McKenzie Hawkins (born January 8, 1997) is an American rugby union player. She plays at Flyhalf for the United States and competed at the 2021 Rugby World Cup.

Early life and career

Hawkins was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and played soccer at the age of four.[1]

She attended Maryville High School in Tennessee, and was named to the USA Rugby High School All Americans in 2014.[2] It was her third All-American selection in just two years.[2] She committed to Lindenwood University for her college career and helped lead the team to three consecutive national championships in both 7's and 15's. She attained a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Physics.[1]

In 2018, She was awarded the MA Sorensen Collegiate Rugby Player of the Year.[3]

Rugby career

Hawkins made her test debut for the United States against New Zealand in November 2018.[1][3] She was selected in the Eagles squad for the deferred 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[4][5]

In 2023, she was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the Pacific Four Series.[6][7] She started for the Eagles in their 20–14 win against Spain in Madrid.[8][9]

Hawkins joined the Denver Onyx squad for the inaugural season of the Women's Elite Rugby competition in 2025.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ a b c Young, Wendy (2024-08-16). "From Knoxville to the World Stage: McKenzie Hawkins' Rugby Journey". YSCRugby | Women's Rugby News. Retrieved 2025-03-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b Southard, Dargan (2014-08-01). "Maryville's Hawkins earns 'huge honor,' USA Rugby spot". The Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  3. ^ a b Harvey, Joe (2024-12-24). "USA's McKenzie Hawkins: 'We have belief that we can win games'". www.rugbypass.com. Retrieved 2025-03-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ 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 2023-03-29.
  5. ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  6. ^ "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  9. ^ Dean, Taylor (2023-03-25). "USA Women's Eagles Defeat Spain in first match of 2023". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  10. ^ Perkins, Bruce (2025-02-19). "Women's Elite Rugby – Our first Roster!". 4 The Love Of Sport. Retrieved 2025-03-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ Lane, Ro (2025-02-18). "Denver Onyx Announce 2025 Athlete Roster". Women's Elite Rugby. Retrieved 2025-02-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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