Conner Mooneyham

Conner Mooneyham

Born	(1996-03-28) 28 March 1996 (age 29) Rocklin, California, United States
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	93 kg (205 lb; 14 st 9 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Wing Current team Anthem Carolina Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021–2022 Austin Gilgronis 23 (42) 2023–2024 Seattle Seawolves 21 (15) 2025– Anthem Carolina 9 (17) Correct as of 8 December 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024– United States 7 (10) Correct as of 8 December 2025

Conner Mooneyham (born 28 March 1996) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the Anthem Carolina in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is wing. ^[1]

Early career

Mooneyham is from Rocklin, California but grew up in Magnolia, Texas before attending Life University. ^{[2] [3]}

Professional career

Mooneyham was the first selection in the 2020 MLR Draft for the Dallas Jackals, however joined the Austin Gilgronis ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. ^[4] He remained with the team until it was disbanded at the end of the 2022 season, where he was picked up by Rugby ATL in the dispersal draft, ^[5] however chose to sign with the Seattle Seawolves instead. ^[6] He would compete for Seattle in the 2023 and 2024 seasons, before being traded to Anthem Carolina ahead of the 2025 season. ^[7]

Mooneyham made his debut for the United States national team in July 2024, debuting against Scotland. ^[8] He scored his first tries against Canada in September. ^[9]

References

1. "Conner Mooneyham". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
2. "Conner Mooneyham took his rugby skills from the Sierra Foothills Rugby Club to the international level". Gold Country Media. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
3. "'When they told me that I was going to be the number one pick, I didn't expect things to blow up as much as they did'". Rugby Pass. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
4. "Top draft pick finds new home in Austin". Goff Rugby Report. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
5. "MLR expansion / dispersal draft summary". Americas Rugby News. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
6. "Seattle Seawolves acquires rights to Conner Mooneyham from ATL". Americas Rugby News. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
7. "Seattle Seawolves trade Conner Mooneyham to Anthem Rugby Carolina". Seattle Seawolves. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
8. "Match Report: USA 7 – 42 Scotland". Scottish Rugby. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
9. "USA defeat Canada 28-15 on home soil to book Pacific Nations Cup semifinal spot". USA Rugby. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2025.

External links

• itsrugby.co.uk Profile