Alivia Leatherman selected for USA ahead of PAC 4 Series

Loosehead prop Alivia Leatherman has been selected to represent the USA ahead of the Pacific Four Series. 

Leatherman is selected once more to represent the Eagles after playing for her country at the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

USA Rugby Head Coach Jack Hanratty and staff have named the 32-player squad to represent the USA Women’s Eagles in the upcoming 2026 Pacific Four Series. Entering a fresh Rugby World Cup cycle, the roster signals a new era for the Women’s Eagles, featuring a blend of veteran mainstays and an influx of emerging talent.

This PAC4 series marks the first competitive outing under newly appointed Head Coach Jack Hanratty.

“This is an incredibly unique time for this program,” said Hanratty. “We are entering year 1 of a new journey with new players, coaches, and staff moving forward together – working collaboratively with the chance to put our work on the home stage in three different USA Rugby communities – against some of the best countries of the world.”

“We’re excited to explore the game, challenge ourselves – and most importantly – compete. Our aim is to of course, win matches but whatever the final score – understanding the wins & losses of each aspect of the game to identify key learnings moving forward”.

“A lot of recognizable stalwarts from the Eagles have retired post-Rugby World Cup, and a couple more are unavailable due to injury, but this gives new athletes a huge opportunity to put their hand up and show who they are and be a part of the new we.”

“We look forward to connecting, learning and sharing the journey with the USA Rugby community across the United States as we begin creating, developing and celebrating a uniquely Eagles style of Rugby.”

Kate Zackary has been ruled out from the squad due to an injury sustained during the PWR when Trailfinders Women played Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park in Round 14.