Michael Smith (rugby union)

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Michael Smith
Date of birth (1998-03-16) 16 March 1998 (age 25)
Place of birth Canada
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight98 kg (15.4 st; 216 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021– San Diego Legion 8 (0)
Correct as of 3 July 2021
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018 Canada U20 4 (10)
2021– Canada 4 (0)
Correct as of 5 February 2022

Michael Smith (born 16 March 1998) is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the Canadian national team. His preferred position is flanker. [1]

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Professional career

Smith signed for Major League Rugby side San Diego Legion for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. [2] Smith made his debut for Canada in the 2021 July rugby union tests. [3] [4]

Career statistics

As of 9 February 2022
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
MLR 2021 San Diego Legion 8440000000
MLR 2022 1100000000
Total9540000000

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References

  1. "Michael Smith". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  2. "San Diego Legion signs Michael Smith". DJ Coil Rugby. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  3. "Canada's Men's Rugby Team's travelling roster named for July UK tour presented by DHL". Canada Rugby. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  4. "Wales scorch Canada in one sided Cardiff contest". Americas Rugby News. 3 July 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2021.