Cali Martinez
| Full name | Calixto José Martinez | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 13 October 1996 White Rock, British Columbia, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cali Martinez (born 13 October 1996) is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is prop.[1]
Early career
Martinez is from White Rock, British Columbia and attended the University of British Columbia where he won the Canadian University Championship.[2] He attended the Earl Marriott high school in the region before this.[3] In 2015, he represented the Canada U20 team.[4]
Professional career
Martinez was drafted third overall in the 2022 MLR Draft by Old Glory DC, making him the highest selection for a Canadian player.[5] He made his debut for the side in round 1 of the 2023 Major League Rugby season against the Chicago Hounds.[6] He would make a further eleven appearances in 2023. He has remained with the side since, re-signing for the 2026 Major League Rugby season in November 2025.[7]
Martinez made his debut for the Canada national team in July 2024, debuting against Romania.[8]
References
- ^ "Cali Martinez". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Old Glory re-signs Cali Martinez". Glorious Rugby. 3 November 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Bayside players to represent BC at international rugby event". Peace Arch News. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Williams trims Canada U20 roster". Americas Rugby News. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Meet the Third Overall Pick in the 2022 Draft: Calixto Martinez". Major League Rugby. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Old Glory deals harsh lesson to Hounds in MLR debut". Americas Rugby News. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "MLR Player Moves Summary: November 3 – November 9, 2025". North American Rugby Database. 10 November 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Canada's men's rugby team wins 35–22 over Romania in Ottawa". Canada Rugby. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
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