| 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) | ||||||||||||||||
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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.
Kahele 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]
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Canada and New Zealand have played 17 games against each other, with New Zealand winning every match. Their first match-up was at the inaugural 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup in Wales, New Zealand winning 24–8 in their pool game. They met again at two other World Cup's — 2006 and 2017. Since 2022, they meet annually in the Pacific Four Series.
