Position: Number 8

Travis Larsen

New Zealand/Canadian Lock Travis Larsen played in Major League Rugby between 2019-2024. He is a MLR journeyman, having represented the Austin Elite (later the Gilgronis, 2019), Old Glory DC (2020), San Diego Legion (2021) Seattle Seawolves (2021-22), and the Toronto Arrows (2023-24) through his 6 seasons in North American professional rugby.

Appearing for Austin in his debut MLR season alongside brother Josh, Larsen appeared in 15 of their 16 games in 2019, earning 13 starts and scoring his first MLR try. He moved to the US capital to represent Old Glory DC in their inaugural MLR season, appearing in all 5 games of the 2020 season before it was cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Travis Larsen signed with the San Diego Legion ahead of the 2021 season and earned 8 appearances (1 start) scoring 1 try for the California club before being traded to the Seattle Seawolves mid-way through the season. He stayed with the Seawolves through the 2022 season, helping them to an MLR Championship Final appearance where they fell to Rugby New York (now Rugby New York Ironworkers) 30-15.

On 15th September 2022, Travis Larsen was traded from the Seawolves to the Toronto Arrows in exchange for 2023 Salary Cap Considerations (unknown). He earned 10 further caps (9 starts) in his first season with the Canadian franchise, racking up over 500m gained and delivering 106 successful tackles. His performance with the Arrows led to his international debut for Canada in their September 2023 tests against Tonga.

As of the conclusion of the 2023 MLR season, Larsen has earned 55 MLR caps (35 starts) for 5 different MLR teams, scoring 3 tries. On 10th October 2023, the Toronto Arrows announced the return of Travis Larsen for the 2024 MLR season.

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Jason Damm

Born in Georgia but raised in South Carolina, Jason Damm played in Major League Rugby between 2019-2025. He represented the Glendale Raptors (2019), Rugby ATL (2020-2023), Rugby FC LA (2024-2025), and the California Legion (2026).

Damm began playing rugby in South Carolina with the Carolina Dragons, while also playing football through high school. He attended Clemson University between 2013-2017, helping their rugby team to back-to-back Atlantic Coast Rugby League Championships and advanced to the 2017 Varsity Cup Quarterfinals where they faced Cal. In 2014 he was named as ACRL Freshman of the year, and was an Honourable Mention All-American Forward. Post graduation, Damm played with Vail Rugby in the Rocky Mountain Summer League before joining the Glendale Raptors for their fall season in 2018.

Damm is a test capped USA Eagle, earning his debut against Chile in 2022 as Eagle #550. He’s become a regular in the Eagles lineup since his debut, featuring heavily in the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup, as well as the USA’s unbeaten November tour that year.

Damm’s performances for the Raptors earned him a contract for their MLR side ahead of the 2019 season, where he earned 3 appearances and his first MLR start. Following his debut MLR season he moved from the Raptors to expansion side Rugby ATL, playing out of Marietta, Georgia where Damm was born. Jason Damm played with Rugby ATL for 4 MLR seasons, scoring 8 tries in 30 games (21 starts) for the RATLers, as they finished as runners-up in the 2021 season to a dominant LA Giltinis side. Following the 2023 season, MLR announced that a new ownership group had purchased the Rugby ATL franchise and were relocating to to Los Angeles, who had been without a team since the demise of the Giltinis in 2022. In December 2023, the identity of this new LA team was revealed as Rugby FC LA.

Damm followed the franchise to LA along with a number of the Rugby ATL core from 2023, and he enjoyed a stellar season, earning a career high 14 starts in 15 appearances, scoring a personal best 7 tries and finishing T-8th in MLR for tackles completed with a personal best of 172, running for just shy of 600m gained in possession. Although RFCLA missed out on a playoff spot in their first season, they were competitive thanks to standouts like Damm. On November 29th, 2024, RFCLA confirmed the return of Jason Damm for his 7th MLR season in 2025. He Captained RFCLA to their first postseason appearance in 2025, falling to the Houston SaberCats in the Western Conference Semifinal. Damm matched his career high with 7 tries scored in 16 games, starting 15 times and setting a career high with 199 tackles completed, finishing just outside the MLR top 10. For his stellar season, Damm was named to the All-MLR Second XV.

There was some uncertainty regarding Jason Damm’s future in MLR following the merger between Rugby FC LA and the San Diego Legion to form the California Legion, however on 16th January 2026 the California Legion announced the signing of Damm for their inaugural 2026 season. He was the 2nd player announced by the team, behind Christian Poidevin.

achievements

  • MLR Team of the Week: 2026 – Rd 5
  • MLR Team of the Week: 2026 – Rd 4
  • MLR Team of the Week: 2026 – Rd 2
  • 2025 All-MLR Second XV Selection
  • MLR Team of the Week: 2025 – Rd 16
  • MLR Team of the Week: 2025 – Rd 14
  • MLR Team of the Week: 2025 – Rd 13
  • MLR Team of the Week: 2025 – Rd 9
  • MLR Team of the Week: 2025 – Rd 5
  • T-8th in MLR Tackling: 2024 (172)
  • 2021 All-MLR Second XV Selection
  • MLR Team of the Week: 2024 – Rd 11
  • 2021 MLR Runner-Up: Rugby ATL

Jed Holloway

Australian forward Jed Holloway played in Major League Rugby during the 2025 season. He represented the San Diego Legion for his entire MLR career.

Born in  Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia, Holloway began playing rugby early in his youth and when he and his family moved up the coast to Yamba, he played with the Yamba Buccaneers while in school. Holloway attended Waverly College and was selected for the Australian Schoolboys side while there in 2010. He represented the Australia U20 side at the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship before signing with the Southern Districts in Australia’s Shute Shield competition the following year. Also in 2013, Holloway was added to the NSW Waratahs extended training squad, earning his Super Rugby debut against the Western Force in March, 2013.

Holloway earned close to 100 Super Rugby appearances with the Waratahs between 2013-2024, and was a member of the 2014 Super Rugby winning team, and Captain in 2022. He took a brief trip to Japan between 2020-2022 to play with the Toyota Verblitz, before returning to New South Wales and the Waratahs.

Holloway was included in the Wallabies squad for their series against England in July 2022, but had to withdraw due to injury. He eventually earned his test debut as Wallaby #955 against Argentina in August of 2022, also featuring in both of Australia’s Bledisloe Cup games that year. Holloway was included in Australia’s extended squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but did not make the final squad. He has earned 12 caps for his country since 2022.

On November 5th, 2024, the San Diego Legion announced the signing of Jed Holloway for their 2025 MLR campaign. Holloway completed 119 tackles and gained over 250m in possession, scoring 5 tries in 15 games, starting every game as the San Diego Legion missed out on the postseason by a single point. Jed Holloway was an All-MLR Honorable Mention for his performance in 2025.

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