Catherine Benson
Date of birth (1992-02-10) February 10, 1992
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
SchoolIroquois High School
UniversityPennsylvania State University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Sale Sharks (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–Present  United States 33 (0)

Catherine Benson (born February 10, 1992) is an American rugby union player.

Rugby career

2016–22

Benson debuted for the United States in 2016. She was selected for the squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.[1][2][3] She also played at the 2016 Women's Rugby Super Series in Salt Lake City, Utah.[4]

Benson 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 delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[7][8][9]

2023

Benson made the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[10][11] She was named on the bench in the Eagles 20–14 win against Spain.[12][13]

References

  1. ↑ Wise, Chad (July 17, 2017). "Eagles announced for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland". USA Rugby. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Women Eagles Name World Cup Squad". www.thisisamericanrugby.com. July 17, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  3. ↑ "New caps in Women's Eagles World Cup squad". Americas Rugby News.com. July 20, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  4. ↑ "England name experienced squad for Women's Super Series". worldrugby.org. June 27, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  6. ↑ Cahill, Calder (May 9, 2022). "USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022". USA Rugby. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 16, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  9. ↑ Mockford, Sarah (October 9, 2022). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series". Americas Rugby News. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ "Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid". Americas Rugby News. March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  13. ↑ 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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