American rugby union player
Rugby player
Hope Rogers (born January 7, 1993) is an American rugby union player who plays for Exeter Chiefs in the Allianz Premier 15s . She has competed for the Eagles in three consecutive Rugby World Cup 's, at the 2014 , 2017 and the delayed 2021 tournament.
Early career
Rogers began playing rugby as a sophomore in 2009 at Chambersburg Area Senior High School . In her first year of rugby she made the Mid-Atlantic All Star-Team that went to the U19 National All-Star Championship tournament. She led them to a championship title the next year as captain. In 2011 she received the Kevin Higgins College Scholarships.[ 1] [ 2]
International career
Rogers debuted for the United States against France in June 2013. She was selected for the squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland .[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] She made her rugby sevens debut at the 2017 Sydney Women's Sevens .[ 6] [ 7]
Rogers signed for Exeter Chiefs in January 2022.[ 8] She started the 2021-22 Premier 15s final, finishing as runners up to Saracens Women . Rodgers was named in the 2021-22 Premier 15s team of the year.[ 9]
Rogers was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand .[ 10] [ 11] She was also named in the United States squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup .[ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
In 2023, She was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain , and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series .[ 15] [ 16] She scored two tries in her sides hard-fought victory over Spain.[ 17] [ 18]
References
^ "Hope Rogers - 2011 Kevin Higgins College Scholarship Grant Recipient" . www.usrugbyfoundation.org . December 19, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2017 .
^ "Hope Rogers, South Penn Girls, is Higgins Scholarship Recipient" . Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union . December 31, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2017 .
^ Wise, Chad (July 17, 2017). "Eagles announced for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland" . USA Rugby . Retrieved September 20, 2017 .
^ "Women Eagles Name World Cup Squad" . www.thisisamericanrugby.com . July 17, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017 .
^ "New caps in Women's Eagles World Cup squad" . Americas Rugby News.com . July 20, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017 .
^ "Rogers Joins USA 7s" . The Rugby Breakdown: Women's News . January 26, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017 .
^ "Rogers in Women's Eagles 7s team for Sydney" . Americas Rugby News.com . January 31, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017 .
^ "Exeter sign international forward duo" . BBC Sport . Retrieved October 4, 2022 .
^ "Chiefs duo named in Team of the Year" . www.exeterchiefs.co.uk . Retrieved October 4, 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 .
^ 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 .
^ "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series" . Americas Rugby News . March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023 .
^ 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 .
^ "Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid" . Americas Rugby News . March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023 .
^ 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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