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LA Giltinis
The LA Giltinis are a former Major League Rugby team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. The team was announced in 2020 and entered the league in the 2021 season as an expansion franchise. The Giltinis, named for a yet-to-be-released cocktail, were owned by Adam Gilchrist and Loyals Rugby. It was based in El Segundo, California, and played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Darren Coleman was announced as the head coach. The club won the MLR Shield in their inaugural season, but were disqualified from the playoffs in 2022. The Glintis and the Austin Gilgronis—another MLR team owned by Gilchrist—were removed from the league in October 2022. History A potential Los Angeles expansion bid for MLR, led by LA Coast Rugby and Adam Gilchrist, was announced in 2018 with plans for the team to enter the league in 2019. The team's bid was later replaced by a new proposal from Loyals Rugby, who were announced as the winners of the expansion team in 2020. The team, named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (also known as the L.A. Coliseum) is a multi-purpose stadium in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Conceived as a hallmark of civic pride, the Coliseum was commissioned in 1921 as a memorial to Los Angeles veterans of World War I. Completed in 1923, it will become the first stadium to have hosted the Summer Olympics three times when it hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics; the stadium previously hosted the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on July 27, 1984, a day before the opening ceremony of the 1984 Summer Olympics. The stadium serves as the home of the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans football team of the Pac-12 Conference. The Coliseum is jointly owned by the State of California's Sixth District Agricultural Association, Los Angeles County, and the city of Los Angeles. It is managed and operated by the Auxiliary Services Department of the University of Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Taufeteʻe
Joseph Soosemea Taufetee (born October 4, 1992) is an American rugby union player who plays as a hooker and prop for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby (MLR). A converted American football player, Taufetee has also previously represented the United States by serving as captain of the USA Selects. He also plays for the United States national team. He previously played for LA Giltinis in Major League Rugby, Lyon OU in France's Top 14 , Worcester Warriors and Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby and the San Diego Breakers in PRO Rugby. Early life Joe Taufetee was born on October 4, 1992 in Nu'uuli, American Samoa and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area after moving with his family to California at the age of five. Of Samoan descent, Taufetee played American football as a youth and aspired to playing in the NFL. Taufetee attended Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, California and played at defensive tackle for school's football team during the 2010 and 2011 seasons. Tauf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Poidevin
Christian Poidevin (born 9 September 1998) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR) in the U.S. His preferred position is flanker. Poidevin is the son of former Wallaby Simon Poidevin. He attended Newington College and in 2022 earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New South Wales. He previously played for the LA Giltinis in the MLR. Professional career Poidevin signed for Major League Rugby side LA Giltinis ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He had previously competed in the National Rugby Championship The National Rugby Championship, known as NRC, was an Australian rugby union competition. It was contested by eight teams, seven from Australia and one from Fiji. The tournament ran from 2014 until 2019 before being disbanded in 2020 following t ..., representing in the 2018 and 2019 seasons. References External linksitsrugby.co.uk Profile 1998 births Living people People e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langilangi Haupeakui
Langilangi Haupeakui (born 3 July 1989) is a United States international rugby union player who currently plays for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR). His regular playing position is either No. 8 or Flanker. He previously played for the LA Giltinis in the MLR. Amateur career Haupeakui was born in San Mateo, California and played American football before playing rugby union at college. He played with Folau Niua at East Palo Alto Razorbacks. When not on Warriors duty, Haupeakui turned out for Stirling County. Professional career He was picked up by Sacramento Express for the inaugural PRO Rugby league in the United States. It was announced on 28 September 2016 that Haupeakui signed for Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal. He made his competitive debut for Glasgow on 28 October 2016 against Benetton Treviso at Scotstoun Stadium. Haupeakui replaced Simone Favaro on 55 minutes. This gives Haupeakui a Glasgow Warrior No. 273. On 25 January 2017 it was announced that Hau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanco Germishuys
Hanco Jacobus Germishuys (born August 24, 1996) is a South African born American rugby union player who plays as a flanker for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby (MLR) and for the United States national rugby union team internationally. He previously played for Rugby United New York (RUNY) and the LA Giltinis in MLR. Germishuys has also represented the United States at the international level with multiple age-grade sides and with the USA Selects. Germishuys also previously played professionally for the Denver Stampede of PRO Rugby. Early life Hanco Germishuys was born on August 24, 1996 in South Africa. There, he began playing rugby at a young age and attended school in Newton. Germishuys relocated to the United States with his father in 2004 and attended Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Germishuys played club rugby for West Omaha and was selected to a Nebraska All-Star team. In late 2014, Germishuys joined the Gloucester Academy, scoring a try in his se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angus Cottrell
Angus Cottrell (born 20 November 1989) is an Australian former professional rugby union player. His playing position is flanker. He currently plays for the LA Giltinis of Major League Rugby (MLR). He previously represented the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby. Early life Cottrell was born in Brisbane, Australia and attended Brisbane Boys' College. His father, Nev Cottrell Jr, played representative rugby for Queensland in the late 1970s. His grandfather, Nev "Notchy" Cottrell, captained the Wallabies playing at hooker for two Tests against the British and Irish Lions in 1950. Cottrell currently studies a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University. Career In 2011, while playing for West Brisbane Bulldogs in Queensland Premier Rugby, Cottrell was recruited by Super Rugby franchise the Western Force. He made his debut in Week 1 of the 2012 Super Rugby season against the Brumbies in Canberra. Cottrell signed for the Melbourne Rebels for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Ashe
Adam Ashe (born 24 July 1993 in Glasgow) is a former Scotland international rugby union player and now rugby union coach. He is the Assistant Coach for the Stirling Wolves. He previously played for the LA Giltinis of Major League Rugby in the MLR; and for Glasgow Warriors. He played at the either number 8 or flanker. Rugby Union career Amateur career Ashe, a product of Alva Academy, has played rugby for Hillfoots and Stirling County In 2016, he turned out for Ayr in the Scottish Premiership. Ashe has been drafted to Stirling County in the Scottish Premiership for the 2017–18 season. Professional career Ashe was named as an Elite Development Player in 2011, being attached to Glasgow Warriors. He earned his first cap for Glasgow, coming off the bench in the 78th minute against the Ospreys on 14 September 2012. He is Glasgow Warrior No. 205. He was also named on the bench a week later, but was not used in the 27–10 victory over Connacht. In addition to playing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corey Thomas (rugby Union)
is an Australian born Canadian rugby union player who plays as a Lock. He currently plays for the LA Giltinis The LA Giltinis are a former Major League Rugby team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. The team was announced in 2020 and entered the league in the 2021 season as an expansion franchise. The Giltinis, named for a yet-to-be-released ... of Major League Rugby (MLR). Thomas previously played for the in Super Rugby. References 1994 births Living people Rugby union locks Sunwolves players Rugby union flankers Rugby union number eights Australian rugby union players Canadian rugby union players Canada international rugby union players Perth Spirit players Brisbane City (rugby union) players Yokohama Canon Eagles players Kamaishi Seawaves players LA Giltinis players Toronto Arrows players {{Australia-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (sports)
In team sport, captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field. In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains. Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules. In many team sports, the captains represent their respective teams when the match official does the coin toss at the beginning of the game. The team captain, in some sports, is selected by the team coach, who may consider factors ranging from playing ability to leadership to serving as a good moral example to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan Den Hoedt
Nathan Den Hoedt (born 6 January 1997) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the Houston SaberCats of Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is lock. Professional career Den Hoedt signed for Major League Rugby side LA Giltinis ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He had previously played in the National Rugby Championship The National Rugby Championship, known as NRC, was an Australian rugby union competition. It was contested by eight teams, seven from Australia and one from Fiji. The tournament ran from 2014 until 2019 before being disbanded in 2020 following t ... for both and . References External linksitsrugby.co.uk Profile 1997 births Living people Australian rugby union players Rugby union locks LA Giltinis players Rugby union flankers Brisbane City (rugby union) players New South Wales Country Eagles players Houston SaberCats players Place of birth missing (living people) {{Australia-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djustice Sears-Duru
Djustice Sears-Duru (born 24 May 1994) is a Canada international rugby union prop who plays for Ealing Trailfinders and the San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby (MLR). He previously played for the Seattle Seawolves and the LA Giltinis in the MLR. He formerly played for Glasgow Warriors and Ontario Blues. Rugby Union career Amateur career Sears-Duru has appeared for the Castaway Wanderers rugby club in the British Columbia Premier League. Sears-Duru played as a minor, junior and senior for the Crusaders Rugby Club in Oakville, Ontario. Upon moving to Scotland to play for the Warriors, Sears-Duru has made some appearances for Ayr in the Scottish Premiership. Professional career Sears-Duru played for Ontario Blues. He joined Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal till the end of the 2015–16 season on 23 March 2016. This was then extended till the end of the 2016–17 season. Sears-Duru made his debut for the Warriors in the pre-season match against Harlequins on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Leuluaʻialiʻi-Makin
Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin (born 2 January 1992) is an Australian rugby union player who currently plays as a prop for the LA Giltinis in Major League Rugby (MLR). He previously played for the in Super Rugby. He also represented the Canberra Vikings in the inaugural National Rugby Championship. Career Makin has come all the way through the ranks in the ACT, representing the region at Under 16, Schools, Under 20, State (ACT XV) and 10s level. He was a member of the newly founded Canberra Vikings squad for the first ever National Rugby Championship season in 2014 and his performances anchoring the scrum for the Vikings earned him a Super Rugby contract with the Brumbies for 2015. International career Makin was a member of the Australia Under-20 side which competed in the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
