Matt Hughston

Matt Hughston (born 26 July 1989) is an American rugby union player from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is currently signed to the Old Glory DC of Major League Rugby (MLR) for the 2020 season.
Hughston has previously played for the Rugby United New York (RUNY), New Orleans Gold, the Ohio Aviators, and the United States national under-20 rugby union team.
Early life
Hughston attended high school at Providence High School, in Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduating, he furthered his education at East Carolina University. He graduated with a B.S. in Hospitality Management.
Hughston started playing rugby in high school in 2007. He continued playing at East Carolina.
Professional career
Hughston was a member of the Ohio Aviators for the 2016 PRO Rugby season. In 2018, Hughston signed with the New Orleans Gold for their inaugural season in Major League Rugby. In their opening game, against the Houston SaberCats, he scored a try in the 58th minute. New Orleans won 35-26. Following the 2018 season, Hughston signed with the expansion side New England Free Jacks; with New England not set to join the league until 2020, he was loaned to Rugby United New York for the 2019 season. Following the 2019 season, Hughston would sign with another expansion team, Old Glory DC. Following the cancellation of the 2020 MLR season, Hughston signed with the Miami Sun, a rugby tens team competing in the World Tens Series.

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