The United States Women’s National Rugby League team, also known as the Hawks represents the United States in women's rugby league. They are administered by the USA Rugby League.
The team was announced on April 9, 2019 and they intend to bid to play in both the 2021 and the 2025 Rugby League World Cups. In 2019, the USARL announced plans for all national representative teams to be known as Hawks, however, when the women's team played their first international match in April 2022 they were called the Redtails. The name was changed when the USARL Hawks' women's administration committee was formed in May 2022.
Current squad Squad for match against Scotland on 27 February 2026.
J# Player name Position Club Debut 1 Roots Rugby 2023 3 5 0 20 22 Los Angeles Roosters 2026 1 0 0 0 3 2026 1 0 0 0 4 2026 1 0 0 0 5 Roots Rugby 2026 1 1 0 4 6 Los Angeles Roosters 2026 1 0 0 0 7 Roots Rugby 2023 2 1 0 4 8 2026 1 1 0 4 9 Tampa Mischief 2022 6 7 1 30 10 Tampa Mischief 2022 7 0 0 0 11 San Diego Barracudas 2022 5 0 0 0 12 2023 4 0 0 0 13 New York State Queens 2023 5 0 0 0 18 Roots Rugby 2023 3 0 0 0 15 2026 1 0 0 0 16 2026 1 0 0 0 17 2026 1 0 0 0 Jacksonville AxeWomen 2022 5 1 0 4 Notes: Tallies in the table include the match against Scotland on February 27, 2026. Per the match video, tries against Scotland were scored by Brittany Royes (jersey 1), Josephine Asumang (5), and Afi Tone (8).
Past squads 2023 The following players are members of the U.S. squad that participated in the Americas Championships in late September 2023. Most players were selected from rugby union clubs. The teams were coached by Ady Cooney. PlayerClubDebut Taylor White Jacksonville Axewomen 2022 Agnes Fuerst Roots Rugby 2023 Christine Sargent Roots Rugby 2023 Cyndi Campbell Carolina Storm 2023 Brittany Royes Roots Rugby 2023 Robyn Oliveri Tampa Mischief 2022 Courtney Treco London Broncos 2023 Paris Hart Roots Rugby 2023 Tiana Granby Roots Rugby 2023 Nicole Snyder Tampa Mischief 2023 Sarah Anderson Chicago North Shore 2023 Kadie Sanford Chicago North Shore 2022 Samantha Black-Keels Tampa Mischief 2022 Danielle Pola Walko-Siua Cleveland 2023 Sha Marica Scott Roots Rugby 2023 Narcisse Jordan Cleveland 2022 Marcaya Bailous Cleveland 2023 Mariah Blackmore San Jose Seahawks 2023 Nicole Fisch Chicago North Shore 2022 Jeanna Beard Colorado Gray Wolves 2022 Caitlin Davis Carolina Storm 2023 Rachael Bradley Tampa Mischief 2022 Maxine Fonua San Jose Seahawks
2023 Development squad The following players were included in a development squad that played in a "Select" match on Saturday, April 16, 2022, prior to the Test Match. Backs: Danielle Walko-Siua, Allison Kurtz, Maxine Fonua, Mona Tupou. Juliana Lima, Alecia Eschenbrenner, Devonna Francis (Captain). Forwards: Joanne Absher, Shamarica Scott, Paris Hart, Hayley Wortmann, Terree Okabe (Vice-Captain), Keta Sutton Interchange: Bee Blackmon, Ariane Lozac'hmeir, Chyna Hamm Coach: Ben Calverley
2025 The following team played against Greece on February 28, 2025.
PlayerPositionClubDebut 1 Taylor White Jacksonville Axewomen 2022 2 Shannon Cross Hustosky East Palo Alto Razorbacks 2025 3 Haley Sheldon Jacksonville Axewomen 2024 4 Cyndi Campbell Tampa Mischief 2023 5 Stacia Thompson Tampa Mischief 2025 6 Robyn Oliveri Tampa Mischief 2022 7 Samantha Black-Keels Tampa Mischief 2022 8 Narcisse Jordan Tampa Mischief 2022 9 Nicole Fisch Tampa Mischief 2022 10 Kadie Sanford Tampa Mischief 2022 11 Jeanna Beard San Diego Barracudas 2022 16 Rachael Bradley Tampa Mischief 2022 13 Sarah Esther Anderson New York State Queens 2023 14 Ashley Mencke New York State Queens 2024 15 Erin Walsh LA Mongrel 2025 17 Bee Blackmon San Diego Barracudas 2025 20 Lucinda Darvell New York State Queens 2025
Results Full Internationals The inaugural matches for the United States national women's rugby league team occurred on Saturday, April 16, 2022. A second team match opened proceedings at Burnaby Lake Regional Park, British Columbia, Canada. This game was followed by a Test Match.
Date Opponent Score Tournament Venue Video Report(s) April 16, 2022 10–42 International Burnaby Lake Rugby Club September 23, 2023 78–8 Americas Championships University of West Indies, Kingston September 25, 2023 4–30 November 6, 2024 44–02026 World Cup qualification Americas Championships University of North Florida, Jacksonville November 9, 2024 8–40 February 28, 2025 International Silver Bowl Park, Las Vegas February 27, 2026 14–26 International Cougar Stadium (Coronado High School), Henderson, Nevada, USA
Second Team matches Date Opponent Score Tournament Venue Ref. April 16, 2022 Selection Match Burnaby Lake Rugby Club
References
External links USA Rugby League official site