Birth Date: | 8 January 1997 |
Height: | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight: | 160 lb |
Ru Position: | Fly-half, Center, Fullback |
Repyears1: | 2018–Present |
Repcaps1: | 13 |
Reppoints1: | 0 |
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.
Hawkins attended Maryville High School in Tennessee, and was named to the USA Rugby High School All Americans in 2014.[1] It was her third All-American selection in just two years. Hawkins 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. In 2018, Hawkins was awarded the MA Sorensen Collegiate Rugby Player of the Year. She made her test debut against New Zealand in November 2018.
Hawkins was selected in the Eagles squad for the deferred 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[2] [3]
Hawkins was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[4] [5] She started for the Eagles in their 20–14 win against Spain in Madrid.[6] [7]