Kaleb Geiger (born May 4, 1996) is an American international rugby union player.
| Date of birth | May 4, 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Colorado, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Castle View High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Concordia University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Geiger is a native of Sedalia, Colorado and was educated at Castle View High School.[1]
A convert to rugby, Geiger had played varsity baseball (first base), football (defensive lineman) and wrestling for Concordia University.[2] He didn't pick up rugby until after college, when at age 24 he was recruited by the American Raptors.[3]
Geiger, mainly a prop and hooker, had two seasons in Major League Rugby with New York-based team Ironworkers, in 2022 and 2023. He made his international debut for the United States in 2023, gaining his first cap against Portugal.[1]
Honours
edit- New England Free Jacks
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "New England Free Jacks Signs Kaleb Geiger". djcoilrugby. December 17, 2023.
- ^ Pengelly, Martin (July 18, 2022). "Will You Care When a $4B Rugby World Cup Hits the U.S.?". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ "Geiger catches on quickly for Major League Rugby championship team". Concordia University, Nebraska. July 14, 2022.