Bryce Campbell (rugby union)

Bryce Campbell (born September 21, 1994) is an American rugby union player. He plays as a center for the London Irish in England's Premiership Rugby competition and for the United States national rugby union team.

Bryce Campbell
Date of birth (1994-09-21) September 21, 1994
Place of birthIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight216 lb (98 kg)
UniversityIndiana University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2017 Indiana University RC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–18
2018–present
Glendale Raptors
London Irish
7
17
(20)
(15)
Correct as of 31 March 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016
2016–present
USA Selects
United States

32

(40)
Correct as of 31 March 2020

Campbell began playing rugby with the Royal Irish at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis.[1] He studied business at Indiana University, and toured Australia with the College All-Americans in 2015.[2] He spent a season with the Glendale Raptors of Major League Rugby in 2018, reaching the final against the Seattle Seawolves. Campbell signed for the London Irish for the 2018-19 season.

International

Campbell first rose to national prominence when one of his runs playing for the USA Selects against Canada A appeared on ESPN's highlights.[3] Campbell debuted for the United States national team in November 2016,[4] and played for the U.S. the following week against Romania in November 2016.

References

  1. "Campbell’s Selection Reflects Indiana Program’s Growth", October 6, 2016.
  2. "BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE MONTH – OCTOBER: BRYCE CAMPBELL", D1A Rugby, Alex Solomon, November 3, 2016.
  3. "Video: Campbell Stiff Arm Makes SC Top 10", This Is American Rugby, October 13, 2016.
  4. "The Rise of Bryce Campbell", Goff Rugby Report, November 3, 2016.
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