Gabby Cantorna
Date of birth (1995-08-02) 2 August 1995
Place of birthMadison, Wisconsin
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Center, Fly half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–Present Exeter Chiefs 46 (228)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–Present  United States 20 (21)

Gabby Cantorna (born 2 August 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.[2] In 2017 she was awarded the D1 Elite National Championship MVP award.[2]

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.[3][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]

References

  1. ↑ "USA quartet to return to Exeter". BBC Sport. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  2. 1 2 3 Roberts, Olly (2022-06-01). "Exeter Chiefs: US star Gabby Cantorna reveals how COVID-19 led her to England". GiveMeSport. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  3. 1 2 "Exeter Chiefs Signs Women's Eagles Gabby Cantorna, Kate Zackary & Jennine Duncan". djcoilrugby. 2020-09-16. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  4. ↑ Richards, Larkin (2020-09-30). "Gabby Cantorna Becomes First Penn State Rugby Alum To Sign Abroad". Onward State. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  5. ↑ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  6. ↑ Cahill, Calder (2022-05-09). "USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022". USA Rugby. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  9. ↑ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  10. ↑ "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  11. ↑ Dean, Taylor (2023-02-28). "World Rugby Pacific Four Series returns for 2023 with USA Women's Eagles Traveling Roster and Schedule Confirmed". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  12. ↑ "Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  13. ↑ Dean, Taylor (2023-03-25). "USA Women's Eagles Defeat Spain in first match of 2023". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
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