University of California alumni Max Schumacher played in Major League Rugby between 2024-2025. He was drafted 2nd overall in the 2023 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft by the Houston SaberCats. He represented the ‘Cats for his entire MLR career.

After being drafted, the SaberCats did not wait long to sign Schumacher in September 2023, joining fellow UCal alumni Christian Dyer in Houston. In his debut MLR season Schumacher earned 14 appearances from the bench, running for over 100m gained in limited game time for the Houston SaberCats as they finished as the top team in MLR during the regular season, with a record of 14-2. On December 11th, 2024, the Houston SaberCats announced the return of Max Schumacher for the 2025 season.

Although Schumacher earned 14 appearances in his rookie season in 2024, the 2025 season was a real break out for him. He made his first MLR start, scored his first MLR try, and surpassed his career highs in both tackles and meters made before the half-way point of the regular season.

Achievements:

• MLR Team of the Week: 2025 – Rd 7
• 2023 Draftee: 2nd Overall – Houston SaberCats