Maurin Wallace

Nickname: "Mari"
Height/Weight: 5'6" 180 lbs.
Age: 26
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Current Team: Berkeley All Blues
Position: Hooker
Past Teams: UC San Diego, San Diego Surfers
International Caps: 8
College: UC San Diego
Years playing rugby: 8
Occupation: Recruiter - Premier Staffing, San Francisco, CA
Favorite Pre-Game Music: "Outkast- Bombs Over Bahgdad; Queen - Don't Stop Me Now"

Get to Know "Mari"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"Got cut from walk-on soccer tryouts at UCSD."

Other interests:
"Riding my '77 Schwinn Spitfire beach cruiser, Looking for "La Mejor" in the bakery window"

If I had a million dollars I would ...
"Break ground on our Women's national team rugby pitch/sustainable community in Northern California, and buy a little cottage on Mission Bay in San Diego."

Favorite rugby memory:
"Pretty sure it'll have to be playing for the US in the World Cup this year!!"

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"Everyone I've ever played with or been coached by has made an impact on me. I am especially influenced by the amazing committment and sacrifices that my current national teammates continue to make to pursue their passions and dreams. There was that memory of Dianne Schnapp in the overtime of the National Championship final match against the Minnesota Valkyries in 2005... She was such a BALLER!!!!"

Favorite Motto/Saying:
"Who's more fun than us?!?!"