Samoa-born utility back Lui Sitama played in Major League Rugby between 2021-2023. He represented the Austin Gilronis (2021), Rugby ATL (2022), and the Dallas Jackals (2022-2023).

A product of American International College, US-eligible Samoan Lui Sitama was selected 4th overall by the Austin Gilgronis in the inaugural MLR Collegiate Draft in 2020. He earned his MLR debut in his rookie season with 1 appearance off the bench, gaining 40m in possession. Sitama signed with Rugby ATL ahead of the 2022 season, and earned 6 appearances with the RATLers including his first 3 MLR starts, scoring 2 tries before being traded to the Dallas Jackals on 3rd May 2022 along with Jalen Tatum in exchange for Salary Cap Considerations. Sitama would score a 3rd try for the Jackals in 3 games (all starts) in 2022.

Sitama stayed with the Dallas Jackals for their 2023 campaign, scoring a 4th career try and starting 7 of his career high 12 appearances, completing over 50 tackles for the second season in a row.

achievements

• MLR Draftee: 2020 – 1st Round (4th overall) – Austin Gilgronis