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Dylan Fawsitt
Date of birth(1990-07-24)July 24, 1990(age 34)
Place of birthWexford,Ireland
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
SchoolBlackrock College
UniversityLife University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–2012
2012–2014
2016–2017		 Greystones
St. Mary's
Old Blue
Correct as of 9 April 2018
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016
2018–
2018
2020

Ohio Aviators
Rugby New York
→Glendale Raptors(loan)
→Ohio Aviators(loan)

Chicago Hounds		 10
43
8		 (25)
(130)
(5)
Correct as of 6 March 2023[1]
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– United States 18 (15)
Correct as of 3 October 2021

Dylan Fawsitt(born July 24, 1990) is anIrish-born Americanrugby unionplayer who plays as ahookerforChicago(Hounds) inMajor League Rugby(MLR) and also for theUnited States men's national team.His nickname is "The Butcher".[2]

Fawsitt previously played for theGlendale Raptorsand theOhio Aviators.Prior to moving to the United States in 2014, Fawsitt played rugby forGreystones,Blackrock College,andSt. Mary's CollegeinIreland.In addition to his playing career, Fawsitt coaches rugby atMonroe CollegeandFordham Preparatory SchoolinNew York City.

Early life

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Fawsitt grew up inIrelandand moved toWicklowat the age of 10.[3]Prior to the move to Wexford, Fawsitt began playing rugby with Greystones RFC at the age of seven.[4][3]Fawsitt also playedhurlingandGaelic footballas a youth forSt. Martin's GAA.[3][5]Fawsitt attended Blackrock College and was a member of their 2009 rugby team that won theLeinster Schools Senior Cupin 2009.[6]Fawsitt concluded his tenure with Greystones by competing at the first team level for three years through 2012.[3][4]Fawsitt then played forSt. Mary's Collegefor two years in theAll-Ireland League's Division 1A.[3][4]

Move to the United States

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In 2014, Fawsitt moved to the United States to attendLife University,where he earned a master's degree inexercise science.[3]There he played and coached for the university's rugby teams.[3]After playing with the Ohio Aviators (see section below), Fawsitt moved to New York where he played forOld Blueand serves as an Assistant Coach at Monroe College and Head Coach at Fordham Preparatory School.[3][7]

Club career

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Ohio Aviators

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Fawsitt played for theOhio AviatorsinPRO Rugby's first and onlyseason in 2016.Fawsitt made his debut for the Aviators on May 8, in the Aviators' 31–11 victory overSacramento.[8]He made his first start for the Aviators in a 24–20 defeat atSan Diegoon May 15.[9]Fawsitt scored his first try for the Aviators on May 22, in the Aviators' 50–17 victory over Sacramento.[10]

Rugby United New York

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Fawsitt joined Rugby United New York for their inaugural season as an associate member ofMajor League Rugbyin 2018.[11]In 2018, Fawsitt served as the team's captain.[12]Fawsitt scored his first try in a RUNY uniform in a March 25, 2018 exhibition against theBoston Mystics.[13]

On September 19, 2018, RUNY announced that Fawsitt had re-signed with the New York side for the2019 Major League Rugby season.[14]

He returns to New york in 2019 MLR season, with a prominent participation, having in regular season 12 tries and 10 tries assist, qualifying RUNY in last game to playoffs for first time.

Glendale Raptors

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Fawsitt joined Major League Rugby'sGlendale Raptorsfor the 2018 regular season[15]on loan from RUNY.[16]

International career

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Fawsitt made his debut with the USA Eagles on February 24, 2018, starting in the Eagles' 45–16 victory overBrazilin the2018 Americas Rugby Championship.[17]Fawsitt scored his first try for the Eagles in the Eagles' 61–19 victory overUruguayon March 3, 2018.[18]

International tries

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As of 20 November 2021[19]
Try Opposing team Location Venue Competition Date Result Score
1 Uruguay Montevideo,Uruguay Estadio Charrúa 2018 Americas Rugby Championship 3 March 2018 Win 19 –61
2 Canada Glendale,United States Infinity Park 2019 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 27 July 2019 Win 47– 19
3 Canada Vancouver,Canada BC Place 2019 Rugby World Cup warm-up matches 7 September 2019 Win 15 –20

References

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  1. ^"Dylan FAWSITT, Hooker".its rugby.RetrievedApril 5,2022.
  2. ^"Dylan Fawsitt Returns to RUNY".
  3. ^abcdefghFarrell, Sean (March 11, 2018)."'I've worked 3, 4 jobs... washing cars, walking dogs': Wexford man Fawsitt thriving on American dream ".The42.TheJournal.ie.RetrievedApril 18,2018.
  4. ^abc"Dylan Fawsitt USA Eagles".GreystonesRFC.ie.RetrievedApril 9,2018.
  5. ^Stryffeler, Zack (July 15, 2016)."Dylan Fawsitt: PRO Rugby Ohio Aviators" Butcher "Profiled by Teammate Zack Stryffeler".Rugby Wrap Up.RetrievedApril 18,2018.
  6. ^Kinsella, Murray (March 16, 2016)."Irish links aplenty as USA's new rugby competition announces squads".The42.TheJournal.ie.RetrievedApril 18,2018.
  7. ^"Fordham Prep Rugby Bios".Fordham Preparatory School.RetrievedApril 18,2018.
  8. ^"Ohio overcome scrappy Sacramento".Americas Rugby News.May 8, 2016.RetrievedApril 16,2018.
  9. ^"San Diego steal one from Ohio".Americas Rugby News.May 15, 2016.RetrievedApril 16,2018.
  10. ^"Ohio crush Sacramento in Obetz".Americas Rugby News.May 22, 2016.RetrievedApril 16,2018.
  11. ^"2018 Major League Rugby – Rugby United New York".Americas Rugby News.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
  12. ^Lappen, Evan (March 19, 2018)."Rugby United NY Defeats Ontario In First Ever Match".Rugby Today.United World Sports.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
  13. ^"New York blank Boston on historic night in the Bronx".Americas Rugby News.March 25, 2018.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
  14. ^"Dylan" The Butcher "Fawsitt Re-signs with Rugby United New York".Major League Rugby.September 19, 2018.RetrievedOctober 15,2018.
  15. ^"POSTPONED – Ontario Arrows vs Rugby United New York".Americas Rugby News.April 14, 2018.RetrievedApril 19,2018.
  16. ^"Major League Rugby roster updates".Americas Rugby News.September 12, 2018.RetrievedOctober 15,2018.
  17. ^"USA earn dominant win over Brazil".Americas Rugby News.February 24, 2018.RetrievedApril 16,2018.
  18. ^"USA claim ARC Grand Slam in Uruguay".Americas Rugby News.March 3, 2018.RetrievedApril 16,2018.
  19. ^"Dylan Fawsitt".November 20, 2021.
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