Katana Howard

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Katana Howard
Date of birth (1993-06-25) 25 June 1993 (age 30)
Place of birthHopkins, Minnesota, United States
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight179 lb (81 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Center, Fly-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–Present Sale Sharks (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–Present  United States 18 (0)

Katana Howard (born 25 June 1993) is an American rugby union player. She plays at Center and Fly-half for the United States Eagles internationally and for Sale Sharks in the Premier 15s.[1]

Howard made her international debut for the Eagles against England in the opening match of the 2019 Super Series.[1] She signed with Sale Sharks in 2021.[1]

In March 2022, Howard featured for a USA Falcons team against Wales; her side made a second-half comeback to win 31–23.[2][3][4] She was later named in the Eagles team for the 2022 Pacific Four Series that was hosted by New Zealand.[5][6]

Howard was selected in the Eagles squad for the delayed Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[7][8][9] She started in the Eagles loss to Italy in their first World Cup match.[10][11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Sale Sharks sign Eagles trio Benson, James, and Howard". Americas Rugby News. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  2. ^ "USA Falcons XV to play Wales in March". Americas Rugby News. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  3. ^ Coleman-Phillips, Ceri (2022-03-12). "Wales women 23-31 USA Falcons". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  4. ^ "USA Falcons XV defeats Wales in Llanelli". Americas Rugby News. 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  5. ^ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  6. ^ "USA 15s Names Pacific Four Roster". The Rugby Breakdown. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  9. ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  10. ^ "Misfiring Eagles start World Cup with a loss to Italy". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  11. ^ "RWC 2022 – USA vs Italy – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2022-10-15.

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