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| ru_amateurclubs = Cincinnati Wolfhounds
| ru_amateurclubs = Cincinnati Wolfhounds
| ru_clubyears = 1997-1998<br>1998-2000<br>2000-2001<br>2001-2003<br>2003-2004<br>2004-2006<br>2006-2007
| ru_clubyears = 1997–1998<br>1998–2000<br>2000–2001<br>2001–2003<br>2003–2004<br>2004–2006<br>2006–2007
| ru_proclubs = {{nobreak| [[Harlequins FC|Harlequins]]<br>[[Rugby Rovigo|Rovigo]]<br> [[Rugby Roma Olimpic|R. Roma]]<br> [[Scarlets]]<br> [[Rotherham R.U.F.C.|Rotherham]]<br> [[Newcastle Falcons|Newcastle]]<br> [[Doncaster R.F.C.|Doncaster]]<br> [[Sheffield Tigers RUFC|Sheffield]] }}
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| ru_clubcaps = 6<br><br>6<br>9<br>17<br>39
| ru_clubcaps = 6<br><br>6<br>9<br>17<br>39
| ru_clubpoints = (0)<br><br><br><br>(0)<br>(0)
| ru_clubpoints = (0)<br><br>(0)<br>(0)<br>(0)<br>(0)
| ru_nationalyears =1996-2003
| ru_nationalyears =1996–2003
| ru_nationalteam = [[United States national rugby union team|United States]]
| ru_nationalteam = [[United States national rugby union team|United States]]
| ru_nationalcaps = 62
| ru_nationalcaps = 62
| ru_nationalpoints =(0)
| ru_nationalpoints =(0)
| ru_coachclubs = [[Sacramento Express]]
| ru_coachclubs = [[Sacramento Express]]
|ru_coachyears = 2016–
|ru_coachyears = 2016
|ru_coachupdate = February 8, 2016
|ru_coachupdate = June 8, 2018
}}
}}


'''Luke Gross''' (born November 21, 1969) is an [[United States|American]] former rugby union player and current rugby coach and administrator. A [[Lock (rugby union)|lock]] who played for various club sides, he earned 62 [[cap (sport)|caps]] for the [[United States national rugby union team|United States]] between 1996 and 2003. Gross was the all-time caps leader for the United States, until [[Mike MacDonald (rugby union)|Mike MacDonald]] broke his record in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.usarugby.org/viadesto/natteams/mnt/history.html |title=Men's National Team: Historical Data |publisher=USA Rugby |date=2008-01-15}}</ref>
'''Luke Gross''' (born November 21, 1959) is an American former rugby union player and current rugby coach and administrator. A [[Lock (rugby union)|lock]] who played for various club sides, he earned 62 [[cap (sport)|caps]] for the [[United States national rugby union team|United States]] between 1996 and 2003. Gross was the all-time caps leader for the United States, until [[Mike MacDonald (rugby union)|Mike MacDonald]] broke his record in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://web.usarugby.org/viadesto/natteams/mnt/history.html |title=Men's National Team: Historical Data |publisher=USA Rugby |date=2008-01-15 |access-date=2008-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208102107/http://web.usarugby.org/viadesto/natteams/mnt/history.html |archive-date=2012-02-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Since retiring as a player, Gross has served as a rugby administrator and coach. He has been the Head Coach of [[PRO Rugby]] team [[Sacramento Express]] since February 2016.
Since retiring as a player, Gross has served as a rugby administrator and coach. He was the head coach of [[PRO Rugby]] team [[Sacramento Express]] in 2016.


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Gross was born in [[Decatur, Indiana]]. Gross played [[basketball]] for Indiana State University and for [[Marshall University Thundering Herd|Marshall University]] for two seasons (1991–92 and 1992–93).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://herdzone.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/mars/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/m-baskbl-mg-0708-section7 |title=History & Records: All-Time Rosters |work=2007-08 Marshall Men's Basketball Media Guide |publisher=Marshall University Athletic Department |format=[[Portable Document Format|PDF]] |page=135 |accessdate=2008-01-15}}</ref>
Gross was born in [[Decatur, Indiana]]. Gross played [[basketball]] for Indiana State University and for [[Marshall University Thundering Herd|Marshall University]] for two seasons (1991–92 and 1992–93).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://herdzone.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/mars/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/m-baskbl-mg-0708-section7 |title=History & Records: All-Time Rosters |work=2007-08 Marshall Men's Basketball Media Guide |publisher=Marshall University Athletic Department |format=[[Portable Document Format|PDF]] |page=135 |accessdate=2008-01-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929114512/http://herdzone.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/mars/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/m-baskbl-mg-0708-section7 |archive-date=2011-09-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Gross started his rugby career far later than most international players, even those from countries like the United States where rugby is not a major sport, not taking up the sport seriously until age 24, after he had attended university. He began his rugby career with the Cincinnati Wolfhounds.<ref name="Profile">{{cite web|url=http://web.usarugby.org/cgi-bin/viadesto/natteams/mnt/15ProfileDetail.pl?playerId=15 |title=Men's National Team Player Profile: Luke Gross |publisher=USA Rugby |date=2008-01-15}}</ref> Gross was spotted by Dick Best, coach of the Harlequins.<ref>[http://www.thejournal.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/gross-plays-like-theres-no-4627622 "Gross plays like there's no tomorrow"], The Journal, January 4, 2005.</ref>
Gross started his rugby career far later than most international players, even those from countries like the United States where rugby is not a major sport, not taking up the sport seriously until age 24, after he had attended university. He began his rugby career with the Cincinnati Wolfhounds.<ref name="Profile">{{cite web |url=http://web.usarugby.org/cgi-bin/viadesto/natteams/mnt/15ProfileDetail.pl?playerId=15 |title=Men's National Team Player Profile: Luke Gross |publisher=USA Rugby |date=2008-01-15 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611035830/http://web.usarugby.org/cgi-bin/viadesto/natteams/mnt/15ProfileDetail.pl?playerId=15 |archivedate=2009-06-11 }}</ref> Gross was spotted by Dick Best, coach of the Harlequins.<ref>[http://www.thejournal.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/gross-plays-like-theres-no-4627622 "Gross plays like there's no tomorrow"], The Journal, January 4, 2005.</ref>


Gross' 6"9' frame gave him a considerable presence in the line-out. Gross earned 62 caps in 61 starts for the United States from 1996 to 2003, including 7 starts at the 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cups.<ref>[http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/12148.html Luke Gross], ESPN Scrum, Retrieved February 5, 2016.</ref> Gross played his first test for the U.S. in 1996 against Ireland. His last four test matches came at the 2003 World Cup, which included a win over Japan.
Gross' 6"9' frame gave him a considerable presence in the line-out. Gross earned 62 caps in 61 starts for the United States from 1996 to 2003, including 7 starts at the 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cups.<ref>[http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/12148.html Luke Gross], ESPN Scrum, Retrieved February 5, 2016.</ref> Gross played his first test for the U.S. in 1996 against Ireland. His last four test matches came at the 2003 World Cup, which included a win over Japan.
Although he was named to the USA squad for the [[2007 Rugby World Cup]], and played in the 2007 squad's final warmup against [[Magners League|Celtic League]] side [[Munster Rugby|Munster]], he did not play in the World Cup itself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.usarugby.org/cgi-bin/viadesto/natteams/mnt/playerDetail.pl?playerId=15 |title=Men's National Team Player Detail: Luke Gross |publisher=[[USA Rugby]] |date=2008-01-15}}</ref>
Although he was named to the USA squad for the [[2007 Rugby World Cup]], and played in the 2007 squad's final warmup against [[Pro14|Celtic League]] side [[Munster Rugby|Munster]], he did not play in the World Cup itself.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://web.usarugby.org/cgi-bin/viadesto/natteams/mnt/playerDetail.pl?playerId=15 |title=Men's National Team Player Detail: Luke Gross |publisher=[[USA Rugby]] |date=2008-01-15 |access-date=2008-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727181320/http://web.usarugby.org/cgi-bin/viadesto/natteams/mnt/playerDetail.pl?playerId=15 |archive-date=2011-07-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Gross moved to Italy to play for Rivigo in 1998, and then played for Roma where the team won the Italian Cup.<ref>[http://www.thejournal.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/gross-plays-like-theres-no-4627622 "Gross plays like there's no tomorrow"], The Journal, January 4, 2005.</ref> Gross last played rugby for the [[Doncaster R.F.C.|Doncaster Knights]], who play in [[National Division One]], the second level of the game in England.
Gross moved to Italy to play for Rivigo in 1998, and then played for Roma where the team won the Italian Cup.<ref>[http://www.thejournal.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/gross-plays-like-theres-no-4627622 "Gross plays like there's no tomorrow"], The Journal, January 4, 2005.</ref> Gross last played rugby for the [[Doncaster R.F.C.|Doncaster Knights]], who play in [[National Division One]], the second level of the game in England.
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* {{Flagicon|ITA}} [[Rugby Rovigo]]
* {{Flagicon|ITA}} [[Rugby Rovigo]]
* {{Flagicon|ITA}} [[Rugby Roma Olimpic|Rugby Roma]]
* {{Flagicon|ITA}} [[Rugby Roma Olimpic|Rugby Roma]]
* {{Flagicon|WAL}} [[Llanelli Scarlets]]
* {{Flagicon|WAL}} [[Scarlets|Llanelli Scarlets]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Rotherham R.U.F.C.|Rotherham Titans]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Rotherham R.U.F.C.|Rotherham Titans]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Newcastle Falcons]]
* {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Newcastle Falcons]]
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==Coaching and administration==
==Coaching and administration==
Gross has worked for several years at the [[USA Rugby]] National Office in Boulder, Colorado as the High Performance Player Development Manager, helping and coaching at USA Eagles and All-Americans camps.
Gross has worked for several years at the [[USA Rugby]] National Office in Boulder, Colorado as the High Performance Player Development Manager, helping and coaching at USA Eagles and All-Americans camps. During part of this time he was also a very successful head coach for the University of Colorado-Boulder.
In February 2016, Gross was announced as the head coach of the new Sacramento [[PRO Rugby]] team.<ref>[http://www.thisisamericanrugby.com/2016/02/gross-picked-to-lead-sacramento-pro-side.html"Gross Picked To Lead Sacramento PRO Side"], This Is American Rugby, February 4, 2016.</ref>
In February 2016, Gross was announced as the head coach of the new Sacramento [[PRO Rugby]] team.<ref>[http://www.thisisamericanrugby.com/2016/02/gross-picked-to-lead-sacramento-pro-side.html"Gross Picked To Lead Sacramento PRO Side"], This Is American Rugby, February 4, 2016.</ref>

In August 2022, Gross accepted the position as head coach of the Indiana University Men's Rugby team.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/news/luke-gross-signs-mens-rugby-head-coach-indiana-university | title=Luke Gross Signs on as Men's Rugby Head Coach at Indiana University &#124; Goff Rugby Report | date=16 August 2022 }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[United States national rugby union team]]
* [[United States national rugby union team]]


==References==
==Notes and references==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://web.usarugby.org/cgi-bin/viadesto/natteams/mnt/15ProfileDetail.pl?playerId=15 USA Rugby profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090611035830/http://web.usarugby.org/cgi-bin/viadesto/natteams/mnt/15ProfileDetail.pl?playerId=15 USA Rugby profile]
* http://statistics.scrum.com/rugby_stats_05.asp?ID=UGR4
* http://statistics.scrum.com/rugby_stats_05.asp?ID=UGR4


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[[Category:Rotherham Titans players]]
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[[Category:United States international rugby union players]]
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[[Category:1999 Rugby World Cup players]]
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[[Category:2003 Rugby World Cup players]]

Latest revision as of 05:44, 3 May 2024

Luke Gross
Date of birth (1969-11-21) November 21, 1969 (age 54)
Place of birthDecatur, Indiana
Height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight125 kg (19 st 10 lb; 276 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Cincinnati Wolfhounds ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–1998
1998–2000
2000–2001
2001–2003
2003–2004
2004–2006
2006–2007		 Harlequins
Rovigo
R. Roma
Scarlets
Rotherham
Newcastle
Doncaster
Sheffield 		6

6
9
17
39		 (0)

(0)
(0)
(0)
(0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–2003 United States 62 (0)
Coaching career
Years Team
2016 Sacramento Express
Correct as of June 8, 2018

Luke Gross (born November 21, 1959) is an American former rugby union player and current rugby coach and administrator. A lock who played for various club sides, he earned 62 caps for the United States between 1996 and 2003. Gross was the all-time caps leader for the United States, until Mike MacDonald broke his record in 2011.[1]

Since retiring as a player, Gross has served as a rugby administrator and coach. He was the head coach of PRO Rugby team Sacramento Express in 2016.

Playing career

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Gross was born in Decatur, Indiana. Gross played basketball for Indiana State University and for Marshall University for two seasons (1991–92 and 1992–93).[2]

Gross started his rugby career far later than most international players, even those from countries like the United States where rugby is not a major sport, not taking up the sport seriously until age 24, after he had attended university. He began his rugby career with the Cincinnati Wolfhounds.[3] Gross was spotted by Dick Best, coach of the Harlequins.[4]

Gross' 6"9' frame gave him a considerable presence in the line-out. Gross earned 62 caps in 61 starts for the United States from 1996 to 2003, including 7 starts at the 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cups.[5] Gross played his first test for the U.S. in 1996 against Ireland. His last four test matches came at the 2003 World Cup, which included a win over Japan. Although he was named to the USA squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and played in the 2007 squad's final warmup against Celtic League side Munster, he did not play in the World Cup itself.[6]

Gross moved to Italy to play for Rivigo in 1998, and then played for Roma where the team won the Italian Cup.[7] Gross last played rugby for the Doncaster Knights, who play in National Division One, the second level of the game in England.

Clubs

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Coaching and administration

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Gross has worked for several years at the USA Rugby National Office in Boulder, Colorado as the High Performance Player Development Manager, helping and coaching at USA Eagles and All-Americans camps. During part of this time he was also a very successful head coach for the University of Colorado-Boulder. In February 2016, Gross was announced as the head coach of the new Sacramento PRO Rugby team.[8]

In August 2022, Gross accepted the position as head coach of the Indiana University Men's Rugby team.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Men's National Team: Historical Data". USA Rugby. 2008-01-15. Archived from the original on 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
  2. ^ "History & Records: All-Time Rosters". 2007-08 Marshall Men's Basketball Media Guide. Marshall University Athletic Department. p. 135. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
  3. ^ "Men's National Team Player Profile: Luke Gross". USA Rugby. 2008-01-15. Archived from the original on 2009-06-11.
  4. ^ "Gross plays like there's no tomorrow", The Journal, January 4, 2005.
  5. ^ Luke Gross, ESPN Scrum, Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  6. ^ "Men's National Team Player Detail: Luke Gross". USA Rugby. 2008-01-15. Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
  7. ^ "Gross plays like there's no tomorrow", The Journal, January 4, 2005.
  8. ^ "Gross Picked To Lead Sacramento PRO Side", This Is American Rugby, February 4, 2016.
  9. ^ "Luke Gross Signs on as Men's Rugby Head Coach at Indiana University | Goff Rugby Report". 16 August 2022.
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