Gannon Moore

Gannon Moore (born June 1, 1990) is an American rugby union player who plays for the United States men's national team and the Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby (MLR).

Gannon Moore
Date of birth (1990-06-02) June 2, 1990
Place of birthSioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
SchoolLincoln High School
UniversitySouthwest Minnesota State University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Current team Utah Warriors
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 Denver Stampede 4 (0)
2019– Utah Warriors 11 (25)
Correct as of May 19, 2019
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– United States 3 (5)
Correct as of February 2, 2019

Moore has previously played for North Harbour in the Mitre 10 Cup, the Denver Stampede of PRO Rugby, and the Kansas City Blues. While attending Southwest Minnesota State University, Moore was a running back for four-years on the university football team.

Early life

Moore was born on June 1, 1990 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota,[1] the son of Doug Moore and Celeste Moore.[2]

Moore attended Lincoln High School,[2] where he played football[3] and during that time, he first began playing rugby at the age of 15.[3][4]

Moore played rugby in high school with Rugby Nebraska's Siouxland United and was named to the Nebraska Selects team.[4]

Moore graduated from high school in 2009 and left Sioux Falls to attend Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), where he majored in exercise science.[2] During his four seasons with the SMSU Mustangs football team, he played in all 44 of the team's games,[2] matched the school record for single-season rushing touchdowns (13 in 2009), led the team in total rushing touchdowns (in 2009, 2011, and 2012),[2] and led the team in total receptions (in 2012).[2][4]

Moore attended an NFL Regional Scouting Combine, but was not drafted and received no contract offers to play in the NFL.[4]

Club rugby career

Kansas City Blues

In 2013, Moore began playing rugby with the Kansas City Blues, playing in both 7s and XVs.[5]

Denver Stampede

In March 2016, it was announced that Moore had signed with the Denver Stampede of PRO Rugby, to play in that league's inaugural season.[5] Moore made his debut with the Stampede on April 17, 2016, appearing as a substitute, in the Stampede's 16–13 victory over Ohio.[6]

North Harbour and Silverdale

Since PRO Rugby was folded after only one season in 2016, Gannon Moore has played rugby in New Zealand with North Harbour and Silverdale RFC.[7]

International rugby career

USA Eagles

Moore made his debut with the USA Eagles on November 3, 2018, starting at center in an un-capped match against the Māori All Blacks—a 59–22 defeat during the end of year tests.[8][9] Moore earned his first cap for the Eagles on November 10, 2018, starting at wing, in the Eagles' 30–29 victory over Samoa.[10]

References
  1. "Gannon Moore". espn.co.uk. ESPN. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  2. "Gannon Moore". SMSUMustangs.com. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  3. Hardy, Christian (July 7, 2016). "With 2020 Olympics in mind, Kansas City Blues hosting Heartland 7s rugby tournament". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  4. Clifton, Pat (August 21, 2015). "Gannon Moore's Winding Road to Eagles Camp". RugbyToday. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  5. "KC Blues Gannon Moore & Brodie Orth Sign With PRO Rugby Denver Team". DJCoilRugby. March 31, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  6. "Dramatic finish sees Denver drop Ohio". Americas Rugby News. April 17, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  7. Goff, Alex (October 26, 2018). "Eagle Men Add Seven Players To Roster". FloRugby. FloSports. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  8. Gridelli, Craig (November 4, 2018). "USA Rugby's Win Streak Snapped In Chicago". The Runner Sports. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  9. "New Zealand Māori Tour - Chicago, 3 November 2018, 17:15 local, 00:15 GMT +1d". espn.co.uk. ESPN. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  10. "United States of America Tour - San Sebastian, 10 November 2018, 18:30 local, 17:30 GMT". espn.co.uk. ESPN. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
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