- Nationality
- Argentina
- Position
- Number 8, Flanker
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 230lbs
- Current Team
- Sharks
- Past Teams
- Free Jacks
Argentinian back row Tomas Casares has played in Major League Rugby between 2023-2025. He represented the New England Free Jacks (2023), and the Miami Sharks (2024-2025)
A Thomas More alum, the Buenos Aires born Casares was drafted in the 2nd Round (17th overall) of the 2022 MLR Collegiate Draft by the New England Free Jacks. He spent the 2023 MLR season with the Free Jacks during their Championship-winning campaign, but did not appear in a MLR game.
Casares was selected by the Miami Sharks during the 2023 expansion draft and announced that Casares had signed with the Argentine-owned Sharks ahead of their inaugural 2024 season, where he earned his MLR debut. On May 25th 2024 during Round 13, Casares scored an auto-7pt try with the clock in the red to secure a Sharks victory over the New England Free Jacks, the team that drafted him, in front of an elated home crowd in Fort Lauderdale.
Following the 2024 season, Casares was included in the USA squad for their November tour against Portugal, Tonga, and Spain. He because Eagle #583 when he earned his test debut off the bench in a hard-fought 21-17 victory over Portugal on November 9th. He earned a 2nd cap the following week in a 36-17 victory over Tonga. On November 20th, the Miami Sharks announced the return of Tomas Casares for the 2025 MLR season.
Achievements:
- 2023 MLR Champion: New England Free Jacks
- 2022 MLR Draftee: 17th Overall (New England Free Jacks)
Major League Rugby
Season | Team | GP | GS | T | C | P | AC | DG | MG | Tackles | KS/KA | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MLR 2023 | Free Jacks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MLR 2024 | Sharks | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 371 | 72 | 0 | 12 |
MLR 2025 | Sharks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | - | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 371 | 72 | 0 | 12 |