Malon Al-Jiboori

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Malon Al-Jiboori
Date of birth (1997-08-01) August 1, 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Tulsa, Oklahoma
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight230 lb (100 kg)
School Union High School
University Lindenwood University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018 San Diego Legion 1 (0)
2019 Glendale Raptors 14 (10)
2020–2021 San Diego Legion 1 (0)
2021 Ealing Trailfinders 0 (0)
2022– Houston Sabercats 23 (5)
Correct as of 1 May 2021
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016 United States U20 4 (17)
2016 United States U23
2016 USA Selects 3 (5)
2018– United States 6 (5)
Correct as of 5 April 2020
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2016–2020 United States 9
Correct as of 1 May 2021

Malon Maurice Al-Jiboori (born August 1, 1997) is an American rugby union player who plays for the United States men's national rugby sevens team and the United States men's national team (XVs). He currently plays for Ealing Trailfinders and the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby (MLR).

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Al-Jiboori previously represented the United States at the international level with multiple age-grade sides.

Early life

Al-Jiboori was born on August 1, 1997. [1] Al-Jiboori grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, [2] and attended Union High School. [1] Al-Jiboori played American football throughout his youth, earned a college football scholarship, and aspired to play in the NFL. [2] However, Al-Jiboori began playing rugby at the age of 16, after watching an older brother play the game. [2] Ultimately, he would decline his football scholarship offer and leave Tulsa to attend Lindenwood University and play for the school's rugby teams. [2] [1] He was named Division 1-A Player of the Week on January 26, 2016 for his performances against Saint Mary's and Santa Clara. [3] During the summer of 2016, Al-Jiboori spent time training with Super Rugby's Brumbies. [2]

International career

USA Junior All-Americans

Al-Jiboori represented the United States playing for the United States men's national under-20 team (Junior All-Americans) in the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy. [4] During his tenure with the Junior All-Americans, Al-Jiboori served as the team's captain. [1]

USA Collegiate All-Americans

Al-Jiboori played for the United States men's national under-23 team (Collegiate All-Americans) during their tour of Queensland in 2016. [5]

USA Selects

In 2016, it was announced that Al-Jiboori had been selected for the USA Selects roster for the 2016 Americas Pacific Challenge. [6] Al-Jiboori made his first start for the Selects on October 12, 2016, playing at flanker, in the Selects' 47–37 victory over Canada. [7]

USA Eagles

Al-Jiboori made his debut with the USA Eagles on February 17, 2018, appearing as a substitute in the Eagles' 45–13 victory over Chile in the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship. [8] [9]

USA Eagles 7s

Al-Jiboori made his debut for the United States men's national rugby sevens team at the 2016 Singapore Sevens tournament. [1] As of September 2018, Al-Jiboori has competed in 31 total matches for the Eagles in 7s, having scored his first two tries for the Eagles during the 2017–18 World Rugby Sevens Series. [10]

Club career

In addition to his international appearances representing the United States, Al-Jiboori has played club rugby for the Denver Barbarians [1] and Bulldog Rugby. [11]

After playing one match for the Major League Rugby (MLR) club San Diego Legion during the 2018 MLR season, Al-Jiboori signed a two-year deal with the Glendale Raptors ahead of the 2019 season. [12] In April 2021 he signed with the Ealing Trailfinders. [13] In February 2022, he signed with the Houston Sabercats of the MLR. [14]

Personal life

Malon Al-Jiboori has a younger brother, Tyren Al-Jiboori, who also plays rugby and competed for the United States at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics. [15] Their older brother, Michael Al-Jiboori, has also played rugby for the Denver Barbarians. [16]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Dutton, Chris (July 7, 2016). "American gridiron recruits land at Brumbies HQ for taste of Super Rugby life". The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  3. ↑ Solomon, Alex (January 26, 2016). "D1A PLAYER OF THE WEEK: MALON AL-JIBOORI". Division 1-A Rugby . Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  4. ↑ Wise, Chad (April 8, 2016). "AIG MJAA squad announced for U20 Trophy". USA Rugby . Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  5. ↑ Wise, Chad (July 15, 2016). "Squad selected for AIG MCAA Tour to Queensland sponsored by WellDog". USA Rugby . Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  6. ↑ "USA Selects named for Pacific Challenge". Americas Rugby News. October 1, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Canada crumble against USA Selects". Americas Rugby News. October 13, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Eagles overcome slow start to smash Chile". Americas Rugby News. February 17, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Americas Rugby Championship - Fullerton, 17 February 2018, 15:00 local, 23:00 GMT". espn.co.uk. ESPN . Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Malon Aljiboori". World Rugby . Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  11. ↑ Willis, Austin. "Bulldog 7s Stacked with National Championship Talent". FloRugby. FloSports. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Malon Al-Jiboori signs for Glendale Raptors". americasrugbynews.com. November 30, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Malon Al-Jiboori signs for Ealing Trailfinders". americas rugby news. April 30, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Houston Sabercats signs Malon Al-Jiboori". DJ Coil Rugby. February 8, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Tyren Al-Jiboori". teamUSA.org. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  16. ↑ Clifton, Pat (August 22, 2018). "Prep for Youth Olympics Well Underway". Rugby Today. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
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