Date of birth | 31 January 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Winnipeg, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kyle Steeves (born 31 January 2000) is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for the Dallas Jackals in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is prop. [1]
Steeves is from Winnipeg and attended St. Paul's High School, where he wrestled before playing rugby. [2] He plays his club rugby for the Manitoba Wombats. [3]
Steeves played for the Pacific Pride before joining the Dallas Jackals ahead of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. [4]
Steeves made his Canada debut in 2022, featuring in the match against Namibia. [5]
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