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| Full name | Matthew Oworu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 29 July 2000 Calgary, British Columbia, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Matt Oworu (born 29 July 2000) is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is flanker or number 8. [1]
Oworu is from Calgary in British Columbia, but grew up in Zimbabwe where he first began playing rugby, before returning to Canada to represent join the Pacific Pride system. [2] While in Zimbabwe, Oworu studied at Lewisam Primary School and represented the Zimbabwe U18 side at Craven Week. [3] [4]
Oworu started out professionally representing the Canada Sevens, debuting at the 2021 Canada Sevens in Vancouver. [5] He would appear at a further 25 tournaments for the side, including the 2022 Commonwealth Games, [6] and 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup, [7] before committed to the 15-aside game. He signed for the Chicago Hounds ahead of the 2025 Major League Rugby season, [8] debuting in round 4 of the season against the Miami Sharks. [9] He re-signed for the side ahead of the 2026 season. [10]
Oworu made his debut for the Canada national team in July 2022, debuting against Spain. [11]
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