Nick Kuhl born in

Pasadena, Maryland Pasadena is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 24,287 at the 2010 census. The areas of Lake Shore, Riviera Beach and Pasadena are collectively referred to as Pasadena by residents ...

is an American professional rugby union player. He plays as a full back for the

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. Kuhl is originally from

and grew up playing rugby and football at

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, earning All-MIAA honors for each. He went on to play for

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between 2010 and 2014 where he earned a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Allied Health Track, and was a three-time Collegiate All-American. During his time as an amateur rugby player, he represented Rocky Gorge RFC and captained the

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Capital Selects. On 16 May 2019, Kuhl was signed by Washington, D.C.-based Old Glory DC. Intending to join Major League Rugby in

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, Old Glory staged an exhibition campaign for May and June 2019. Kuhl started at full-back in DC's inaugural game against Ireland's

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on Sunday 19 May, playing as Old Glory's designated kicker and slotting two of three conversions and his one penalty opportunity. On May 27, Kuhl again started at full-back for Old Glory in a heavy 70-7 defeat at home to the Scotland U20s. Kuhl played as Old Glory recorded their first victory in franchise history, running out 28-7 victors over the USA Rugby South Panthers, with Kuhl again providing points from the boot. On 9 June 2018, Kuhl was named as vice-captain as Old Glory ran out 29-15 winners over the

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in their final exhibition game of the 2019 season.

External links

Old Glory DC profile

References

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