Calvin Ihrig

Chicago born back row Calvin Ihrig played in Major League Rugby during the 2025 season. He represented the Miami Sharks for his entire MLR career.

Born in Chicago to an American mother and German father, Ihrig spent much of his childhood travelling for his father’s work. He lived in Canada, Germany, and Vietnam before spending a decade in Thailand from 2009. He picked up rugby during his Sophomore year at International School Thailand, initially playing Sevens. He moved back to the US for college, attending the rugby powerhouse Lindenwood University in Missouri from 2020, where he played his first 15-a-side games, initially playing on the wing or at fly-half, before finding his groove in the back row. Ihrig played with the Lindenwood Lions from 2020-2024, and declared for the 2024 MLR Collegiate Draft.

Ihrig was selected in the 1st Round, 3rd overall by the Miami Sharks, and signed on with the Florida team for the 2025 MLR season. He earned his MLR debut coming off the bench during the Sharks’ Round 11 victory over Anthem RC. He earned 2 appearances for the Sharks in total during the 2025 season, before the Miami Sharks announced their withdrawal from the league in August 2025. A month later, Calvin Ihrig was included in the Chicago Hounds’ Autumn Performance Squad for their Fall season, while playing club rugby with the Chicago Blaze

achievements
  • 2024 MLR Draftee: 1st Round (3rd Overall) – Miami Sharks

NARDB Player #1,541

Chloe Correia

Pennsylvania native Chloe Correia played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the New York Exiles for her entire WER career.

Chloe Correia earned her WER debut when she was named on the bench for the New York Exiles’ Round 2 clash with the Chicago Tempest. She has previously played club rugby with the Pittsburgh Forge, and represented NYRC in the 2024 WPL. Correia scored started 4 of her 5 appearances in the inaugural WER season, scoring 2 tries including a near length of the pitch interception.

NARDB Player #1,540

Jade Greenfield

New York native Jade Greenfield played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the New York Exiles for their entire WER career.

Jade Greenfield earned their WER debut when she was named on the bench for the New York Exiles’ Round 2 clash with the Chicago Tempest. She has previously played with NYRC in the WPL, and is a neonatal ICU nurse.

NARDB Player #1,539

Cam Osses

New York native Cam Osses played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the New York Exiles for their entire WER career.

Cam Osses earned their WER debut when she was named on the bench for the New York Exiles’ Round 2 clash with the Chicago Tempest. She has previously represented the New York Rugby Club in the WPL, as well as the Albany Knicks.

NARDB Player #1,538

Shamira Robles

Massachusetts native Shamira Robles played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the New York Exiles for her entire WER career.

Shamira Robles earned her WER debut when she was named in the starting lineup for the New York Exiles’ Round 2 clash with the Chicago Tempest. She attended the American International College, playing rugby while there. She has also played with the Locals in the PR7s, as well as New York Old Blue.

 

NARDB Player #1,537

Olga Niyibizi

Chicago native Olga Niyibizi played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Chicago Tempest for their entire WER career.

Olga Niyibizi earned their WER debut when she was named on the Chicago Tempest bench for their Round 2 clash with the New York Exiles during WER’s inaugural season in 2025. She attended Saint Mary’s College and has previously played with Chicago North Shore in the WPL.

NARDB Player #1,536

Jess Dombrowski

Colorado native Jess Dombrowski played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Chicago Tempest for her entire WER career.

Jess Dombrowski earned her WER debut when she was named on the Chicago Tempest bench for their Round 2 clash with the New York Exiles during WER’s inaugural season in 2025. She attended Illinois State University, captaining the rugby team there of which she was also president, and has played with the Colorado Gray Wolves in the WPL. Dombrowski has also worked as the Director of Operations for the Chicago Hounds of MLR.

NARDB Player #1,535

Ariane Lozac’hmeur

French Chicago native Ariane Lozac’hmeur played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Chicago Tempest for her entire WER career.

Named as an ‘on-call’ player for the 2025 season, Ariane Lozac’hmeur earned her WER debut when she was named on the Chicago Tempest bench for their Round 2 clash with the New York Exiles during WER’s inaugural season in 2025. She has previously played with Chicago North Shore in the WPL and is a coach at the University of Illinois – Chicago.

NARDB Player #1,534

Lauren Kuffel

Chicago native Lauren Kuffel played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Chicago Tempest for her entire WER career.

Lauren Kuffel earned her WER debut when she was named in the Chicago Tempest starting lineup for their Round 2 clash with the New York Exiles during WER’s inaugural season in 2025. She played rugby while attending the University of Michigan, and has previously represented Chicago North Shore in the WPL.

NARDB Player #1,533

Keki Jordan

Ohio native Narcisse ‘Keki’ Jordan played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Chicago Tempest for her entire WER career.

Keki Jordan earned her WER debut when she was named in the Chicago Tempest starting lineup for their Round 2 clash with the New York Exiles during WER’s inaugural season in 2025. She has previously played with the Tampa Bay Krewe as well as the Worcester Warriors in the English PWR, also playing with Cardiff Met University while in the UK. She has represented the USA internationally in rugby league,

NARDB Player #1,532