Maya Learned Explained

Birth Date:1 January 1996
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight:195 lbs
Ru Position:Prop
Years1:2021–Present
Clubs1:Gloucester-Hartpury
Apps1:11
Points1:0
Repyears1:2019–Present
Repcaps1:10
Reppoints1:0

Maya Learned (born 1 January 1996) is an American rugby union player. She plays at Prop for the United States internationally and for Gloucester-Hartpury in the Premier 15s.

Rugby career

Learned was a High School and Junior All-American, she later played for Harvard University.[1] [2] She is proficient on both sides of the scrum and has also played Lock for the Glendale Merlins.

2019–22

Learned made her international debut for the United States against Canada in November 2019.[3] [4] She signed with Gloucester-Hartpury in 2021. She later extended her contract to the 2022–2023 Premier 15s season.[5]

In June 2022, Learned was named in the Eagles squad for the Pacific Four Series in New Zealand.[6] [7] She came off the bench and featured in all three matches against Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.[8] [9] [10] She was selected in the Eagles squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[11] [12] [13]

2023

Learned was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[14] [15] She was named on the bench in the Eagles 20–14 win against Spain.[16] [17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-09-21 . Eagles prop Maya Learned signs for Gloucester-Hartpury . 2022-10-20 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2022-09-19 . Three Harvard Women's Rugby Alum & Current Assistant Coach are 15's World Cup Bound . 2022-10-20 . Harvard University . en.
  3. Web site: 2019-11-19 . Can-Am Preview – USA vs Canada . 2022-10-20 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2019-11-20 . Canada shut out USA in San Diego rain . 2022-10-20 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2022-09-02 . Eagles prop Maya Learned re-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury . 2022-10-20 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2022-05-10 . Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad . 2022-06-20 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  7. Web site: Cahill . Calder . 2022-05-09 . USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022 . 2022-06-20 . USA Rugby.
  8. Web site: 2022-06-06 . Canada overpower USA in statement win to open Pacific Four . 2022-10-20 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2022-06-12 . Eagles hold on to beat Australia and end losing streak . 2022-10-20 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2022-06-18 . Black Ferns blast Eagles to claim Pacific Four title . 2022-10-20 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  11. Web site: Cahill . Calder . 2022-09-14 . USA Women's Eagles Rugby World Cup roster named as the official countdown to New Zealand begins . 2022-10-12 . eagles.rugby . en.
  12. Web site: 2022-09-16 . Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup . 2022-10-12 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  13. Web site: Mockford . Sarah . 2022-10-09 . USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy . 2022-10-12 . Rugby World . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2023-03-01 . Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series . 2023-03-26 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  15. Web site: Dean . Taylor . 2023-02-28 . World Rugby Pacific Four Series returns for 2023 with USA Women's Eagles Traveling Roster and Schedule Confirmed . 2023-03-26 . eagles.rugby . en.
  16. Web site: 2023-03-25 . Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid . 2023-03-28 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  17. Web site: Dean . Taylor . 2023-03-25 . USA Women's Eagles Defeat Spain in first match of 2023 . 2023-03-28 . eagles.rugby . en.