Calvin Whiting

Calvin Whiting (born November 30, 1995) is a South African-born American rugby union player who plays at center for the Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby (MLR). He also represents the USA playing for the United States men's national team.

Calvin Whiting
Date of birth (1995-11-30) November 30, 1995
Place of birthJohannesburg, South Africa
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Weight207 lb (94 kg)[1]
SchoolLone Peak High School
UniversityBrigham Young University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Center
Current team Utah Warriors
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2015–2019		 United Rugby Club
Brigham Young University		 ()
Correct as of April 23, 2019
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–present Utah Warriors ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
 
2017–present		 United States U19
United States		  
1		  
0
Correct as of March 9, 2020

Whiting has also represented the United States playing at age-grade level.

Early life

Whiting was born on November 30, 1995 in Johannesburg, South Africa.[1] Whiting moved to Utah in 2011 and attended Lone Peak High School in Highland, Utah.[2] Whiting began attending Brigham Young University in 2015, where he has studied business management and played for the school's rugby team.[2][3]

Club career

Whiting signed with Major League Rugby's Utah Warriors in early 2019 for the 2019 Major League Rugby season.[3]

International career

USA High School All-Americans

Whiting was named to the United States national under-19 rugby union team (High School All-Americans) three times and served as a team captain.[3]

USA Eagles

Whiting was first named to the roster for the USA Eagles ahead of the 2017 Americas Rugby Championship.[4] Whiting made his debut for the Eagles on February 25, 2017, appearing as a substitute, in a 57–9 victory against Chile.[5] Whiting also played for the Eagles on March 4, 2017, appearing as a substitute, in an uncapped match against Argentina XV.[6]

References
  1. "Calvin Whiting". espn.co.uk. ESPN. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  2. "Calvin Whiting". Utah Warriors. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  3. "Utah Warriors Signs Calvin Whiting". DJCoilRugby. February 11, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  4. Ray, Bryan (January 25, 2017). "Eagles set to Experiment in ARC". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  5. "Americas Rugby Championship - Santiago, 25 February 2017, 15:40 local, 18:40 GMT". espn.co.uk. ESPN. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  6. "Last-second try gives Eagles ARC Title". Americas Rugby News. March 4, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
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