DeCor Davis

Pennsylvanian back row DeCor Davis played in Major League Rugby during the 2022 season. He represented the Dallas Jackals for his entire MLR career.

A Philadelphia native, DeCor Davis attended Queens University of Charlotte between 2016-2021, playing with the University’s rugby team from 2017 onwards. He declared for the 2021 MLR Collegiate Draft and was selected in the 1st Round, 10th Overall by the Dallas Jackals.

The Dallas Jackals announced the signing of DeCor Davis on October 22nd, 2021 ahead of their inaugural 2022 campaign. He trained with the Jackals during the season but did not feature at MLR level and spent at least some of the season sidelined with injury.

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Danny Giannascoli

Pennsylvania native Danny Giannascoli played in Major League Rugby during the 2023 campaign. He represented the Utah Warriors for his entire MLR career.

A native of Malvern, PA, Danny Giannascoli attended Loyola University Maryland, where he was named a NSCRO All-American twice in 2019 & 2020. Giannascoli declared for MLR’s inaugural Collegiate Draft in 2020 and was selected in the 2nd Round, 15th overall by the Utah Warriors. It looked as though he was gearing up to play for the Warriors until he abruptly left in early 2021, returning to the East Coast and playing with Schuylkill River.

Whatever the reason for his departure, the Utah Warriors signed Giannascoli a few years later for their 2023 MLR campaign and although he has yet to earn his pro debut, he spent a productive year with the Utah Warriors Selects academy side in 2023.

Achievements:
  • MLR Draftee: 2020 – 2nd Round (15th Overall) – Utah Warriors

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Nicole Heavirland

Montana native Nicole Heavirland played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Boston Banshees for her entire WER career.

Signed part way through the 2025 season, Nicole Heavirland earned her WER debut when she was named in the Boston Banshees starting lineup for their Round 13 clash with the TC Gemini, their season finale. Heavirland began playing rugby at the age of 15. She attended Army West Point, playing basketball in her first semester before switching to rugby in 2015. That year, she was named a US Military Academy All-American and earned both her international 7s debut in Atlanta, and her 15s debut against England as Eagle #241.

To date, Heavirland has represented the USA 7s team at two Sevens World Cups (2018, 2022) and one 15s Rugby World Cup (Ireland, 2017). She is also an Olympian, having represented the USA at the Tokyo games in 2020 after being named as a reserve for Rio in 2016.

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Alizah Yrigolla

Arizona native Alizah Yrigolla played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

Signed as a reserve played for the 2025 season, Alizah Yrigolla earned her WER debut when she was named in the Denver Onyx reserves for their Round 12 clash with the TC Gemini. Yrigolla attended Grand Canyon University, playing with the Women’s Rugby team while there, graduating in 2024. She has also represented the Colorado Gray Wolves in the WPL. She is a member of the Yaqui people, and is the only Yaqui player in WER.

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Julia Wallace

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

Signed as a reserve played for the 2025 season, Julia Wallace earned her WER debut when she was named in the Chicago Tempest reserves for their Round 12 clash with the Bay Breakers. Wallace plays her club rugby with the San Jose Seahawks, and was invited to a USA Sevens Pathway Camp in early 2025.

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Caroline Bullock

Montana native Caroline Bullock played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

Signed as a reserve played for the 2025 season, Caroline Bullock earned her WER debut when she was named in the Denver Onyx starting lineup for their Round 11 clash with the New York Exiles. Bullock attended Claremont McKenna College, playing for Claremont Colleges where she helped the team win two CRAA Women’s D2 championships before they moved to D1, also qualifying for the CRAA Playoffs and won NCR’s CRC 7s. Bullock also studied abroad in the UK, playing with Edinburgh University in the Super BUCS while earning her Master’s degree.

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Gael Green-Yotts

New York native Gael Green-Yotts played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the New York Exiles for her entire WER career.

Coming out of retirement towards the end of the 2025 WER season, Gael Green-Yotts earned her WER debut when she was named in the New York Exiles starting lineup for their Round 11 clash with the Denver Onyx. She has previously represented NYRC in the WPL as well as Scion at the Barbados 7s back in 2017 where she was teammates with Ilona Maher. Playing as Gael Yotts at that competition, she was also teammates with Misha Green. Gael Green-Yotts is now married to NYRC and current Exiles teammate, Misha Green-Yotts!

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Allysa O’Neill

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

Signed mid-way through the 2025 WER season, Allysa O’Neill earned her WER debut when she was named in the New York Exiles starting lineup for their Round 11 clash with the Denver Onyx. She has previously played with NYRC in the WPL.

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Vanessa Chiappetta

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

Signed mid-way through the 2025 WER season, Vanessa Chiappetta earned her WER debut when she was named in the Chicago Tempest reserves for their Round 11 clash with the Twin Cities Gemini. Chiappetta attended the University of Victoria in British Columbia, playing her club rugby with Westshore RFC while also representing the UVic Vikes Sevens side. She earned her international Sevens debut at the 2025 Singapore Sevens against the USA.

Chiappetta joined the Chicago Tempest mid-way through WER’s inaugural season, and started 2 of her 3 appearances for the Tempest, scoring 2 tries and 3 conversions for 16pts total.

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Elena Strom

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

Signed as a reserve player for the 2025 season, Elena Strom earned her WER debut when she was named in the Chicago Tempest reserves for their Round 11 clash with the Twin Cities Gemini. Strom played her club rugby with San Luis Obispo RFC, and represented Cal Poly’s Women’s side while in attendance there. She has also previously played with the Serengeti Elephants in the World Rugby Tens Championship.

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