Matt Hughston

Matt Hughston (born 26 July 1989)[3] is an American rugby union player from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is currently signed to the Rugby United New York (RUNY) of Major League Rugby (MLR) for the 2019 season.[4]

Matt Hughston
Date of birth (1989-07-26) 26 July 1989
Place of birthCharlotte, North Carolina
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[1]
Weight225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb)
UniversityEast Carolina University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2012
2008–2015		 East Carolina University
Charlotte Rugby Club		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016
2018
2018
2019
2020		 Ohio Aviators[2]
New Orleans Gold
NE Free Jacks
RUNY
Old Glory DC

1
17
(15)
(0)
(10)
Correct as of 29 October 2018
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 United States U20

Hughston has previously played for the New Orleans Gold, the Ohio Aviators, and the United States national under-20 rugby union team.

Early life

Hughston attended high school at Providence High School, in Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduating, he furthered his education at East Carolina University.[5] He graduated with a B.S. in Hospitality Management.

Hughston started playing rugby in high school in 2007. He continued playing at East Carolina.

Professional career

Hughston was a member of the Ohio Aviators for the 2016 PRO Rugby season. In 2018, Hughston signed with the New Orleans Gold for their inaugural season in Major League Rugby. In their opening game, against the Houston SaberCats, he scored a try in the 58th minute. New Orleans won 35-26.[6] Following the 2018 season, Hughston signed with the expansion side New England Free Jacks; with New England not set to join the league until 2020, he was loaned to Rugby United New York for the 2019 season.

References
  1. "Matt Hughston". nolagoldrugby.com. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
  2. "Ohio Aviators Matt Hughston: A Stellar Season Cut Short : Rugby Wrap Up". rugbywrapup.com. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
  3. "Matt Hughston". USA Rugby. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
  4. "2018 MLR Dream Team Selection Matt Hughston Signs with RUNY". rugbyunitedny.com. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
  5. "New Orleans Gold Signs Matt Hughston: Major League Rugby". djcoilrugby.com. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
  6. 2018 Major League Rugby season#Week 1
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