Olivia Ortiz (rugby union)

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Olivia Ortiz
Date of birth (1997-10-23) October 23, 1997 (age 27)
Place of birthGrand Haven, Michigan
Height4 ft 11 in (150 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrumhalf
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Colorado Gray Wolves (0)
2023–2024 Exeter Chiefs (0)
2024– Sale Sharks Women ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–  United States 22 (0)

Olivia Ortiz (born October 23, 1997) is an American rugby union player. She is a scrumhalf for Sale Sharks Women in the Premiership Women's Rugby competition and the US Eagles internationally.

Rugby career

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Ortiz made her international debut for the United States against England in June 2019.[1]

In 2022, Ortiz was named in the starting line-up in the warm-up match against Scotland, which the Eagles won in a closely contested match.[2][3] She also started in the game against England in Exeter, the Red Roses heavily defeated the Eagles 52–14 ahead of the World Cup.[4][5]

Ortiz was selected in the Eagles squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[6][7][8]

In 2023, She was named in the Eagles traveling squad for their test against Spain, and for the 2023 Pacific Four Series.[9][10] She was in the starting line-up when her side beat Spain 20–14.[11][12] She joined Exeter Chiefs for the 2023–24 Premiership Women's Rugby season.[13][14]

She started in the Eagles 33–39 loss to Japan in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025.[15][16] On July 17, she was selected for the Eagles side to the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that will be held in England.[17][18]

References

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  1. ^ "Olivia Ortiz: Mental Game, Confidence Grew in DTE". The Rugby Breakdown. July 21, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  2. ^ Masters, Tom (August 26, 2022). "Preview: Scotland v USA". TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  3. ^ "Eagles take hard-fought win over Scotland in Edinburgh". Americas Rugby News. August 27, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  4. ^ McQuarrie, Alec (September 2, 2022). "Preview: England v USA". TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  5. ^ "Red Roses beat USA in Exeter". www.englandrugby.com. September 4, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  6. ^ Cahill, Calder (September 14, 2022). "USA Women's Eagles Rugby World Cup roster named as the official countdown to New Zealand begins". eagles.rugby. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  7. ^ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. September 16, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  8. ^ Mockford, Sarah (October 9, 2022). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "Eagles name traveling squad for Spain series". Americas Rugby News. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  10. ^ Dean, Taylor (February 28, 2023). "World Rugby Pacific Four Series returns for 2023 with USA Women's Eagles Traveling Roster and Schedule Confirmed". eagles.rugby. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  11. ^ "Eagles earn victory over Leonas in Madrid". Americas Rugby News. March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  12. ^ Dean, Taylor (March 25, 2023). "USA Women's Eagles Defeat Spain in first match of 2023". eagles.rugby. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  13. ^ "Olivia Ortiz: Exeter Chiefs sign USA scrum-half ahead of 2023-24 campaign". BBC Sport. August 16, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  14. ^ "Olivia Ortiz joins Exeter Chiefs". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  15. ^ Cahill, Calder (April 24, 2025). "Roster confirmed as USA Women's Eagles make 2025 debut against Japan". eagles.rugby. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  16. ^ Cahill, Calder (April 27, 2025). "Women's Eagles lose close contest to Japan in Los Angeles". eagles.rugby. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  17. ^ "USA name squad for Women's Rugby World Cup 2025". Rugby World Cup. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  18. ^ Burke, Jenni (July 17, 2025). "USA Women's Eagles Squad ready to make their mark as the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 is revealed". USA Rugby. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
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