Megan Foster (born April 24, 1992) is an American rugby union player. She is a Flyhalf for the United States and Exeter Chiefs.

Megan Foster
Date of birth (1992-04-24) April 24, 1992 (age 32)
Place of birthDavis, California, United States
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight150 lb (68 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flyhalf
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–Present Exeter Chiefs 11 (62)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–Present  United States 11 (0)
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2017  United States

Foster played soccer for Chico State University before deciding to give rugby a try, She later switched to rugby in her second year of college.[1]

Foster made her debut for the Eagles against Canada in the 2016 Women's Rugby Super Series in July.[2][1] She also debuted for the Eagles sevens team at the Dubai sevens in 2017. In 2021, She joined Exeter Chiefs in the Premier 15s.[2][3] She previously played for the San Diego Surfers in the Women's Premier League.[3] She was named in the Eagles 2021 Autumn tour and played against Canada, England, and Ireland.[1][4]

Foster was selected in the Eagles squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Stickler, Colton (2022-01-31). "MEGAN FOSTER WINS RECOVERY". Wintergreen_US. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  2. ^ a b "Exeter Chiefs sign Eagles flyhalf Megan Foster". Americas Rugby News. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  3. ^ a b "Exeter sign USA fly-half Foster". BBC Sport. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  4. ^ "USA Women Name 31 Players for 4 Fall Tests". www.goffrugbyreport.com. 2021-10-14. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  7. ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
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