Luke Carty Explained

Luke Carty
Birth Date:1997 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Athlone, Ireland
Weight:90kg (200lb)
Ru Position:Fly-half / Fullback
Amatyears1:2016–2019
Amatteam1:Buccaneers RFC
Years1:2016–2019
Clubs1:Connacht A
Apps1:10
Points1:22
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:LA Giltinis
Apps2:18
Points2:50
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Chicago Hounds
Apps3:16
Points3:69
Ru Clubupdate:21 January 2024
Repyears1:2021–
Repteam1:United States
Repcaps1:16
Reppoints1:60
Ru Ntupdate:21 January 2024[1]
Relatives:Jack Carty (brother)
School:Marist College
University:NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics

Luke Carty (born 24 September 1997) is an Irish born American rugby union player who currently plays for the Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby (MLR). He also plays for the United States national rugby union team. He is the younger brother of Jack Carty who plays for Ireland.

Amateur career

Carty began playing rugby at Marist College in Athlone where he won two Connacht Senior Cups in 2012 and 2013.[2]

Professional career

Carty was selected for the Connacht A team in 2016 and played for the club in 2016, 2017 and 2018. He also played several seasons for the Buccaneers and was named as their Player of the Year in 2019.[3] In 2021, he moved to the United States and signed with Major League Rugby team, the LA Giltinis.[4] Following two years with LA, including a appearance of the bench in the Giltinis’ championship game win over Rugby Atlanta in 2021, Carty signed with the Chicago Hounds for the 2023 season.[2]

International

Carty was selected for the Irish squad at the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Championship as an injury replacement.[3] Carty qualified to play for the USA through his New York-born grandmother.[5] [3]

Carty debuted for the United States national team in July 2021, playing against England in the 2021 July rugby union tests.

Personal life

Luke Carty attended NUI Galway from 2016 to 2018, earning a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. He is currently attending Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School at University College Dublin working towards a Master's of International Business.[5]

Honours

Marist College
LA Giltinis
Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luke CARTY Ireland Flag 26 years, Fly-half . All Rugby . 22 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Chicago Hounds Signs Luke Carty . djcoilrugby . 22 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Luke Carty. www.ultimaterugby.com.
  4. Web site: Athlone's Luke Carty set to make USA Rugby debut against England at Twickenham. Westmeath Independent.
  5. Web site: LA Giltinis Signs Luke Carty. 15 December 2020.