Chance Wenglewski Explained

Chance Wenglewski
Fullname:Chance Allen Wenglewski
Birth Date:9 April 1997
Birth Place:Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Weight:250lb
School:Union High School
University:Lindenwood University
Ru Position:Prop
Ru Amateuryears: 2015-2019
Ru Amateurclubs:Lindenwood University
Ru Amupdate:November 27, 2018
Ru Proclubs:Rugby ATL
RUNY (loan)
Ru Clubcaps:5
3
Ru Clubpoints:
(0)
Ru Clubyears:2019–
2019
Ru Clubupdate:25 February 2021 http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/clarence-wenglewski-37422.html
Ru Nationalteam:United States U20
United States U23
USA Selects
United States
Ru Nationalyears:2016
2016–2017
2016–
2018–
Ru Nationalcaps:4
 
7
8
Ru Nationalpoints:(0)
 
(0)
(0)
Ru Ntupdate:September 16, 2021

Chance Allen Wenglewski (born April 9, 1997) is a rugby union player who plays at prop for Rugby New York of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States men's national team.

He previously played for Lindenwood University. Wenglewski has also played for the USA Selects and multiple age-grade sides representing the United States. He is married to wife, Mariah Wenglewski. Though he has no children, he has a white lab, Betsy.

Early life

Wenglewski was born on April 9, 1997, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] Wenglewski attended Union High School in Tulsa, where he played football.[2], Wenglewski attends Lindenwood University where he has been a member of the Lindenwood Lions men's rugby team.[3]

International career

USA Junior All-Americans

Wenglewski was first named to the United States national under-20 rugby union team (Junior All-Americans) ahead of two qualification matches for the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy against Canada.[4] Upon the Junior All-Americans qualification for the tournament, Wenglewski also played for the team there in Harare, Zimbabwe.[5] Wenglewski also played for the Junior All-Americans in qualification matches for the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy.[6]

USA Collegiate All-Americans

Wenglewski represented the United States, playing for the Men's Collegiate All-Americans' (MCAAs) in a September 2017 match against Oxford University.[7]

USA Selects

Wenglewski was first named to the roster for the USA Selects in advance of the 2016 Americas Pacific Challenge.[8] Wenglewski also represented the Selects at the Americas Pacific Challenge in 2017[9] and 2018.[10]

USA Eagles

Wenglewski was first named to the roster for the USA Eagles for the 2018 Americas Rugby Championship,[11] but he did not make an appearance during the competition. Wenglewski again was named to the Eagles' roster in October 2018, replacing an injured Olive Kilifi ahead of the 2018 end-of-year tests.[12] Wenglewski made his debut for the Eagles on November 3, 2018, starting at prop, in an uncapped match against the Māori All Blacks—a 59–22 defeat.[13] Wenglewski earned his first cap with the Eagles on November 24, 2018, appearing as a substitute, in the Eagles' 57–14 defeat to Ireland.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chance Wenglewski . . espn.co.uk . . November 27, 2018.
  2. News: Lewis . Barry . February 11, 2016 . Catoosa enjoys breakout season . . November 27, 2018.
  3. Web site: Wenglewski Plays with USA Selects . October 17, 2018 . November 27, 2018.
  4. Web site: All-Americans picked for U20 Qualifier . February 5, 2016 . Americas Rugby News . November 27, 2018.
  5. Web site: Junior All-Americans named for World Trophy . April 9, 2016 . Americas Rugby News . November 27, 2018.
  6. Web site: Junior All-Americans named for U20 Qualifiers . May 25, 2017 . Americas Rugby News . November 27, 2018.
  7. Web site: All-Americans and Oxford confirm teams . September 16, 2017 . Americas Rugby News . November 27, 2018.
  8. Web site: USA Selects named for Pacific Challenge . October 1, 2016 . Americas Rugby News . November 27, 2018.
  9. Web site: USA Selects named for Americas Pacific Challenge . September 20, 2017 . Americas Rugby News . November 27, 2018.
  10. Web site: USA Selects named for Americas Pacific Challenge . September 13, 2018 . Americas Rugby News . November 27, 2018.
  11. Web site: Wenglewski Selected to Eagle's Americas Rugby Championship Squad . Bishop . Angus . January 4, 2018 . D1ARugby . . November 15, 2018.
  12. Web site: Eagles add seven for November tests . October 26, 2018 . Americas Rugby News . November 27, 2018.
  13. Web site: Māori thrash Eagles at Soldier Field . November 3, 2018 . Americas Rugby News . November 27, 2018.
  14. Web site: United States of America Tour - Lansdowne Road, 24 November 2018, 18:30 local, 18:30 GMT . espn.co.uk . . November 27, 2018.