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Olivia Ortiz (rugby union)

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Olivia Ortiz
Date of birth (1997-10-23) 23 October 1997 (age 27)
Place of birthGrand Haven, Michigan
Height4 ft 11 in (150 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrumhalf
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Colorado Gray Wolves (0)
2023–2024 Exeter Chiefs (0)
2024– Sale Sharks Women ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–Present  United States 17 (0)

Olivia Ortiz (born 23 October 1997) is an American rugby union player. She is a scrumhalf for Sale Sharks Women in the Premiership Women's Rugby competition and the US Eagles internationally.

Rugby career

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2019–22

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Ortiz made her international debut for the United States against England in June 2019.[1]

In 2022, Ortiz was named in the starting line-up in the warm-up match against Scotland, which the Eagles won in a closely contested match.[2][3] She also started in the game against England in Exeter, the Red Roses heavily defeated the Eagles 52–14 ahead of the World Cup.[4][5]

Ortiz was selected in the Eagles squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[6][7][8]

2023–24

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In 2023, She was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[9][10] She was in the starting line-up when her side beat Spain 20–14.[11][12] She joined Exeter Chiefs for the 2023–24 Premiership Women's Rugby season.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ "Olivia Ortiz: Mental Game, Confidence Grew in DTE". The Rugby Breakdown. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  2. ^ Masters, Tom (2022-08-26). "Preview: Scotland v USA". TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  3. ^ "Eagles take hard-fought win over Scotland in Edinburgh". Americas Rugby News. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  4. ^ McQuarrie, Alec (2022-09-02). "Preview: England v USA". TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  5. ^ "Red Roses beat USA in Exeter". www.englandrugby.com. 2022-09-04. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  6. ^ 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 2022-10-12.
  7. ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  8. ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  9. ^ "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  12. ^ Dean, Taylor (2023-03-25). "USA Women's Eagles Defeat Spain in first match of 2023". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  13. ^ "Olivia Ortiz: Exeter Chiefs sign USA scrum-half ahead of 2023-24 campaign". BBC Sport. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  14. ^ "Olivia Ortiz joins Exeter Chiefs". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
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