Will Sherman News
Major League Rugby
Former NZ U20s rep named at fullback as Anthem RC eye back-to-back wins
Ex-MLR ROTY among host of Chicago Hounds debutants for season opener
Chicago chosen to host Major final
Springbok's brother named in 35-man USA Eagles training squad
Latest
10 USA Eagles headline Anthem RC’s new-look roster for 2026
Former top-three draft pick finds new MLR home for 2026
Ex-NZ U20s back brings Super Rugby experience to Anthem RC
Anthem RC sign experienced ex-England U20 lock in major MLR move
Hounds loan out highly-rated 2025 first round pick to Anthem RC
California Legion to take home matches to five iconic cities in 2026
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Will Sherman Stats
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Will Sherman Performance Analysis
Major League Rugby 2026
Will Sherman featured in 10 matches during the 2026 Major League Rugby, representing Anthem Rugby Carolina. Results included 2 wins and 8 losses.
Will Sherman represented Anthem Rugby Carolina in the 2026 Major League Rugby season, who finished 6th in the regular season table.
Will Sherman played 439 minutes across the Major League Rugby 2026. In attack he made 58m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 81 tackles at a rate of 8.1 per game.
In the Major League Rugby 2026, Will Sherman completed 29 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 74 touches.