Brazilian prop Wilton Rebolo played in Major League Rugby between 2021-2022, and again from 2024-2025. He represented the Rugby New York Ironworkers (2021-2022), Rugby FC LA (2024), and the Houston SaberCats (2025).

A native of São Jose dos Campos, Brazil, Rebolo began playing his club rugby with São José, also representing Band Saracens, the Bandeirantes Rugby Club, and Pasteur Athletique during his club career. He earned his international debut against Germany in 2015 and has been a regular in the Brazilian front row ever since.

Rebolo was set to become the first Brazilian to play in MLR when he signed with the Austin Gilgronis, playing with them in the 2020 pre-season before an injury kept him out of the shortened season, and that achievement would have to wait until he represented Rugby New York in 2021. Rebolo became a regular in the New York setup, earning 27 appearances (7 starts) for the Roosters over 2 seasons, including 15 in their Shield-winning 2022 campaign, when he set a career high 156m gained in possession. Following the 2022 MLR season, Rebolo earned a contract with the Western Force, becoming the first Brazilian to play in Super Rugby in 2023.

Rebolo returned to MLR with Rugby FC LA, newly relocated from Atlanta. He earned 7 further appearances (2 starts) in their inaugural season after joining the team later in the season. On November 13th, 2024, RFCLA traded Wilton Rebolo to the Houston SaberCats in exchange for the ‘Cats first round Draft Pick in 2025.

achievements

• 2022 MLR Champion: Rugby New York
• First Brazilian to play in Major League Rugby