Elizabeth Cairns (rugby union)
| Date of birth | October 23, 1992 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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Elizabeth Cairns (born October 23, 1992) is an American rugby union player. She made her international debut for the United States in June 2015 against England.
Cairns was named in the Eagles squad for the 2019 Women’s Rugby Super Series.[1]
Cairns came off the bench and scored a try in their Autumn International against Ireland in 2021.[2][3] She later featured in their 89–0 trouncing by England.[4][5]
Cairns was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[6][7] She started against the Wallaroos in their 16–14 win in Auckland.[8][9] She was named in the starting line-up against the Black Ferns in Whangārei.[10][11] She was selected in the Eagles squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[12][13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Eagles to take on world's best in Super Series". Americas Rugby News. June 24, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Lacey-Hatton, Jack (November 12, 2021). "Ireland Women edge USA in historic test". Six Nations Rugby. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Diallo, Raf (November 12, 2021). "Recap: Ireland 20-10 USA". RTE.ie. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Rendell, Sarah (November 19, 2021). "Red Roses v USA Preview - Autumn Internationals". Rugby World. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Red Roses defeat USA at Sixways". www.englandrugby.com. November 22, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Cahill, Calder (May 9, 2022). "USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022". USA Rugby. Retrieved June 20, 2022.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Eagles hold on to beat Australia and end losing streak". Americas Rugby News. June 12, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Tucker, Jim (June 12, 2022). "Comeback character from Wallaroos falls short in Auckland". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Burnes, Campbell (June 17, 2022). "PREVIEW: Black Ferns v USA (Whangārei)". allblacks.com. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "USA Names Roster to Face NZ in NZ". The Rugby Breakdown. June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 16, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Mockford, Sarah (October 9, 2022). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved October 12, 2022.