Bridget Kahele (born 1 August 1996) is an American rugby union player. She debuted for the Eagles in 2022 and competed at the 2021 Rugby World Cup.
Date of birth | 1 August 1996 | ||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Aldie, Virginia, United States | ||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
Weight | 154 lb (70 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||
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Rugby career
editKahele was named in the United States squad to the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[1][2] She made her international debut against Canada in the opening game of the tournament.[3][4] She also started in their narrow 16–14 victory over Australia in her second appearance.[5][6] She came off the bench when the Eagles faced the Black Ferns in her third match.[7][8]
Kahele was selected in the Eagles squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[9][10][11]
References
edit- ^ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "USA 15s Names Pacific Four Roster". The Rugby Breakdown. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Pacific Four – Canada vs USA – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-05. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Canada overpower USA in statement win to open Pacific Four". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-06. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Pacific Four – Australia vs USA – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Eagles hold on to beat Australia and end losing streak". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-12. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Pacific Four – New Zealand vs USA – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Black Ferns blast Eagles to claim Pacific Four title". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Cahill, Calder (2022-09-14). "USA Women's Eagles Rugby World Cup roster named as the official countdown to New Zealand begins". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.