Paul Mullen

Paul Mullen (born 16 November 1991) is an Irish-American rugby union player who plays prop for the Utah Warriors of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States men's national team. Mullen previously played for the Houston SaberCats, the San Diego Legion and the Newcastle Falcons.

Early life Mullen is originally from the Aran Islands, County Galway, Ireland. He first played rugby at the age of 13, while attending the Glenstal Abbey School. There, Mullen earned his bachelor's degree in marine engineering technology in 2015 and his master's degree in marine resources management in 2017. while at the same time he continued to play amateur rugby and also became a referee with the Texas Rugby Union.

Club career Mullen signed with the Houston SaberCats for Major League Rugby's inaugural 2018 season.

In August 2018, Mullen signed a four-month contract to play for the Newcastle Falcons in England's Premiership Rugby.

Following a short stint in England, Mullen signed a one-year deal with the Houston Sabercats.

After the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, Mullen signed for the San Diego Legion for the 2020 season.

International career USA Junior All-Americans Mullen made his debut representing the United States playing for the United States men's national under-20 team (Junior All-Americans) in the 2011 IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy, scoring a crucial try against Zimbabwe. Mullen made his debut for USA Eagles on 9 June 2018, starting at prop in a 62–13 victory against . Mullen is qualified to represent the United States at the international level on account of having an American grandparent.

Rugby World Cup Mullen was selected to represent the USA Eagles in the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Mullen played in all four pool games against England, France, Argentina and Tonga.