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.
Date of birth | September 21, 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 216 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Indiana University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
- "Campbell’s Selection Reflects Indiana Program’s Growth", October 6, 2016.
- "BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE MONTH – OCTOBER: BRYCE CAMPBELL", D1A Rugby, Alex Solomon, November 3, 2016.
- "Video: Campbell Stiff Arm Makes SC Top 10", This Is American Rugby, October 13, 2016.
- "The Rise of Bryce Campbell", Goff Rugby Report, November 3, 2016.