Benjamín Bonasso


Benjamín Bonasso is an Argentine-American rugby union player who played for the Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby and plays for the United States national team. His preferred position is flanker.

Professional career

Bonasso was born in Connecticut before moving to Buenos Aires as a child, playing age grade rugby in Argentina. He signed for Major League Rugby side Rugby United New York for the 2021 Major League Rugby season.
Newly founded Major League Rugby club Miami Sharks signed Bonasso for the Sharks’ inaugural 2024 season. In his first season with the Sharks, Bonasso scored three tries in fifteen appearances.

International career

Bonasso debuted for United States against Uruguay during the 2023 Rugby World Cup – Americas qualification.