Connecticut native Kyle Ciquera played in Major League Rugby between 2020-2025. He represented the New England Free Jacks for his entire MLR career.

Ciquera took up rugby mid-way through his time at Bishop Hendricken High School while also playing football and hockey. He attended St. Bonaventure University between 2015-2019, playing rugby throughout where he was named a three-time 1st team D1A Rugby East All-Conference and a three-time Collegiate All-American. Ciquera played with the New England Free Jacks during their ‘Cara Cup’ exhibition season where they faced the ‘A’ sides of all four Irish Provinces.

Ciquera began his MLR career as a reserve prop, earning 12 appearances from the bench between 2020-2021, but came into his own during the 2022 where he earned his first 10 starts in MLR and 14 appearances. He has represented the Free Jacks for 5 MLR seasons, and has been a regular starter since 2022, earning a total of 56 appearances, and 33 starts since 2022. His only MLR try to date came in 2023. He was a significant contributor to the Free Jacks’ back-to-back Shield campaigns in 2023 & 2024, coming off the bench in the 2023 Final against the San Diego Legion. Ciquera is one of the few founding Free Jacks remaining with the team.

On October 16th, 2024, the Free Jacks announced the return of Kyle Ciquera for the 2025 MLR season.

achievements

• 2024 MLR Champion: New England Free Jacks
• 2023 MLR Champion: New England Free Jacks