Matt Harmon (rugby union)

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Matt Harmon
Date of birth (1995-12-04) 4 December 1995 (age 25)
Place of birth Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight115 kg (18.1 st; 254 lb)
University Life University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019– New Orleans Gold 30 (0)
Correct as of 4 July 2021
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021– United States 3 (0)
Correct as of 3 October 2021

Matt Harmon (born 4 December 1995) is a United States rugby union player, currently playing for the New Orleans Gold of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States national team. His preferred position is prop. [1]

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Professional career

Harmon signed for Major League Rugby side New Orleans Gold for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, having also played for the side in 2019 and 2020. [2] Harmon made his debut for United States against England during the 2021 July rugby union tests. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Matt Harmon". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. "NOLA Gold extends Matt Harmon contract". DJ Coil Rugby. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. "Four changes to USA squad, Bryce Campbell named captain". Americas Rugby News. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  4. "England 43-29 United States: Joe Cokanasiga shines on international return". BBC Sport. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.