Kyle Sumsion

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Kyle Sumsion
Date of birth (1993-10-29) 29 October 1993 (age 28)
Place of birth American Fork, Utah
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight240 lb (110 kg)
University Brigham Young University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016
2018
2019–
Sacramento Express
Houston Sabercats
Rugby United New York
12
8
13
(20)
(0)
(15)
Correct as of 28 December 2020
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2014 United States 5 (0)
Correct as of 28 December 2020 [1]

Kyle Sumsion (born 29 October 1993) is an American professional rugby union player. He plays as a flanker for Rugby United New York (RUNY) in Major League Rugby (MLR).

Professional career

In 2014, Sumsion represented the United States national rugby union team. He previously played centre for the Sacramento Express in PRO Rugby in 2016 and the Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby during the 2018 season. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Kyle Sumsion". espnscrum. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. "Americas Rugby News RUNY Squad"
  3. "Kyle Sumsion: Rugby United New York"