Noah Brown (rugby union)

Noah Brown
Born (2001-01-10) 10 January 2001
South Bend, Indiana, United States
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Wing
Current team Chicago Hounds
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Chicago Hounds 28 (37)
Correct as of 9 December 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– United States 1 (0)
Correct as of 9 December 2025
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2022– United States 2
Correct as of 9 December 2025

Noah Brown (born 10 January 2001) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is wing.[1]

Early career

Brown is from South Bend, Indiana and attended Indiana University.[2][3] While still at Indiana, Brown represented the USA Falcons at sevens,[4] and made his full United States sevens debut at the 2022 Hong Kong Sevens.[5]

Professional career

Brown was drafted fourth in the first round of the 2023 MLR Draft by the Chicago Hounds.[6] He made his debut for the side in Round 3 of the 2024 Major League Rugby season against Old Glory DC.[7] He remained with the team for the 2025 season, and signed on for the 2026 season in December 2025.[8]

Brown made his debut for the United States national team in November 2024, debuting against Spain.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Noah Brown". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Chicago Hounds hope to spark interest in professional rugby, make playoff run". CBS News. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Indiana shuts out Illinois, OSU wins in big ten". Goff Rugby Report. 25 September 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  4. ^ "MLR talent in USA Falcons roster for Fijian 7s journey". Americas Rugby News. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  5. ^ "USA Men's Sevens look to kick start young hopefuls as Hong Kong roster is confirmed". USA Rugby. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  6. ^ "2023 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft Results". Major League Rugby. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  7. ^ "MLR 2024: Old Glory DC vs Chicago Hounds - ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  8. ^ @chicagohoundsrugby; (8 December 2025). "Coming off a Second-Team All-MLR selection in 2025, Noah Brown is back for Year 3 in Dawg Town". Retrieved 9 December 2025 – via Instagram.
  9. ^ "Victory over Spain secures three-game win streak for USA Men's Eagles". USA Rugby. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2025.