Kristin Bitter

Kristin Bitter grew up playing multiple sports before picking up rugby in High School at Torrey Pines. Her High School team was started following inspiration from the 2016 Olympics when sevens debuted on the Olympic stage. Bitter was 16 when she played her first rugby match, also competing with the Coastal Dragons before making her way to NIRA powerhouse, Dartmouth College to continue playing.

Kristin earned her way on the USA Rugby radar with Dartmouth, playing with the USA Junior National Teams from 2018 to 2022, across the U18 and U23 programs. Similarly earning Collegiate All American honors from 2021-2023. 2023 would be a big year for Bitter, earning her first USA Eagles tour selection to Madrid, making her debut against Spain in March of that year.

Two years later in 2025, Kristin was selected to her first Rugby World Cup squad with a spot on the team in England.