Rachel Johnson (rugby union)

Rachel Johnson (born February 5, 1991) is an American rugby union player. She plays Flanker for the United States and for Exeter Chiefs in the Premier 15s.[1][2]

Rachel Johnson
Date of birth (1991-02-05) February 5, 1991
Height1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–Present Exeter Chiefs 21 (55)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–Present  United States 10 (0)

Background

Johnson has a Bachelors Degree in Community Health.

Rugby career

Johnson made her Eagles debut against New Zealand in 2018. She was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[3][4] She was selected in the Eagles squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[5][6][7]

Johnson was named in the Eagles traveling squad for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[8][9]

References

  1. "Eagles pair Rachel Johnson and Joanna Kitlinski join Exeter". Americas Rugby News. January 8, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  2. "USA quartet to return to Exeter". BBC Sport. July 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  3. "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  4. Cahill, Calder (May 9, 2022). "USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022". USA Rugby. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  5. 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.
  6. "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 16, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  7. Mockford, Sarah (October 9, 2022). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  8. "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series". Americas Rugby News. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  9. 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.
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