Canadian rugby union player
Rugby player
Lockie Kratz
Birth name Lachlan Kratz Date of birth (2000-03-27 ) 27 March 2000 (age 24) Place of birth San Diego, California , U.S.Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Weight 86 kg (13.5 st; 190 lb)
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
^ "Lockie Kratz" . Ultimate Rugby . Retrieved 10 July 2021 .
^ a b c "Canadian center Lockie Kratz signs for NOLA Gold" . Americas Rugby News . 7 April 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2024 .
^ a b c d Dheensaw, Cleve (May 8, 2021). "Newcomer Kratz headlines Island contingent in Major League Rugby" . Times Colonist . Retrieved May 7, 2024 .
^ Willis, Braedan (January 17, 2019). "Rugby's Lockie Kratz honoured with prestigious Bate Family Award" . Victoria Vikes Athletics. Retrieved May 7, 2024 .
^ Ducklow, Zoe (April 17, 2021). "Oak Bay local signs with pro rugby team" . Saanich News . Retrieved May 7, 2024 .
^ "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 .
^ "England 70-14 Canada: Adam Radwan and Jamie Blamire hat-tricks in big win" . BBC Sport . 10 July 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021 .
^ "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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