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USA Women Kate Zackary

Kate Zackary

USA Women
Kate Zackary
Kate Zackary

Nationality

United States

Age

35

Position

Back Row

Height

172cm

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Kate Zackary Stats

Stats compared to other Back Rows
2%
Lineout Takes
50%
Carries
Tries
50%
Turnovers Won
2%
Tackles Completed
2%
2%
Dominant Tackles

Kate Zackary Stats

Stats compared to other Back Rows
Kate Zackary
Kate Zackary

Key Stats

Lineout Takes
0
Carries
50
Tries
1
Turnovers Won
0
Tackles Completed
0
Dominant Tackles
0

Season Performance

Minutes played: 319

Season Performance

Minutes played: 319
Kate Zackary

Attack

Rank
Points
5
Tries
1
Line Breaks
1
Carries
50
Carries Per Minute
0.16
Metres Carried
304
Defenders Beaten
4
Turnovers Won
0
Defenders Beaten
4
Touches
0
Post Contact Metres
88

Defence

Rank
Tackles Made
50
Tackles Completed
0
Dominant Tackles
0
Tackles Per Minute
0.16
Turnovers Won
0
Ruck Arrival Effectiveness
0

Passing

Rank
Try Assists
1
Successful Passes
523
Bad Passes
6
Pass Accuracy
99%

Discipline

Rank
Penalties Conceded
0
Yellow Cards
1
Red Cards
0

Lineouts

Rank
Lineout Takes
0
Lineouts Won
0
Lineouts Stolen
0

Match Stats

Bio

Kate Zackary is a talented number 8 with impressive speed and hard-hitting tackles. She represents the United States 15s, the United States sevens team and Ealing Trailfinders Women. She debuted for the sevens squad in 2014 and made her first appearance for the 15s in 2016. Zackary also captained the Eagles 15s team from 2018 to 2023.

 

Born on 26 July 1989 in Garden City, Kansas, Kate Zackary began her career as a soccer player. She played soccer at high school and attended Benedictine College on a soccer scholarship. It was during her senior year that Zackary discovered rugby. She excelled at the sport and secured a place on her college rugby team, the Benedictine Saints.

A few years later, in 2014, Zackary joined the United States sevens team full time. The following year, she was named in the squad that contested the Pan American Games. The team finished in second place and Zackary took home a silver medal.

Next, Zackary earned her first cap with the national 15s team. She impressed during her first season and she was subsequently selected for the 2017 Rugby World Cup—the United States secured a fourth-place finish.

Away from her homeland, Zackary is a behemoth of English rugby. To date, she has represented two teams: Exeter Chiefs Women and Trailfinders Women. Described by the Chiefs as a 'fierce on-field competitor,’ she enjoyed several successful years with the team. This included becoming co-captain for the 2021/22 season.

She also excelled for the USA during this period, delivering excellent performances in the Pacific Four Series and at the 2021 Rugby World Cup. 

Buoyed by her success, Zackary made a big career move. She left Exeter Chiefs in 2023 and became one of the first players to sign for Ealing Trailfinders Women. She renewed her contract with the Premiership club ahead of the 2024-25 season.

On the international stage, Zackary continues to shine. She recently captained the United States at the inaugural 2023 WXV 2, where she scored a try in their 36-26 win against Samoa.

With so many achievements to date and many more to come, we're excited to see what the future holds for Kate Zackary.

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