Laura McDonald

Height/Weight: 5'6" 145 lbs.
Age: 26
Birthplace: Hayward, CA
Current Team: Hartford Rose, CT
Position: Flanker
Past Teams: San Antonio WRFC
Rugby honors earned:
      US National Team 06-07
      2004 AETC Female Athlete of the Year
      2003 Air Force Female Athlete of the Year
      Team Captain U-23 USA WNT
      USA Rugby 2002 Division 1 Collegiate Final Four MVP
International Caps: 3
College: US Air Force Academy
Years playing rugby: 6
Occupation: Behavioral Scientist, US Air Force
Favorite Pre-Game Music: "anything I can sing along ... Cross Canadian Ragweed has been a favorite."

Get to Know "Laura"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"I was originally recruited for soccer in college, but during basic training the rugby players had a very good sales pitch. My sophomore year I left the soccer field and stepped on to the pitch."

Other interests:
"Running, I am competing in my first marathon. (Disney Marathon - Jan. 07)"

If I had a million dollars I would ...
"I would move back to California to be with my family and buy a house. There is nothing like the Bay Area."

Favorite rugby memory:
"One of my favorite rugby memories was playing with NRU at the 2005 ITTs."

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"I am inspired by all of my teammates at all levels of the game who truly love the sport. I am motivated by players who lead by example - Jen Crouse, Patty Jervey, and Tina Nesburg Coaching influences: Julie McCoy, Kathy Flores, Barb Fugate, Carl Barth and Alan Osur."