Elizabeth Cairns (born October 23, 1992) is an American rugby union player. She made her international debut for the United States in June 2015 against England.
| Date of birth | October 23, 1992 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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Cairns was named in the Eagles squad for the 2019 Women’s Rugby Super Series.[1]
Cairns came off the bench and scored a try in their Autumn International against Ireland in 2021.[2][3] She later featured in their 89–0 trouncing by England.[4][5]
Cairns was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[6][7] She started against the Wallaroos in their 16–14 win in Auckland.[8][9] She was named in the starting line-up against the Black Ferns in Whangārei.[10][11] She was selected in the Eagles squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[12][13][14]
References
edit- ^ "Eagles to take on world's best in Super Series". Americas Rugby News. June 24, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Lacey-Hatton, Jack (November 12, 2021). "Ireland Women edge USA in historic test". Six Nations Rugby. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Diallo, Raf (November 12, 2021). "Recap: Ireland 20-10 USA". RTE.ie. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Rendell, Sarah (November 19, 2021). "Red Roses v USA Preview - Autumn Internationals". Rugby World. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Red Roses defeat USA at Sixways". www.englandrugby.com. November 22, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 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.
- ^ "Eagles hold on to beat Australia and end losing streak". Americas Rugby News. June 12, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Tucker, Jim (June 12, 2022). "Comeback character from Wallaroos falls short in Auckland". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Burnes, Campbell (June 17, 2022). "PREVIEW: Black Ferns v USA (Whangārei)". allblacks.com. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "USA Names Roster to Face NZ in NZ". The Rugby Breakdown. June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 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.