Gabby Cantorna

Gabby Cantorna
Date of birth (1995-08-02) August 2, 1995 (age 29)
Place of birthMadison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight172 lb (78 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Center, Fly half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–Present Exeter Chiefs 63 (333)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–Present  United States 30 (52)

Gabriella Cantorna (born August 2, 1995) is an American rugby union player. She plays for the United States and for Exeter Chiefs in the Premier 15s.[1]

Rugby career

Cantorna grew up in Pennsylvania and began playing rugby at the age of 14.[2] She went to Pennsylvania State University and won four National College Championships.[2] In 2017 she was awarded the D1 Elite National Championship MVP award.[2]

Cantorna made her international debut for the United States against New Zealand in 2018 during the Eagles Autumn Internationals.[3] In 2020, She signed a one-year contract with the Exeter Chiefs.[3][4]

Cantorna was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[5][6] She was selected in the Eagles squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[7][8][9]

In 2023, She was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[10][11] She successfully kicked five points in her sides 20–14 win over Spain.[12][13]

References

  1. ^ "USA quartet to return to Exeter". BBC Sport. July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Roberts, Olly (June 1, 2022). "Exeter Chiefs: US star Gabby Cantorna reveals how COVID-19 led her to England". GiveMeSport. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Exeter Chiefs Signs Women's Eagles Gabby Cantorna, Kate Zackary & Jennine Duncan". djcoilrugby. September 16, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  4. ^ Richards, Larkin (September 30, 2020). "Gabby Cantorna Becomes First Penn State Rugby Alum To Sign Abroad". Onward State. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  5. ^ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  6. ^ Cahill, Calder (May 9, 2022). "USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022". USA Rugby. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 16, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  9. ^ Mockford, Sarah (October 9, 2022). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  10. ^ "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series". Americas Rugby News. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  11. ^ Dean, Taylor (February 28, 2023). "World Rugby Pacific Four Series returns for 2023 with USA Women's Eagles Traveling Roster and Schedule Confirmed". eagles.rugby. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  12. ^ "Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid". Americas Rugby News. March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  13. ^ Dean, Taylor (March 25, 2023). "USA Women's Eagles Defeat Spain in first match of 2023". eagles.rugby. Retrieved March 28, 2023.