Gabby Cantorna Explained

Birth Date:2 August 1995
Birth Place:Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Ru Position:Center, Fly half
Years1:2020–Present
Clubs1:Exeter Chiefs
Apps1:63
Points1:333
Repyears1:2018–Present
Repcaps1:30
Reppoints1:52

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. In 2017 she was awarded the D1 Elite National Championship MVP award.

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.[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]

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Notes and References

  1. News: July 21, 2021 . USA quartet to return to Exeter . en-GB . BBC Sport . July 6, 2022.
  2. Web site: Roberts . Olly . June 1, 2022 . Exeter Chiefs: US star Gabby Cantorna reveals how COVID-19 led her to England . July 6, 2022 . GiveMeSport . en-GB.
  3. Web site: September 16, 2020 . Exeter Chiefs Signs Women's Eagles Gabby Cantorna, Kate Zackary & Jennine Duncan . July 6, 2022 . djcoilrugby . en-US.
  4. Web site: Richards . Larkin . September 30, 2020 . Gabby Cantorna Becomes First Penn State Rugby Alum To Sign Abroad . July 6, 2022 . Onward State . en-US.
  5. Web site: May 10, 2022 . Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad . June 20, 2022 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  6. Web site: Cahill . Calder . May 9, 2022 . USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022 . June 20, 2022 . USA Rugby.
  7. Web site: Cahill . Calder . September 14, 2022 . USA Women's Eagles Rugby World Cup roster named as the official countdown to New Zealand begins . October 12, 2022 . eagles.rugby . en.
  8. Web site: September 16, 2022 . Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup . October 12, 2022 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  9. Web site: Mockford . Sarah . October 9, 2022 . USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy . October 12, 2022 . Rugby World . en-US.
  10. Web site: March 1, 2023 . Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series . March 26, 2023 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  11. Web site: Dean . Taylor . February 28, 2023 . World Rugby Pacific Four Series returns for 2023 with USA Women's Eagles Traveling Roster and Schedule Confirmed . March 26, 2023 . eagles.rugby . en.
  12. Web site: March 25, 2023 . Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid . March 28, 2023 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  13. Web site: Dean . Taylor . March 25, 2023 . USA Women's Eagles Defeat Spain in first match of 2023 . March 28, 2023 . eagles.rugby . en.

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