LA Giltinis

The LA Giltinis are a Major League Rugby team that are set to enter the league in the 2021 season as an expansion franchise. The team is owned by Loyals Rugby and will be based in Venice Beach, California, playing at a yet-unnamed venue. Darren Coleman was announced as the head coach.[1]

LA Giltinis
FoundedMay 28, 2020
Coach(es)Darren Coleman
League(s)Major League Rugby
Official website
giltinis.com

Roster

The following players have been reported for LA Giltinis for the 2021 season:[2]

Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality.

Player Position Union
Stephen McLeish Hooker United States
Blake Rogers Prop United States
Player Position Union
Nick Boyer Scrum-half United States
Watson Filikitonga Centre United States
  • Bold - Senior 15s and senior 7s internationally capped players in bold
  • Players qualified to play for United States on dual nationality or residency grounds*
  • MLR teams are allowed to field up to ten overseas players per match

References

  1. "Major League Rugby Officially Welcomes the LA Giltinis" (Press release). Major League Rugby. May 28, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  2. "2021 Major League Rugby – LA Giltinis". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
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