New Zealand prop Isaac Salmon played in Major League Rugby between 2022-2024. He has represented the Toronto Arrows (2022-2023) and the NOLA Gold (2024).

Salmon initially joined the Arrows from the Tasman Mako in New Zealand’s NPC competition, who he had represented since 2017. In his debut MLR season, he appeared in all 16 Toronto Arrows games, earning 12 starts and carrying for over 500m, as well as completing 133 tackles. Salmon was named as the Arrows’ Forward of the Year for his efforts in 2022. He returned for the Arrows’ injury-plagued 2023 season, still managing to earn an additional 10 MLR caps and completing 72 tackles.

In July 2023, Salmon was named on the roster for Hawke’s Bay ahead of their 2023 NPC season. On 13th November 2023, the NOLA Gold announced the signing of Isaac Salmon for the 2024 MLR season, his first season in the United States. He earned 10 appearances (8 starts) for the Gold in 2024 as they finally qualified for the MLR post-season on their 7th attempt, facing the Chicago Hounds in the quarter-finals. Salmon started their Eastern Conference Semifinal match, a 21-45 defeat to the Hounds.

On 10th July 2024, the Tasman Mako announced that Salmon was returning to the side for their 2024 NPC campaign.

Achievements

• MLR Team of the Week: 2024 – Rd 17
• 2022 Forward of the Year: Toronto Arrows
• MLR Team of the Week: 2022 – Rd 7