Australian back row Angus Cottrell played in Major League Rugby between 2021-2022. He represented the LA Giltinis for his entire MLR career,

Cottrell played rugby from an early age and his grandfather Nev Cottrell captained the Wallabies against the British & Irish Lions. Having played rugby growing up, Cottrell’s senior career began in 2008, representing the West Brisbane Bulldogs in the Queensland Premier Rugby competition until 2011. His performances for the Wests earned him a Super Rugby contract with the Western Force, who he represented from 2012-2017, earning over 50 appearances in Super Rugby before signing with the Melbourne Rebels, with whom he earned another 34 Super Rugby appearances between 2018-2020 and played with future Giltinis teammate Billy Meakes.

In December 2020, the LA Giltinis announced the signing of Cottrell for their inaugural MLR campaign in 2021, joining an Australian-heavy roster. He quickly became a stand-out back row, and led the entire league in tries scored for the 2021 season, totalling 12 scores as the Giltinis advanced to the Championship final, dispatching Rugby ATL 31-17 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Across his two seasons in LA, Cottrell scored 14 tries in 21 MLR appearances (19 starts), totaling just over 900m gained with ball in hand and 170 tackles. A week prior to the 2022 Championship Series, MLR announced that the LA Giltinis, along with sister team the Austin Gilgronis, were disqualified from the 2022 Playoffs for alleged salary cap violations and a ‘violation of league rules’. Following the 2022 season, both Austin and LA franchises folded, and in October 2022, Cottrell announced an end to his professional playing career.

achievements:

• 2021 MLR Champion: LA Giltinis
• 1st in MLR Try Scoring: 2021 (12)