Chad Gough (born 17 October 1991) is a United States

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player, currently playing for the

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(MLR) and the

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. His preferred position is hooker.

Professional career

Gough signed for

side

for the

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, having represented the now defunct

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during the 2019 and 2020 season. Gough debuted for

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against New Zealand during the

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* 1991 births Living people United States international rugby union players American Raptors players Utah Warriors players Rugby union hookers American rugby union players Place of birth missing (living people) {{US-rugbyunion-bio-stub