Kaleb Geiger

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Kaleb Geiger
Date of birth (1996-05-04) May 4, 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth Colorado, United States
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight250 lb (113 kg)
School Castle View High School
University Concordia University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker / Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022–23 Rugby New York 22 (10)
2023- New England Free Jacks 31 (5)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023– United States 2 (0)

Kaleb Geiger (born May 4, 1996) is an American international rugby union player. He also plays in Major League Rugby.

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Early life/career

Kaleb was born to Kurt and Heidi Geiger. He has two brothers. [1]

Geiger is a native of Sedalia, Colorado and was educated at Castle View High School. [2]

A convert to rugby, Geiger had played varsity baseball (first base), football (defensive lineman) and wrestling for Concordia University. [3] He didn't pick up rugby until after college, when at age 24 he was recruited by the American Raptors. [4]

Pro career

Geiger, mainly a prop and hooker, had two seasons in Major League Rugby with New York-based team Ironworkers, in 2022 and 2023. During this time he would make 22 appearances winning the 2022 MLR championship. He made his international debut for the United States in 2023, gaining his first cap against Portugal. [2]

Geiger would sign with the free jacks. Making his debut during the 2024 season. [5] Geiger would be a key piece in helping the free jacks win the 2024 and 2025 MLR championship. This would mark Geiger’s 2nd and 3rd championship of his career.

Honours

New England Free Jacks

Ruby New York

Personal life

Geiger is married to his wife Dalaney in 2025 they had their first child together a son named Hank. [6]

See also

References

  1. "Kaleb Geiger". Concordia University, Nebraska. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "New England Free Jacks Signs Kaleb Geiger". djcoilrugby. December 17, 2023.
  3. Pengelly, Martin (July 18, 2022). "Will You Care When a $4B Rugby World Cup Hits the U.S.?". Sports Illustrated .
  4. "Geiger catches on quickly for Major League Rugby championship team". Concordia University, Nebraska. July 14, 2022.
  5. https://freejacks.com/team/kaleb-geiger/
  6. Gilpin, Oliver (April 18, 2025). "Round 10 Roster & Match Preview". New England Free Jacks. Retrieved July 12, 2025.