Matt Oworu
| Full name | Matthew Oworu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 29 July 2000 Calgary, Alberta , Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | James Oworu (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Matt Oworu (born 29 July 2000) is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]
Early career
Oworu is from Calgary in Alberta , but grew up in Zimbabwe where he first began playing rugby, before returning to Canada to represent join the Pacific Pride system.[2] While in Zimbabwe, Oworu studied at Lewisam Primary School and Churchill high school and captained the Zimbabwe U18 side at Craven Week and Zimbabwe U20.[3][4]
Professional career
Oworu started out professionally representing the Canada Sevens, debuting at the 2021 Canada Sevens in Vancouver.[5] He would appear at a further 25 tournaments for the side, including the 2022 Commonwealth Games,[6] and 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup,[7] before committed to the 15-aside game. He signed for the Chicago Hounds ahead of the 2025 Major League Rugby season,[8] debuting in round 4 of the season against the Miami Sharks.[9] He re-signed for the side ahead of the 2026 season.[10]
Oworu made his debut for the Canada national team in July 2022, debuting against Belgium .[11]
References
- ^ "Matt Oworu". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Pacific Pride grad Oworu shines for Canada despite last-play loss to Spain". Times Colonist. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Oworu's not-so-delicate choice". Herald Online. 29 November 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Junior Sables thump Blue Bulls". The Herald. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Vancouver 7s (Men) – September 2021". BC Rugby News. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Calgarians Matthew Oworu, Piper Logan primed for Canada rugby at Commonwealth Games". Calgary Sun. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Canada names rosters for Sevens World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Hounds sign Canadian loose forward Matt Oworu". Chicago Hounds. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Chicago takes maximum on the road over Miami". Americas Rugby News. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Oworu signs contract extension". Chicago Hounds. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Canada's senior men's 15s fall 57–34 to Spain at TD Place in Ottawa". Canada Rugby. 10 July 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2025.