| 词条 | Luke Gross |
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| image = Luke Gross.jpg | birthname= | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|11|21}} | birth_place = Decatur, Indiana | height = {{height|ft=6|in=9}} | weight = {{convert|125|kg|stlb lb|abbr=on}} | ru_position =Lock | ru_amateuryears = | ru_amateurclubs = Cincinnati Wolfhounds | ru_clubyears = 1997-1998 1998-2000 2000-2001 2001-2003 2003-2004 2004-2006 2006-2007 | ru_proclubs = {{nobreak| Harlequins Rovigo R. Roma Scarlets Rotherham Newcastle Doncaster Sheffield }} | ru_clubcaps = 6 6 9 17 39 | ru_clubpoints = (0) (0) (0) | ru_nationalyears =1996-2003 | ru_nationalteam = United States | ru_nationalcaps = 62 | ru_nationalpoints =(0) | ru_coachclubs = Sacramento Express |ru_coachyears = 2016 |ru_coachupdate = June 8, 2018 }}Luke Gross (born November 21, 1969) 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 careerGross 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
Coaching and administrationGross 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] See also
Notes and references1. ^{{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}} 2. ^{{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=PDF |page=135 |accessdate=2008-01-15}} 3. ^{{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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611035830/http://web.usarugby.org/cgi-bin/viadesto/natteams/mnt/15ProfileDetail.pl?playerId=15 |archivedate=2009-06-11 |df= }} 4. ^"Gross plays like there's no tomorrow", The Journal, January 4, 2005. 5. ^Luke Gross, ESPN Scrum, Retrieved February 5, 2016. 6. ^{{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}} 7. ^"Gross plays like there's no tomorrow", The Journal, January 4, 2005. 8. ^Picked To Lead Sacramento PRO Side", This Is American Rugby, February 4, 2016. External links
19 : 1969 births|Rugby union players from Indiana|Rugby union coaches from Indiana|Doncaster R.F.C. players|Living people|Marshall Thundering Herd men's basketball players|People from Decatur, Indiana|Rotherham R.U.F.C. players|Rugby Roma Olimpic players|Rugby union locks|United States international rugby union players|American expatriate rugby union players|Expatriate rugby union players in Italy|Expatriate rugby union players in Wales|Expatriate rugby union players in England|American expatriate sportspeople in Italy|American expatriate sportspeople in the United Kingdom|American expatriate sportspeople in England|American men's basketball players |
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