Wisconsin native Jonah Dietenberger played in Major League Rugby between 2022-2025. He represented the San Diego Legion (2022), the Utah Warriors (2023-2024), and the Chicago Hounds (2025).

A native of Fond du Lac, WI, Dietenberger began his rugby journey with flag rugby in fourth grade, before playing with the North Fond du Lac High School Wolfpac, also playing football and wrestling through high school. Following high school, Dietenberger attended rugby powerhouse Lindenwood University, playing with the Lions between 2017-2021. In 2018, he attended the USA Junior All-American Camp, which was used for the World Rugby Trophy Qualifier selection.

Dietenberger declared for the 2021 MLR Collegiate Draft, and was selected 5th overall by the San Diego Legion. He earned his MLR debut for the Legion during the 2022 season, the same year he played with the USA Falcons in their tour of Uruguay. He was involved in a high-profile trade following the 2022 MLR season, when he was traded to the Utah Warriors on September 12th, 2022 along with 2023 Cap Space in exchange for USA Eagle and MLR legend Mikey Te’o to the Legion. Dietenberger played with the Warriors for two MLR seasons, earning 4 of his 5 MLR appearances for them, including a high of 3 appearances in 2024.

On October 2nd, 2024, the Utah Warriors announced the departure of 17 players who would not be returning for 2025, including Dietenberger. He returned to his native Wisconsin and on February 11th, 2025, less than a week before the season kicked off, the Chicago Hounds announced the signing of Jonah Dietenberger for their 2025 campaign. Dietenberger earned his Hounds debut off the bench in their 2025 season opening victory against the Houston SaberCats.

achievements

• MLR Draftee: 2021 – 1st Round (5th Overall) – San Diego Legion

California native Bill Whiteside played in Major League Rugby between 2023-2025. He represented the Rugby New York Ironworkers (2023), and Old Glory DC (2024-2026).

Whiteside played gridiron football and lacrosse through high school, before attending Lindenwood University between 2017-2021 and playing D1A rugby. He was named to the USA U23 team in 2021, before declaring for the 2022 MLR Collegiate Draft where he was selected in the 3^rd round (29^th overall) by the Rugby New York Ironworkers, who signed him for the 2023 MLR season. He appeared in one matchday 23 during the season but did not make his MLR debut, spending most of the year playing with Old Blue in the American Rugby Premiership as well as the USA Hawks (now Anthem RC) on their South American Tour.

In early December 2023, a week after the Toronto Arrows announced that they would not compete in the 2024 season, the Rugby New York Ironworkers announced that they would also not compete in 2024. It is unknown if Whiteside opted into the subsequent Dispersal draft but on 29^th January 2024, Old Glory DC included Bill Whiteside in their greater training squad and he spent the 2024 season with the Flags, earning his MLR debut for Old Glory DC and 12 appearances (4 starts) in total including a Team of the Week selection in Round 13 as Old Glory DC qualified for the MLR Playoffs.

On December 6th, 2024, Old Glory DC confirmed the return of Bill Whiteside for the 2025 MLR season where he equaled his career high in starts (4) and set a new high for appearances with 13. He also improved his career high in tackles from 58 in 2024 to 64 in 2025, for 122 in total in his MLR career. Whiteside helped Old Glory DC to their 3rd straight playoff appearance, where they fell to the Chicago Hounds in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. On 4th December 2025, Old Glory DC announced the return of Bill Whiteside for his 3rd season with the team in 2026.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• MLR Team of the Week: 2024 – Rd 13
• 2022 MLR Draftee: 3rd Round (29^th Overall) – Rugby New York Ironworkers