Ethan McVeigh

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Ethan McVeigh
Born (1999-12-14) 14 December 1999 (age 25)
San Diego, California, United States
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Scrum-half
Current team New England Free Jacks
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021 San Diego Legion 9 (10)
2023 American Raptors
2024–2025 Old Glory DC 29 (10)
2026– New England Free Jacks
Correct as of 8 December 2025
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2024– United States 7 (0)
Correct as of 8 December 2025

Ethan McVeigh (born 14 December 1999) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is scrum-half. [1]

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Early career

McVeigh is from San Diego and attended St. Augustine High School before attending Cardiff Metropolitan University. [2] He represented the USA U20s in 2019. [3]

Professional career

McVeigh signed for the San Diego Legion during the 2021 Major League Rugby season while still a student at Cardiff Met. [4] Having completed his studies, he returned to America to sign for the American Raptors ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Americas season. [5] He re-joined the MLR ahead of the 2024 Major League Rugby season, signing for Old Glory DC where he played for the next two seasons. [6] He signed for the New England Free Jacks ahead of the 2026 season. [7]

McVeigh made his debut for the United States national team in July 2024, debuting against Scotland. [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Ethan McVeigh". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "Archers aiming to stay on course for BUCS Super Rugby final". Welsh Rugby Union. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "USA Men's U20s concede finale of Trophy Qualifiers 5-23 to Canada U20s". USA Rugby. 9 June 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "San Diego adds USA U20 scrumhalf Ethan McVeigh". Americas Rugby News. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  5. ↑ "American Raptors name extended squad for Super Rugby America". Americas Rugby News. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "Another near-miss for Anthem as Old Glory plays spoiler". Americas Rugby News. 8 March 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "Free Jacks build 2026 momentum with key returners and new additions". New England Free Jacks. 21 November 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  8. ↑ "Match Report: USA 7 – 42 Scotland". Scottish Rugby. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2025.


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