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Lockie Kratz
Birth nameLachlan Kratz
Date of birth (2000-03-27) 27 March 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth San Diego, California, U.S.
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (13.5 st; 190 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– New Orleans Gold 6 (0)
Correct as of 10 July 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2019 Canada U20s 8 (15)
2021– Canada 1 (0)
Correct as of 10 July 2021

Lockie Kratz (born 27 March 2000) is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for the New Orleans Gold of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the Canadian national team. His preferred position is centre. [1]

Early life

Kratz was born in San Diego, California, and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. [2] [3] He attended Oak Bay High School, helping the rugby team win a provincial rugby championship. [3] Kratz then played college rugby for the Victoria Vikes. [2] [4]

Professional career

Kratz signed for Major League Rugby side New Orleans Gold for the 2021 Major League Rugby season after a successful trial period, becoming the youngest member of the roster. [2] [5] Kratz made his debut for Canada in the 2021 July rugby union tests. [6] [7]

Personal life

Kratz has an older brother, Gavin, who also plays rugby. [3] His grandfather, Jim Gallagher, played for the North Sydney Rugby Club and captained the Australia national under-20 rugby union team. [8] Kratz is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. [3]

References

  1. ^ "Lockie Kratz". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Canadian center Lockie Kratz signs for NOLA Gold". Americas Rugby News. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Dheensaw, Cleve (May 8, 2021). "Newcomer Kratz headlines Island contingent in Major League Rugby". Times Colonist. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  4. ^ Willis, Braedan (January 17, 2019). "Rugby's Lockie Kratz honoured with prestigious Bate Family Award". Victoria Vikes Athletics. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Ducklow, Zoe (April 17, 2021). "Oak Bay local signs with pro rugby team". Saanich News. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "Canada's Men's Rugby Team's travelling roster named for July UK tour presented by DHL". Canada Rugby. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  7. ^ "England 70-14 Canada: Adam Radwan and Jamie Blamire hat-tricks in big win". BBC Sport. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Kratz honours grandfather with jersey number for 2023 HSBC Rugby Seven Series". Rugby Canada. February 24, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2024.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lockie Kratz
Birth nameLachlan Kratz
Date of birth (2000-03-27) 27 March 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth San Diego, California, U.S.
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (13.5 st; 190 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– New Orleans Gold 6 (0)
Correct as of 10 July 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2019 Canada U20s 8 (15)
2021– Canada 1 (0)
Correct as of 10 July 2021

Lockie Kratz (born 27 March 2000) is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for the New Orleans Gold of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the Canadian national team. His preferred position is centre. [1]

Early life

Kratz was born in San Diego, California, and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. [2] [3] He attended Oak Bay High School, helping the rugby team win a provincial rugby championship. [3] Kratz then played college rugby for the Victoria Vikes. [2] [4]

Professional career

Kratz signed for Major League Rugby side New Orleans Gold for the 2021 Major League Rugby season after a successful trial period, becoming the youngest member of the roster. [2] [5] Kratz made his debut for Canada in the 2021 July rugby union tests. [6] [7]

Personal life

Kratz has an older brother, Gavin, who also plays rugby. [3] His grandfather, Jim Gallagher, played for the North Sydney Rugby Club and captained the Australia national under-20 rugby union team. [8] Kratz is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. [3]

References

  1. ^ "Lockie Kratz". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Canadian center Lockie Kratz signs for NOLA Gold". Americas Rugby News. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Dheensaw, Cleve (May 8, 2021). "Newcomer Kratz headlines Island contingent in Major League Rugby". Times Colonist. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  4. ^ Willis, Braedan (January 17, 2019). "Rugby's Lockie Kratz honoured with prestigious Bate Family Award". Victoria Vikes Athletics. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Ducklow, Zoe (April 17, 2021). "Oak Bay local signs with pro rugby team". Saanich News. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "Canada's Men's Rugby Team's travelling roster named for July UK tour presented by DHL". Canada Rugby. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  7. ^ "England 70-14 Canada: Adam Radwan and Jamie Blamire hat-tricks in big win". BBC Sport. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Kratz honours grandfather with jersey number for 2023 HSBC Rugby Seven Series". Rugby Canada. February 24, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2024.

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