Christiane Pheil (born May 21, 1989) is an American rugby union player. She debuted for the United States in 2016. She was selected for the squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.[1][2][3]

Christiane Pheil
Born (1989-05-21) May 21, 1989 (age 35)
EducationAsheville High School
Alma materPennsylvania State University
University of Colorado, Boulder
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016  United States 8 (-)

Biography

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Born in St. Petersburg, Florida to David and Carlyn Pheil. At Asheville High School she participated in tennis, track and field and cross country.[4] Pheil started playing tennis since she was seven years old and attended the University of Colorado Boulder on a tennis scholarship.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Wise, Chad (July 17, 2017). "Eagles announced for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland". USA Rugby. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  2. ^ "Women Eagles Name World Cup Squad". www.thisisamericanrugby.com. July 17, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  3. ^ "New caps in Women's Eagles World Cup squad". Americas Rugby News.com. July 20, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  4. ^ "Christiane Pheil - 2008 Tennis Roster - University of Colorado Buffaloes Athletics". CUBuffs.com. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  5. ^ "Brooks: Pheil Has Feel For Rugby - University of Colorado Buffaloes Athletics". CUBuffs.com. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
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