Sam Golla Explained

Sam Golla
Birth Date:7 May 1999
Birth Place:Arlington, Texas, United States
School:East High School
University:UC Berkeley
Position:Lock / Flanker
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Dallas Jackals
Repyears1:2023–
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:0

Sam Golla (born May 7, 1999) is an American international rugby union player.

A forward, Golla was born in Arlington, Texas and grew up in Denver, where he attended East High School, where he won two Colorado state championships, including as a captain his senior year. He played varsity rugby at UC Berkeley.[1]

Golla was signed by the Dallas Jackals in 2022 as the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Rugby college draft.[2]

In 2023, Golla was named Major League Rugby "Rookie of the Year" and made his international debut for the United States in a Test against Romania in Bucharest, which they won by 14 points.[3]

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  1. Web site: Former Bear Sam Golla Makes U.S. National Team Debut . California Golden Bears Athletics . August 5, 2023.
  2. Web site: Curtis . Jake . Cal's Sam Golla Is the No. 1 Overall Pick in Pro Rugby Draft . . August 18, 2022.
  3. Web site: Former Cal Rugby Players Shine in Test Match against Romania . BVM Sports . August 5, 2023.