Kevin Brou
| Date of birth | August 10, 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Yonkers, New York, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 122 kg (269 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kevin Brou (born 10 August 1993) is an American-born rugby union player who plays as a tighthead prop. He has represented the Ivory Coast national rugby union team and played professionally in both France and the United States. Brou is expected to become eligible for the United States national rugby union team in July 2025 under World Rugby’s three-year stand-down rule.[1]
Early life
Brou was born in Yonkers, New York, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He began playing rugby at the age of 22 after transitioning from American football.[2]
Club career
Brou has played professionally in both the French Fédérale system and Major League Rugby. His clubs include:
- Stade Nantais (2016–2018)
- Sporting Club Graulhétois (2018–2019)
- ASV Lavaur (2019–2020)
- Rennes Étudiants Club (2020–2021)
- Stade Dijonnais (2021, 2022)
- Sporting Club Albigeois (2021, 2022–2023)
- Old Glory DC RFC (2023–2024)[3]
He is noted for his powerful scrummaging and durability as a front-row player.
International career
Brou earned international caps with the Ivory Coast national rugby union team.[2] Due to World Rugby’s eligibility rules, he will qualify to represent the United States in mid-2025.[1]
Playing style
Brou plays as a tighthead prop and is known for his strength in the scrum, explosive ball carrying, and consistent work rate.[1] His adaptability and physicality have made him a valued presence in every squad he has joined.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Rugby. Fédérale 2 : Kévin Brou, les États-Unis en ligne de mire". Ouest-France. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Professional Rugby Team Finds a Home in Maryland, Wins First Match". The Hilltop. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ↑ Djcoilrugby (3 November 2023). "Old Glory DC Signs Tighthead Prop Kevin Brou". DJ Coil Rugby. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
External links
- Kevin Brou profile on AllRugby.com
- Kevin Brou stats on It's Rugby
- Signing announcement on DJCoilRugby
- Interview in The Hilltop
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