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Scott LaValla

b. 1988

American rugby union player

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About Scott LaValla

Born 1988. Scott LaValla is an American rugby union player.

Scott LaValla (born July 4, 1988, in Olympia WA) is a retired American rugby union player. LaValla played lock for Stade Français in the Top 14 from 2011 until his retirement in 2015.

Early life Scott first started playing rugby at age 16. He attended North Thurston High School in Lacey, WA. He went on to play for the Budd Bay Barbarians U-19 team and then the Pacific NW Loggers U-19.

Scott represented the Ulster Ravens during the 2009–10 season.

LaValla played his club rugby for Dublin University Football Club (the Trinity College Dublin rugby club) and was elected Club Captain for the 2010–2011 season. He led his side to a 31–22 win in the annual Dublin Universities Colours match over University College Dublin R.F.C., and led DUFC to victory in the 2010–2011 club rugby sevens tournament. LaValla studied Philosophy and Political Science while at Trinity College Dublin.

International

LaValla made the USA U-19 team in 2007 that competed in the Freedom Cup and IRB Junior World Cup. He played at the U20 level in February 2008 against Canada. In 2008 he captained the U-20 side that played in Ireland. On June 9, 2012, LaValla scored his first try for the Eagles in a 28-25 losing effort against Canada.

LaValla did not appear for the U.S. at the 2015 Rugby World Cup due to a broken elbow. He retired from rugby at the end of 2015.

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Trinity College, Dublin

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Who is Scott LaValla?

American rugby union player

When was Scott LaValla born?

Scott LaValla was born on 4 July 1988 in Olympia.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Scott LaValla

· Wikidata: Q3476246

· DBpedia: Scott LaValla

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