Irish-born back row Candela Mangiardi-Querol played in Women’s Elite Rugby during the 2026 season. She represented the Chicago Tempest for her entire WER career.

Candela Mangiardi-Querol was born in Malahide in County Dublin, Ireland, before moving to Charlotte, North Carolina. She played club rugby with the Charlotte Cardinals and attended Eckerd College in Florida before committing to Queen’s University of Charlotte in 2023. Mangiardi-Querol played with the Royal from 2023-2025 and also represented the South Reapers U23 side at the USA Rugby All-Star Championship in mid-2025. In 2026, She was included on the Chicago Tempest’s WER roster for their 2026 campaign.

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