Maryanne Sorenson

Maryanne Sorenson (born 11 October 1956) is a former American rugby union player. She debuted for the Eagles in 1990. She was a member of the United States squad that won the 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup.[1] She also played at the 1994 and 1998 World Cup's.[2]

Maryanne Sorenson
Date of birth (1956-10-11) October 11, 1956
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
UniversityCollege of William and Mary
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990-2000  United States 25

Sorenson began her rugby career in 1975 at the College of William and Mary. After graduating she moved to Philadelphia for medical school and played with the Philadelphia Women's Rugby Football Club from 1978 to 2000. From 1984 to 1986 she also played with the Bethlehem Maulie Maguires. She is an Anesthesiologist.[3]

Test match appearances

  • 1993 – Canada Cup (vs. England & Canada)
  • 1996 – Canada Cup (vs. France, NZ & Canada)
  • 1997 – Australia Tour (vs. Australia & Fiji)
  • 1999 – New Zealand Tour (vs. Canada, NZ)

References

  1. "US Women Eagles Win the Inaugural Women's World Cup". www.womeneagles.com. Archived from the original on 22 July 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  2. EPRU.org (2014). "EPRU National Players". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  3. Lubeck, Amanda (2017-05-16). "Eagle Alumni Spotlight: Maryanne Sorensen". USA Rugby. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
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