Hope Rogers

Hope Rogers (born January 7, 1993) is an American rugby union player who plays for Exeter Chiefs in the Allianz Premier 15s. She has competed for the Eagles in three consecutive Rugby World Cup's, at the 2014, 2017 and the delayed 2021 tournament.

Hope Rogers
Date of birth (1993-01-07) January 7, 1993
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
SchoolChambersburg Area Senior High School
UniversityPennsylvania State University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Life West ()
2022– Exeter Chiefs Women 13 (60)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–  United States 42 (5)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2017–  United States

Early career

Rogers began playing rugby as a sophomore in 2009 at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. In her first year of rugby she made the Mid-Atlantic All Star-Team that went to the U19 National All-Star Championship tournament. She led them to a championship title the next year as captain. In 2011 she received the Kevin Higgins College Scholarships.[1][2]

International career

Rogers debuted for the United States against France in June 2013. She was selected for the squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.[3][4][5] She made her rugby sevens debut at the 2017 Sydney Women's Sevens.[6][7]

Rogers signed for Exeter Chiefs in January 2022.[8] She started the 2021-22 Premier 15s final, finishing as runners up to Saracens Women. Rodgers was named in the 2021-22 Premier 15s team of the year.[9]

Rogers was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[10][11] She was also named in the United States squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup.[12][13][14]

In 2023, She was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[15][16] She scored two tries in her sides hard-fought victory over Spain.[17][18]

References
  1. "Hope Rogers - 2011 Kevin Higgins College Scholarship Grant Recipient". www.usrugbyfoundation.org. December 19, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  2. "Hope Rogers, South Penn Girls, is Higgins Scholarship Recipient". Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union. December 31, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  3. Wise, Chad (July 17, 2017). "Eagles announced for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland". USA Rugby. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  4. "Women Eagles Name World Cup Squad". www.thisisamericanrugby.com. July 17, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  5. "New caps in Women's Eagles World Cup squad". Americas Rugby News.com. July 20, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  6. "Rogers Joins USA 7s". The Rugby Breakdown: Women's News. January 26, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  7. "Rogers in Women's Eagles 7s team for Sydney". Americas Rugby News.com. January 31, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  8. "Exeter sign international forward duo". BBC Sport. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  9. "Chiefs duo named in Team of the Year". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  10. "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  11. Cahill, Calder (May 9, 2022). "USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022". USA Rugby. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  12. 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.
  13. "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 16, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  14. Mockford, Sarah (October 9, 2022). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  15. "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series". Americas Rugby News. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  16. 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.
  17. "Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid". Americas Rugby News. March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  18. 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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