McKenzie Hawkins

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McKenzie Hawkins
Date of birth (1997-01-08) 8 January 1997 (age 27)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Center, Fullback
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018–PresentFlag of the United States.svg  United States 13 (0)

McKenzie Hawkins (born January 8, 1997) is an American rugby union player. She plays at Flyhalf for the United States and competed at the 2021 Rugby World Cup.

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Rugby career

2014–18

Hawkins attended Maryville High School in Tennessee, and was named to the USA Rugby High School All Americans in 2014. [1] It was her third All-American selection in just two years. [1] Hawkins committed to Lindenwood University for her college career and helped lead the team to three consecutive national championships in both 7’s and 15’s. In 2018, Hawkins was awarded the MA Sorensen Collegiate Rugby Player of the Year. She made her test debut against New Zealand in November 2018.

2022–23

Hawkins was selected in the Eagles squad for the deferred 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. [2] [3]

Hawkins was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series. [4] [5] She started for the Eagles in their 20–14 win against Spain in Madrid. [6] [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 Southard, Dargan (2014-08-01). "Maryville's Hawkins earns 'huge honor,' USA Rugby spot". The Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  2. 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 2023-03-29.
  3. "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  4. "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  5. Dean, Taylor (2023-02-28). "World Rugby Pacific Four Series returns for 2023 with USA Women's Eagles Traveling Roster and Schedule Confirmed". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  6. "Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  7. Dean, Taylor (2023-03-25). "USA Women's Eagles Defeat Spain in first match of 2023". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 2023-03-28.