2018 Austin Elite season

2018 Austin Elite season
Major League Rugby Rank5th overall
2018 recordWins: 3; draws: 0; losses: 5
Team information
CoachFrance Alain Hyardet
Captain
StadiumRound Rock Multipurpose Complex (3,500)
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The 2018 Austin Elite season was both the inaugural season for the club and the inaugural season of Major League Rugby in which the club competed.[1][2] Alain Hyardet was the first coach of the club.[3] Andrew Suniula was the club's first ever captain.

The Elite played their home matchups at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex in Round Rock, Texas.[4]

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  2. ^ Cantu, Rick (March 18, 2022). "New-look Gilgronis..." Austin American Statesman. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  3. ^ Goff, Alex (September 12, 2017). "Austin Elite Signs Hyardet As New Head Coach". FloSports. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  4. ^ Killough, Kirby (November 14, 2018). "Dell Diamond to host 6 home games for Austin Elite Rugby 2019 season". Community Impact. Retrieved June 30, 2022.