Matt Oworu
| Full name | Matthew Oworu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 29 July 2000 Calgary, British Columbia, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Matt Oworu (born 29 July 2000) is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]
Early career
Oworu is from Calgary in British Columbia, but grew up in Zimbabwe where he first began playing rugby, before returning to Canada to represent join the Pacific Pride system.[2] While in Zimbabwe, Oworu studied at Lewisam Primary School and represented the Zimbabwe U18 side at Craven Week.[3][4]
Professional career
Oworu started out professionally representing the Canada Sevens, debuting at the 2021 Canada Sevens in Vancouver.[5] He would appear at a further 25 tournaments for the side, including the 2022 Commonwealth Games,[6] and 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup,[7] before committed to the 15-aside game. He signed for the Chicago Hounds ahead of the 2025 Major League Rugby season,[8] debuting in round 4 of the season against the Miami Sharks.[9] He re-signed for the side ahead of the 2026 season.[10]
Oworu made his debut for the Canada national team in July 2022, debuting against Spain.[11]
References
- ^ "Matt Oworu". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Pacific Pride grad Oworu shines for Canada despite last-play loss to Spain". Times Colonist. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Oworu's not-so-delicate choice". Herald Online. 29 November 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Junior Sables thump Blue Bulls". The Herald. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Vancouver 7s (Men) – September 2021". BC Rugby News. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Calgarians Matthew Oworu, Piper Logan primed for Canada rugby at Commonwealth Games". Calgary Sun. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Canada names rosters for Sevens World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Hounds sign Canadian loose forward Matt Oworu". Chicago Hounds. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Chicago takes maximum on the road over Miami". Americas Rugby News. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Oworu signs contract extension". Chicago Hounds. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Canada's senior men's 15s fall 57–34 to Spain at TD Place in Ottawa". Canada Rugby. 10 July 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
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