Calvin Whiting Explained

Calvin Whiting
Birth Date:30 November 1995
Birth Place:Johannesburg, South Africa
Height:[1]
Weight:207lb
School:Lone Peak High School
University:Brigham Young University
Position:Center
Currentclub:Utah Warriors
Amatyears2:2015–2019
Amatteam1:United Rugby Club
Amatteam2:BYU
Ru Amupdate:April 23, 2019
Clubs1:Utah Warriors
Apps1:17
Points1:32
Ru Clubupdate:June 9, 2021
Years1:2019–present
Repteam1:United States U19
Repteam2:United States
Repyears2:2017–present
Repcaps2:3
Reppoints2:5
Ru Ntupdate:July 10, 2021

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.

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. 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.[3]

Club career

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

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.

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]

Notes and References

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