This week I’m joined by the brilliant Kate Zachary, captain of USA Rugby, two-time Rugby World Cup star (with eyes firmly on a third 👀🏉), and an absolute force in the rise of women’s rugby! 🇺🇸🔥
Kate’s story is wild. From stumbling into rugby at university, to leading her nation on the biggest stage, to carving out a career across two continents, she’s done it all while juggling full-time work, coaching, and leadership roles. Truly inspirational stuff! 🙌
Some of the topics we dive into 👇👇
⚽ How a soccer scholarship in Kansas accidentally set her on a path to rugby greatness
🇺🇸 The growth of women’s rugby in the US and how Olympic Sevens changed everything
💼 What it really looks like to balance elite sport with work and contracts
🤝 Why player advocacy and leadership matter just as much as on-field performance
🚀 Her ambition to transition into pro coaching and lift the next generation
Kate speaks with total honesty about resilience, sacrifice, and carving out a career both inside and outside of sport. Such a powerful and generous conversation.
THANK YOU, Kate Zachary, for sharing your incredible journey! 🙏🏉
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