California Legion appointed Glen Jackson head coach for the 2027 season, the club announced Sept. 20. Jackson joins after serving as head coach of the Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific.
The confirmed details
Jackson previously played fly-half for the Chiefs and Saracens. After retiring as a player in 2010, he became an international referee before moving into coaching.
His coaching experience includes working with Fiji and the Drua. He takes over a Legion team that reached the 2026 Major League Rugby final in its first season under the statewide name.
CSB Take
The appointment gives California a coach with experience as a player, official and team leader. His next task is building on the club’s first-season run to the MLR final.
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