugby career
[edit]Cantorna grew up in Pennsylvania and began playing rugby at the age of 14.[2] She went to Pennsylvania State University and won four National College Championships.[2] In 2017 she was awarded the D1 Elite National Championship MVP award.[2]
Cantorna made her international debut for the United States against New Zealand in 2018 during the Eagles Autumn Internationals.[3] In 2020, She signed a one-year contract with the Exeter Chiefs.[3][4]
Cantorna was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[5][6] She was selected in the Eagles squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[7][8][9]
In 2023, She was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[10][11] She successfully kicked five points in her sides 20–14 win over Spain.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "USA quartet to return to Exeter". BBC Sport. July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c Roberts, Olly (June 1, 2022). "Exeter Chiefs: US star Gabby Cantorna reveals how COVID-19 led her to England". GiveMeSport. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ a b "Exeter Chiefs Signs Women's Eagles Gabby Cantorna, Kate Zackary & Jennine Duncan". djcoilrugby. September 16, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ Richards, Larkin (September 30, 2020). "Gabby Cantorna Becomes First Penn State Rugby Alum To Sign Abroad". Onward State. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Cahill, Calder (May 9, 2022). "USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022". USA Rugby. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Cahill, Calder (September 14, 2022). "USA Women's Eagles Rugby World Cup roster named as the official countdown to New Zealand begins". eagles.rugby. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 16, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Mockford, Sarah (October 9, 2022). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series". Americas Rugby News. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ Dean, Taylor (February 28, 2023). "World Rugby Pacific Four Series returns for 2023 with USA Women's Eagles Traveling Roster and Schedule Confirmed". eagles.rugby. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ "Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid". Americas Rugby News. March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ Dean, Taylor (March 25, 2023). "USA Women's Eagles Defeat Spain in first match of 2023". eagles.rugby. Retrieved March 28, 2023.