Naima Reddick

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Naima Reddick
Born (1984-05-26) May 26, 1984 (age 38)
Education Piedmont High School
Alma mater California State University, Chico
Rugby career
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2010-present United States 13 (-)

Naima Reddick (born May 26, 1984) is an American rugby union player. She debuted for the United States in 2010 against Canada. She was selected for the squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland. [1] [2] [3]

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Early career

Reddick started playing rugby at Piedmont High School. She then played for Chico State University for five years. She has played for the Berkeley All Blues, NorCal Triple Threat, Northern United in Porirua, New Zealand and also for the Wellington Pride provincial side, [4] San Francisco Golden Gate RFC and currently for the Seattle Saracens.

She represented the Eagles Under 19 team in 2003 and the Under 23s from 2006 to 2007. She went to the 2010 and 2014 Women's Rugby World Cups. [5]

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References

  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. Young, Wendy (September 9, 2011). "USA Eagle Naima Reddick Flourishes in New Zealand!". YSCRugby - Women's Rugby News. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  5. Welsh, Jessica (September 27, 2016). "Eagle Alumni Spotlight: Meet Naima Reddick". USA Rugby. Retrieved October 3, 2017.