Meya Bizer (born May 10, 1993) is an American rugby union and sevens player.

Meya Bizer
Date of birth (1993-05-10) May 10, 1993 (age 31)
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back (7s), Full back (XV)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–Present  United States 27 (0)
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2013–Present  United States 13

Biography

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Bizer participated in football, lacrosse, track and field and soccer in high school.[1] It was here that she was introduced to rugby.[2] She has a bachelor's degree in psychology.[3]

Bizer made her debut for the United States against France in 2012.[3] She made her international sevens debut for the Eagles sevens team in the Sevens Series at the 2013 Guangzhou Sevens. She was selected for the Eagles squad for the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup in France.[3][1]

Bizer was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[4][5] She was named in the Eagles fifteens squad to the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[6][7][8]

Bizer signed with the DMP Sharks for the 2022–2023 season.[9] She was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[10][11] She was in the starting line-up when her side beat Spain 20–14.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ a b Matz, Eddie (August 1, 2014). "Meet Meya Bizer, an American badass". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "'Human Sledgehammer,' Penn State eye rugby 7s title". RSN. May 23, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Meya Bizer - Women's Rugby 15s & 7s Coach". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  4. ^ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  5. ^ Cahill, Calder (May 9, 2022). "USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022". USA Rugby. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 16, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  8. ^ Mockford, Sarah (October 9, 2022). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  9. ^ Mainland, Fergus (January 13, 2023). "DMP Sharks welcome high flying Eagles to their shiver". Sports Gazette. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  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.
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