Dallas Jackals
former professional rugby union team from Los Angeles, California
The Dallas Jackals were a Major League Rugby team that began play in the 2022 season as an expansion franchise. They were originally going to join the MLR for the 2021 season, but on January 19, 2021, the Jackals delayed their inaugural season to 2022. The team was based in Arlington, Texas, playing at Choctaw Stadium. The club ceased operations in September 2024 after three seasons of play.
Sponsorship
Personnel
Head coach
Michael Hodge (2021–2022)
Augustin Cavalieri (2022-Present)
Assistant coach
Aaron Jarvis (2022–2022)
Mario Ledesma (2023)
Nate Osborne (2024)
Captains
Calvin Gentry (2021)
Chris Pennell (2022–)
Dylan Bower (Vice Captain) (2022)
Jeronimo Gomez Vara (2023)
Jeronimo Gomez Vara (Co-Captain) (2024)
Samuel Golla (Co-Captain) (2024)
Records
Season standings
2022 season
Regular season
2023 season
The Jackals played 16 games in 2023. They had their first win in team history against the Toronto Arrows on April 1.
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