Martín Sigren Explained

Martín Sigren
Fullname:Martín Sigren Molina
Birth Date:14 May 1996
Birth Place:Santiago, Chile
Height:1.890NaN0
Weight:1030NaN0
University:Adolfo Ibáñez University
Position:Flanker
Currentclub:New England Free Jacks
Years1:2019 –2022
Clubs1:Selknam
Apps1:19
Points1:5
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Doncaster Knights
Apps2:21
Points2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:New England Free Jacks
Apps3:4
Points3:0
Repyears1:2016–
Repteam1:Chile
Repcaps1:37
Reppoints1:30
Repyears2:2019–2020
Repteam2:Chile XV
Repcaps2:8
Reppoints2:10
Clubupdate:21 April 2024
Repupdate:10 September 2023

Martín Sigren Molina (born 14 May 1996) is a Chilean professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for Major League Rugby club New England Free Jacks and captains the Chile national team.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Early life

Sigren began playing rugby at school before joining local Santiago side Old Boys Club.[6]

Club career

He joined Chilean franchise Selknam in 2019 for the inaugural Superliga Americana de Rugby however only made one appearance with the season being cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He led his side to the semifinals of the 2021 edition of the tournament, and the all the way to the final in 2022 losing to Uruguayan side Peñarol.

In August 2022 he signed a one year long contract with English Championship side Doncaster Knights where he became the first Chilean to play professional rugby in England.[7] [8]

After the 2023 Rugby World Cup he joined American MLR side New England Free Jacks.[9] [10]

International career

He made his test debut against South Korea in 2016. He did so as a replacement for the then captain of Chile, Benjamín Soto. Sigren has since been a mainstay in the test side and has been captain since 2020. Helping lead his country to their first ever World Cup.[11]

He has also featured for Chile XV captaining them in the Sudamericano Cuatro Naciones[es] as well as a match against URC side Leinster.[12] [13]

Honours

New England Free Jacks

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin SIGREN MOLINA - Player statistics - It's rugby . 2023-07-22 . www.itsrugby.co.uk.
  2. Web site: Martin Sigren Molina . 2023-07-22 . ESPN scrum.
  3. Web site: Martín SIGREN profile and stats . 2023-07-22 . all.rugby . en.
  4. Web site: All time stats Martin Sigren . 2023-07-22 . Statbunker.
  5. https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/teams/chile/player/62868
  6. Web site: 2022-09-15 . Chilean Captain Martín Sigren signs to play in England . 2023-07-22 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2022-09-15 . Knights Sign Back Row Martin Sigren . 2023-07-22 . Doncaster Knights . en-GB.
  8. Web site: 2023-05-23 . Doncaster confirm 20 leavers, including Chile skipper Martin Sigren . 2023-07-22 . www.rugbypass.com . en.
  9. Web site: Graylin . Alex . 2023-10-31 . The Free Jacks Welcome Martin Sigren to new England . 2023-11-01 . New England Free Jacks . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2023-10-28 . Rugby World Cup 2023 – Top Americas Players . 2023-11-01 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2022-11-20 . 'We have a job for him in Chile for sure... he is a hero' . 2023-07-22 . www.rugbypass.com . en.
  12. Web site: Martin SIGREN MOLINA - Player statistics - international stats - It's rugby . 2023-07-22 . www.itsrugby.co.uk.
  13. Web site: 2022-11-18 . Chile’s historic year concludes against Leinster . 2023-07-22 . Americas Rugby News . en-US.

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