Jennine Detiveaux

Jennine Detiveaux (née Duncan, born 12 November 1993) is an American rugby union player. She is a Winger for the United States and for Exeter Chiefs in the Premier 15s.

Jennine Detiveaux
Date of birth (1993-10-12) 12 October 1993
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–Present Exeter Chiefs 23 (70)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–Present  United States 11 (0)

Rugby career

Detiveaux played college softball at East Tennessee State, she discovered rugby after moving to Seattle and playing for the Seattle Saracens.[1]

Detiveaux made her international debut for the Eagles against England in November 2018.[1] In July 2022, She was one of four Eagles who extended their contracts with Exeter Chiefs for a third season.[2]

Detiveaux played in a warm-up match against Scotland ahead of the World Cup, the Eagles won the hard-fought match 21–17.[3][4]

Detiveaux was selected in the Eagles squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[5][6][7] She was named in the starting line-up against Italy in their opening match.[8][9] She scored a try against Japan to help the Eagles win their first match at the tournament.[10][11]

References
  1. Harvey, Joe. ""I have grown a lot as a player being over here" – Exeter Chiefs' Jennine Detiveaux ahead of Allianz Premier 15s final clash with Saracens". rugby-network. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  2. "Eight North Americans sign Exeter extensions". Americas Rugby News. 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  3. Masters, Tom (2022-08-26). "Preview: Scotland v USA". TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  4. "Eagles take hard-fought win over Scotland in Edinburgh". Americas Rugby News. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  5. 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.
  6. "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  7. Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  8. "RWC 2022 – USA vs Italy – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  9. "Misfiring Eagles start World Cup with a loss to Italy". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  10. "Rugby-United States crush Japan 30-17 to keep quarter-finals hopes alive". Reuters. 2022-10-15. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  11. "Australia, USA post first wins at women's Rugby World Cup". www.france24.com. 2022-10-15. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
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