Ethan McVeigh
| Born | 14 December 1999 San Diego, California, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ethan McVeigh (born 14 December 1999) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is scrum-half.[1]
Early career
McVeigh is from San Diego and attended St. Augustine High School before attending Cardiff Metropolitan University.[2] He represented the USA U20s in 2019.[3]
Professional career
McVeigh signed for the San Diego Legion during the 2021 Major League Rugby season while still a student at Cardiff Met.[4] Having completed his studies, he returned to America to sign for the American Raptors ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Americas season.[5] He re-joined the MLR ahead of the 2024 Major League Rugby season, signing for Old Glory DC where he played for the next two seasons.[6] He signed for the New England Free Jacks ahead of the 2026 season.[7]
McVeigh made his debut for the United States national team in July 2024, debuting against Scotland.[8]
References
- ^ "Ethan McVeigh". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Archers aiming to stay on course for BUCS Super Rugby final". Welsh Rugby Union. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "USA Men's U20s concede finale of Trophy Qualifiers 5-23 to Canada U20s". USA Rugby. 9 June 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "San Diego adds USA U20 scrumhalf Ethan McVeigh". Americas Rugby News. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "American Raptors name extended squad for Super Rugby America". Americas Rugby News. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Another near-miss for Anthem as Old Glory plays spoiler". Americas Rugby News. 8 March 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Free Jacks build 2026 momentum with key returners and new additions". New England Free Jacks. 21 November 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Match Report: USA 7 – 42 Scotland". Scottish Rugby. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
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