DaLeaka Menin

DaLeaka Menin (born 16 June 1995) is a Canadian rugby union player. She plays at Prop for Canada internationally and for Exeter Chiefs Women in the Premier 15s.[1] Menin played for the University of Calgary DinosCalgary Dinos across five years, scoring 23 tries on the team. Menin's received numerous merits including the U-Sports Rookie of the Year award in the 2013-2014 season[2] and the U-Sports players of the year award in 2016-2017.[3]

DaLeaka Menin
Date of birth (1995-06-16) 16 June 1995
Place of birthVulcan, AlbertaAlberta, Canada
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Loughborough Lightning (0)
2021–Present Exeter Chiefs 22 (15)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
 Canada 43

She competed for Canada at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.[4] Menin made her debut against the New Zealand Black Ferns side in 2015 where the Canadian side lost 40-22.[5] Menin is primarily known for playing tighthead prop but can also play loosehead prop.

Menin was selected in Canada's squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[6][7][8] Menin started every game at the 2022 Rugby World Cup at tighthead prop.

References
  1. Stevens, Mark (2022-09-29). "World Cup fever sweeping New Zealand". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-10-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. https://godinos.com/news/2013/10/30/WRUG_1030131027.aspx
  3. https://usports.ca/en/sports/rugby/f/news/2016/11/3651174680/calgary-s-menin-named-player-of-the-year
  4. Harrigan, Scott (2017-07-05). "CANADA'S WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP ROSTER ANNOUNCED - ISN". Archived from the original on 2017-09-02. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
  5. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2015/06/28/canada-falls-to-clinical-new-zealand/
  6. "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-10-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Japan 5-41 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "de Goede to lead Canada squad to World Cup in New Zealand". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2022-10-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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