Malon Al-Jiboori

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Malon Al-Jiboori
Date of birth (1997-08-01) August 1, 1997 (age 26)
Place of birthTulsa, Oklahoma
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight230 lb (100 kg)
SchoolUnion High School
UniversityLindenwood University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018
2019
2020–2021
2021
2022–
Houston Sabercats
 1
14
1
0
23		 (0)
(10)
(0)
(0)
(5)
Correct as of 1 May 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016
2016
2016
2018–
United States
 4
 
3
6		 (17)
 
(5)
(5)
Correct as of 5 April 2020
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2016–2020
United States
 9
Correct as of 1 May 2021

Malon Maurice Al-Jiboori (born August 1, 1997) is an American

Ealing Trailfinders and the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby
(MLR).

Al-Jiboori previously represented the United States at the international level with multiple age-grade sides.

Early life

Al-Jiboori was born on August 1, 1997.

Brumbies.[2]

International career

USA Junior All-Americans

Al-Jiboori represented the United States playing for the United States men's national under-20 team (Junior All-Americans) in the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy.[4] During his tenure with the Junior All-Americans, Al-Jiboori served as the team's captain.[1]

USA Collegiate All-Americans

Al-Jiboori played for the

United States men's national under-23 team (Collegiate All-Americans) during their tour of Queensland in 2016.[5]

USA Selects

In 2016, it was announced that Al-Jiboori had been selected for the

USA Selects roster for the 2016 Americas Pacific Challenge.[6] Al-Jiboori made his first start for the Selects on October 12, 2016, playing at flanker, in the Selects' 47–37 victory over Canada.[7]

USA Eagles

Al-Jiboori made his debut with the USA Eagles on February 17, 2018, appearing as a substitute in the Eagles' 45–13 victory over Chile in the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship.[8][9]

USA Eagles 7s

Al-Jiboori made his debut for the United States men's national rugby sevens team at the 2016 Singapore Sevens tournament.[1] As of September 2018, Al-Jiboori has competed in 31 total matches for the Eagles in 7s, having scored his first two tries for the Eagles during the 2017–18 World Rugby Sevens Series.[10]

Club career

In addition to his international appearances representing the United States, Al-Jiboori has played club rugby for the Denver Barbarians[1] and Bulldog Rugby.[11]

After playing one match for the

Houston Sabercats of the MLR. [14]

Personal life

Malon Al-Jiboori has a younger brother, Tyren Al-Jiboori, who also plays rugby and competed for the United States at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics.[15] Their older brother, Michael Al-Jiboori, has also played rugby for the Denver Barbarians.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Malon Al-Jiboori". USA Rugby. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e Dutton, Chris (July 7, 2016). "American gridiron recruits land at Brumbies HQ for taste of Super Rugby life". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  3. ^ Solomon, Alex (January 26, 2016). "D1A PLAYER OF THE WEEK: MALON AL-JIBOORI". Division 1-A Rugby. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  4. ^ Wise, Chad (April 8, 2016). "AIG MJAA squad announced for U20 Trophy". USA Rugby. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  5. ^ Wise, Chad (July 15, 2016). "Squad selected for AIG MCAA Tour to Queensland sponsored by WellDog". USA Rugby. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  6. ^ "USA Selects named for Pacific Challenge". Americas Rugby News. October 1, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  7. ^ "Canada crumble against USA Selects". Americas Rugby News. October 13, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  8. ^ "Eagles overcome slow start to smash Chile". Americas Rugby News. February 17, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  9. ^ "Americas Rugby Championship - Fullerton, 17 February 2018, 15:00 local, 23:00 GMT". espn.co.uk. ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  10. ^ "Malon Aljiboori". World Rugby. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  11. ^ Willis, Austin. "Bulldog 7s Stacked with National Championship Talent". FloRugby. FloSports. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  12. ^ "Malon Al-Jiboori signs for Glendale Raptors". americasrugbynews.com. November 30, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  13. ^ "Malon Al-Jiboori signs for Ealing Trailfinders". americas rugby news. April 30, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  14. ^ "Houston Sabercats signs Malon Al-Jiboori". DJ Coil Rugby. February 8, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  15. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original
    on November 30, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  16. ^ Clifton, Pat (August 22, 2018). "Prep for Youth Olympics Well Underway". Rugby Today. Retrieved September 26, 2018.

External links

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