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{{Infobox rugby biography
'''Cameron Dolan''' (born March 7, 1990) is an American rugby player who plays the Number 8 position for the [[United States national rugby union team]] and for the [[Northampton Saints]].
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'''Cameron Dolan''' (born March 7, 1990) is an American [[rugby union]] player who normally plays at the Number 8 position. He currently plays for [[English Premiership (rugby union)|Aviva Premiership]] side [[Northampton Saints]], a professional rugby union team based in [[England]]. Dolan is one of few American's to play his rugby outside the United States, at professional level.


==Early career==
==Early career==
Dolan started playing rugby in high school with the Naples Bears in Florida.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/dec/16/cam-dolan-northampton-saints-us-eagles "US Eagles No8 Cam Dolan signs for Northampton Saints"], Guardian.com, December 16, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2014.</ref>
Dolan began playing rugby in high school with the Naples Bears in Florida,<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/dec/16/cam-dolan-northampton-saints-us-eagles "US Eagles No8 Cam Dolan signs for Northampton Saints"], Guardian.com, December 16, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2014</ref> before playing [[college rugby]] at [[Life University#Athletics|Life University]] in Atlanta, Georgia. Dolan played with Life University at the [[Collegiate Rugby Championship]], and was named to the CRC All-Tournament team in 2012 and 2013. At Life University, Dolan was a four-time All-American and won a National Championship in 2013.<ref>[http://usarugby.org/mens-eagles-players/item/cameron-dolan USA Men's Eagles - Cam Dolan]</ref>

Dolan played [[college rugby]] at [[Life University#Athletics|Life University]] in Atlanta, Georgia. At Life University, Dolan was a four-time All-American and won a National Championship in 2013.<ref>[http://usarugby.org/mens-eagles-players/item/cameron-dolan USA Men's Eagles - Cam Dolan], USArugby.com.</ref> Dolan played with Life University at the [[Collegiate Rugby Championship]], and was named to the CRC All-Tournament team in 2012 and 2013.


==International==
==International==
Dolan first appeared on the International scene during 2009, where he was named captain of the [[United States national under-20 rugby union team|United States U20]]'s team for the [[2009 IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy]].<ref>[http://www.usrugbyfoundation.org/site/pp.asp?c=9fLHJVOxHmE&b=5105309 USRF Development Grant Recipient Cameron Dolan Named Captain of USA Men's U20s Team]</ref> At this time he was the United States Rugby Foundation Development Grant Recipient, which is a foundation to develop and improve upcoming rugby talent in the United States. His constant efforts for the Under 20's side and his club side landed Dolan in the [[United States national rugby union team|United States senior side]] for the [[2013 IRB Pacific Nations Cup]], the inaugural year for the United States in the competition. He made his full International debut at No.8 against [[Fiji national rugby union team|Fiji]], as a replacement for captain [[Todd Clever]] who was unable to play this match due to injury. His third and fourth cap, came when the USA faced [[Canada national rugby union team|Canada]] in [[2015 Rugby World Cup – Americas qualification#Round 3B: United States v Canada Home & Away playoffs|Round 3]] of the [[2015 Rugby World Cup – Americas qualification|2015 Rugby World Cup Americas qualifications]], which ended in a 2-0 defeat thus parachuting USA down to the NACRA-CONSUR playoff final.
Dolan earned his first start in the 2013 [[IRB Pacific Nations Cup]] in a match against Fiji.<ref>[http://usarugby.org/mens-eagles-players/item/cameron-dolan USA Men's Eagles - Cam Dolan], USArugby.com.</ref> Dolan captained the Eagles Select XVs at the 2013 IRB [[Americas Rugby Championship]], where the Eagles finished 2-1 with wins against Canada and Uruguay.<ref>[http://usarugby.org/mens-eagles-players/item/cameron-dolan USA Men's Eagles - Cam Dolan], USArugby.com.</ref>
Dolan played for the U.S. during the 2013 November tests, earning a start against the Maori All Blacks, and scoring a try and picking up a Man of the Match award in the process.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/nov/10/us-eagles-maori-all-blacks-cam-dolan "Cam Dolan a big hit as determined US Eagles push Maori All Blacks to the end"], Guardian.com, November 9, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2014.</ref> Dolan also earned starts in the November 2013 tests against Georgia and Russia, and scored a try against Russia.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/dec/16/cam-dolan-northampton-saints-us-eagles "US Eagles No8 Cam Dolan signs for Northampton Saints"], Guardian.com, December 16, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2014.</ref>


In October 2013, Dolan was named captain for the USA Select XV side in the [[2013 Americas Rugby Championship]]. He led the side to two victories; against Canada A and [[Uruguay national rugby union team|Uruguay]].<ref>[http://www.americasrugbychampionship.com/leagues/newsletter.cfm?clientID=5634&leagueID=22363&page=74025 USA SELECT XV DEFEAT CANADA A]</ref><ref>http://www.americasrugbychampionship.com/leagues/rugby_boxscores.cfm?clientID=5634&leagueID=22363&gameID=1234124 USA 20, Uruguay 8]</ref> Following this Championship, Dolan was named in the American squad for their [[2013 end-of-year rugby union tests]]. He was named Man of the Match in their opening game against the [[Māori All Blacks]], picking up a try at the 71st minute.<ref>[http://usarugby.org/mens-eagles-news/item/capacity-ppl-park-witnesses-compelling-19-29-eagles-loss?category_id=2 Capacity crowd witnesses compelling 19-29 Eagles loss in Philadelphia]</ref> His Man of the Match performance was seen by [[Jim Mallinder]], Head Coach of Northampton Saints, who offered Dolan a professional contract with the Saints.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/dec/16/cam-dolan-northampton-saints-us-eagles US Eagles No8 Cam Dolan signs for Northampton Saints]</ref> Dolan was brought in as an injury replacement for [[James Craig (rugby union, born 1988)|James Craig]] who suffered from a serious shoulder injury. Dolan joined fellow US international [[Samu Manoa]] at the club.
==Professional==
In December 2013, Dolan signed a contract to play professionally with the [[Northampton Saints]] in the [[English Premiership]], joining U.S. international [[Samu Manoa]] at the club.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/dec/16/cam-dolan-northampton-saints-us-eagles "US Eagles No8 Cam Dolan signs for Northampton Saints"], Guardian.com, December 16, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2014.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/186707.html ESPN Scrum]
* [http://usarugby.org/mens-eagles-players/item/cameron-dolan USA Eagles]
* [http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/Rugby/Profiles/profile.aspx?TeamID=100969&PersonID=171397 Northampton Saints]

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Revision as of 02:30, 4 June 2014

Cam Dolan
Birth nameCameron Dolan
Date of birth (1990-03-07) March 7, 1990 (age 34)
Place of birthFlorida, United States
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb; 16.2 st)
SchoolNaples Bears
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker, Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
-2013 Life University ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013- Northampton Saints ()
Correct as of 4 June 2014
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013- United States
United States U20		 8 (5)
Correct as of 4 June 2014

Cameron Dolan (born March 7, 1990) is an American rugby union player who normally plays at the Number 8 position. He currently plays for Aviva Premiership side Northampton Saints, a professional rugby union team based in England. Dolan is one of few American's to play his rugby outside the United States, at professional level.

Early career

Dolan began playing rugby in high school with the Naples Bears in Florida,[1] before playing college rugby at Life University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dolan played with Life University at the Collegiate Rugby Championship, and was named to the CRC All-Tournament team in 2012 and 2013. At Life University, Dolan was a four-time All-American and won a National Championship in 2013.[2]

International

Dolan first appeared on the International scene during 2009, where he was named captain of the United States U20's team for the 2009 IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy.[3] At this time he was the United States Rugby Foundation Development Grant Recipient, which is a foundation to develop and improve upcoming rugby talent in the United States. His constant efforts for the Under 20's side and his club side landed Dolan in the United States senior side for the 2013 IRB Pacific Nations Cup, the inaugural year for the United States in the competition. He made his full International debut at No.8 against Fiji, as a replacement for captain Todd Clever who was unable to play this match due to injury. His third and fourth cap, came when the USA faced Canada in Round 3 of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Americas qualifications, which ended in a 2-0 defeat thus parachuting USA down to the NACRA-CONSUR playoff final.

In October 2013, Dolan was named captain for the USA Select XV side in the 2013 Americas Rugby Championship. He led the side to two victories; against Canada A and Uruguay.[4][5] Following this Championship, Dolan was named in the American squad for their 2013 end-of-year rugby union tests. He was named Man of the Match in their opening game against the Māori All Blacks, picking up a try at the 71st minute.[6] His Man of the Match performance was seen by Jim Mallinder, Head Coach of Northampton Saints, who offered Dolan a professional contract with the Saints.[7] Dolan was brought in as an injury replacement for James Craig who suffered from a serious shoulder injury. Dolan joined fellow US international Samu Manoa at the club.

References

  1. ^ "US Eagles No8 Cam Dolan signs for Northampton Saints", Guardian.com, December 16, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2014
  2. ^ USA Men's Eagles - Cam Dolan
  3. ^ USRF Development Grant Recipient Cameron Dolan Named Captain of USA Men's U20s Team
  4. ^ USA SELECT XV DEFEAT CANADA A
  5. ^ http://www.americasrugbychampionship.com/leagues/rugby_boxscores.cfm?clientID=5634&leagueID=22363&gameID=1234124 USA 20, Uruguay 8]
  6. ^ Capacity crowd witnesses compelling 19-29 Eagles loss in Philadelphia
  7. ^ US Eagles No8 Cam Dolan signs for Northampton Saints

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