New Zealand fullback/wing Drew Wild played in Major League Rugby between 2023-2024. He represented the Houston SaberCats for his entire MLR career.

Wild’s signing was announced by the ‘Cats in early January 2023. He joined from the Manawatu Turbos of the NPC in New Zealand, with whom he has played since 2019 and came through their academy system. In his debut season in MLR, Wild scored 2 tries in 13 games (all starts) and racked up just over 700m gained. On 20th June 2023, Manawatu announced that Drew Wild was returning for the 2023 & 2024 NPC seasons but returned for the SaberCats’ 2024 campaign, scoring another 3 tries in 9 games as the ‘Cats topped the league during the regular season, but were stunned by the Dallas Jackals in the Western Conference Semifinal.

On 23rd June 2024, Manawatu confirmed Wild’s return for the 2024 NPC season.

Achievements

• MLR Team of the Week: 2024 – Rd 14
• MLR Team of the Week: 2024 – Rd 10
• MLR Team of the Week: 2024 – Rd 5