Ellie Karvoski

Height/Weight: 5'8", 151 lbs.
Age: 31
Birthplace: Norwalk, CT
Current Team: At Large
Position: Wing
Past Teams: New York Rugby Club
Rugby Honors Earned:
      US Women's National Team 02-07
      World Cup Barcelona 02
      MVP 15s ITTs in 01 for the Northeast
      MVP 7s ITTs 05 for the Northeast
      Hong Kong 7s Player
      06 World Cup Select XV

International Caps: 13
College: Northwestern University
Hofstra University
Years playing rugby: 4.5
Occupation: Head Field Hockey Coach, Hendrix College, Little Rock, AR

Get to Know Ellie

How did you get involved in rugby?
"I was looking to be involved in another sport and I had heard about rugby from a fellow field hockey teammate. I researched rugby on the internet and found that New York had a team and so I went to practice and loved it right from the start."

Other activities you like to participate in:
"Hiking, Mountain Biking, various other sports."

Favorite rugby memory:
"The first time I was able to put on a USA Rugby Jersey and represent the US in a sport I love."

Favorite Motto/Saying:
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?"