Christian Dyer

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Christian Dyer
Date of birth (1997-12-26) 26 December 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Sacramento, California, United States
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 in)
Weight95 kg (15.0 st; 209 lb)
University University of California, Berkeley
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Wing / Fullback
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016–2020 California Golden Bears rugby ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– Houston SaberCats 31 (80)
Correct as of 6 February 2022
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021– United States 14 (45)
Correct as of 13 May 2024
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2021– United States Sevens 2
Correct as of 6 February 2022

Christian Dyer (born 26 December 1997) is a United States rugby union player, currently playing for the Houston SaberCats of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States national team. His preferred position is centre, wing or fullback. [1]

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Professional career

Dyer signed for Major League Rugby side Houston SaberCats for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. [2]

Dyer debuted for United States against England during the 2021 July rugby union tests. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Christian Dyer". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  2. "Christian Dyer". Houston SaberCats. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  3. "USA Men's XVs national team names match-day 23 to face England on July 4 at Twickenham". USA Rugby. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  4. "England secure comfortable win over USA". England Rugby. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2022.