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.

Bridget Kahele
Date of birth (1996-08-01) 1 August 1996 (age 28)
Place of birthAldie, Virginia, United States
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight154 lb (70 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrumhalf
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022  United States 3 (0)

Rugby career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  2. ^ "USA 15s Names Pacific Four Roster". The Rugby Breakdown. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  3. ^ "Pacific Four – Canada vs USA – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-05. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  4. ^ "Canada overpower USA in statement win to open Pacific Four". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-06. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  5. ^ "Pacific Four – Australia vs USA – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  6. ^ "Eagles hold on to beat Australia and end losing streak". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-12. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  7. ^ "Pacific Four – New Zealand vs USA – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  8. ^ "Black Ferns blast Eagles to claim Pacific Four title". Americas Rugby News. 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  9. ^ 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 2022-10-12.
  10. ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  11. ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
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