Update: Hayden Hill is not with the squad.
Major League Rugby and USA Rugby have collaborated for a series of exhibition matches against Super Rugby Americas clubs and other international development sides. The Hawks, a Men’s XVs developmental squad will compete in these matches beginning on March 4, 2023.
The team has been training in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is a co-initiative of World Rugby, USA Rugby, and Major League Rugby. The Hawks will provide a residential full-time competition environment for up-and-coming domestic talent and future USA Men’s Eagles prospects.
See the USA Rugby release.
HAWKS 2023 MATCH SCHEDULE
| Date | Match Up | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Mar-23 | vs Selknam | Santiago, CHI |
| 10-Mar-23 | vs Pampas | Buenos Aires, ARG |
| 15-Mar-23 | vs Arg Desarrollo | Buenos Aires, ARG |
| 6-Apr-23 | vs Cobras Brasil XV | Charlotte, NC |
| 15-Apr-23 | vs Argentina U20 | Charlotte, NC |
| 21-Apr-23 | vs Argentina U20 | Charlotte, NC |
| 29-Apr-23 | vs Yacare | Charlotte, NC |
HAWKS 2023 ROSTER
| Name | Primary Position | Club | USA Rugby Pathways |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Rogers | Prop | NOLA Gold | U23s, U20s, U18s |
| Maxime Wilson | Lock | HTX Academy | USA Rugby Academy, U23s |
| Kyle Fulton | Wing | Dallas Jackals | U23s |
| Tristan Cole | Hooker | Young Glory U23 | |
| William Whiteside | Lock | Rugby New York Ironworkers | U23s |
| Hunter Blanchard | Prop | Houston SaberCats | |
| Doyle Hedgepeth | Prop | Rugby New York Ironworkers | USA Rugby Academy |
| Coleson Warner | Flyhalf | Utah Warriors | U23 7s |
| Trace Bolstad | Flyhalf | Houston SaberCats | |
| Matthew Gelhaus | Lock | Rugby ATL | U20, U23, USA Rugby Academy |
| Evan Conlon | Scrumhalf | Rugby ATL | U23s, U18s |
| Isaac Bales | Hooker | Rugby ATL | |
| Manu Faoagali | Hooker | Unattached | |
| Oliver Kane | Prop | San Diego Legion | USA Academy 2022 |
| Ivan Pula | Prop | New England Free Jacks | USA Falcons |
| Marnus Spangenberg | Flanker | Houston SaberCats | |
| Aminae Amiatu | No. 8 | San Diego Legion | U18s, USA Rugby Academy |
| Isaiah Caver | Lock | Utah Warriors Selects | USA Rugby Academy |
| Shane Fata | Center | New England Free Jacks | U20s |
| D’Montae Noble | Wing | Old Glory DC | USA Men’s Sevens, U23 7s |
| Elijah Hayes | Prop | Utah Warriors | USA Rugby Academy, USA Falcons |
| Jason Tidwell | Center | Dallas Jackals | |
| Kekoa Kauwe | Scrumhalf | Utah Warriors | |
| Lucas Gramlick | Lock | American Raptors | USA Rugby Academy |
| Christian Olney | Wing | NOLA Gold | |
| Chase Suznevich | Flyhalf | Charlotte Rugby Club | |
| Aidan Christians | Flanker | USA Men’s U20s | |
| Hayden Hill | Center | Dallas Jackals |
HAWKS 2023 COACHING STAFF
- Head Coach: Brendan Keane
- Assistant Coach: Neethling Gericke
- Assistant Coach: Elvis Seveali’i
- Strength & Conditioning: Alex Ross
- Analyst: Jimmy Harrison