Michael Baska (born 17 November 1994) is a United States rugby union player, currently playing for the Utah Warriors of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States national team. His preferred position is scrum-half.[1]

Michael Baska
Date of birth (1994-11-17) 17 November 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthOverland Park, Kansas, United States
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight88 kg (13.9 st; 194 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2019 New Orleans Gold 18 (20)
2020– Utah Warriors 15 (20)
Correct as of 4 July 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– United States 2 (5)
Correct as of 10 July 2021

Professional career

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Baska signed for Major League Rugby side Utah Warriors for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, having also played for the side in 2020, and played for the New Orleans Gold in 2018 and 2019.[2]

Baska debuted for United States against England during the 2021 July rugby union tests.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Michael Baska". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Michael Baska". Utah Warriors. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. ^ "USA Men's XVs National Team Names 30-Player Traveling Roster for England and Ireland Tests". USA Rugby. 4 June 2021.
  4. ^ "England 43-29 United States: Joe Cokanasiga shines on international return". BBC Sport. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
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