Washington Rugby Football Club
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| Full name | Washington Rugby Football Club | ||
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| Union | USA Rugby | ||
| Nickname(s) | Washington Rugby | ||
| Founded | 1963 | ||
| Ground(s) | Hyde High School Rugby Park | ||
| President | Kevin Gilligan | ||
| Coach(es) | Craig McLeod | ||
| League(s) | USA Rugby Marfu Division I | ||
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Washington Rugby Football Club is a Division I rugby union team based in Washington, DC.
History
Washington RFC formed in February, 1963.
Cherry Blossom Tournament
Washington RFC founded the annual Cherry Blossom tournament in 1966.[1]
Honors
Notable players
Note: caps and participation are accurate as of 3 August 2006 [2]
Australia Wallabies
Past Wallabies
- Mitchell Cox, scrum-half, two international caps [3]
USA Eagles
Past Eagles
Bill Bernhard 1987, Fullback Rob Blackmore 1988(B), 1989, Prop Robinson Bordley 1975, 1977–1978, Flyhalf Mike Conroy 1977, Center Mike Coyner 1998-1999, Flank, 7s Al Dekin 1993, 7s Chris Doherty 1984, 1987, Center, 7s Michael Lancaster 1978, Prop Rory Lewis 1990 - 1991, Wing, 7s Dan Lyle 1993(B) 1993, Lock, 7s, 15s Captain Gerry McDonald 1988(B) 1989 1995-1996, Prop; Scotland U21's John Robbins 1988(B) Hooker Paul Sheehy 1991 - 1993, Fullback, 7s; 1991 World Cup Player Tom Smith 1978, 1980, Wing Scott Stephens 1991 - 1993, Flank, 7s George Sucher 1998, Prop; 1999 World Cup Kevin Swords 1985 - 1986, Lock Dan Wack 1976 - 1978, 1980, Center Ken Wood 1977 - 1978, 1983,Coach/Manager James Cassidy 2000(B), Prop Francois Viljoen 2004-Current, Fullback Owen Lentz 2006, Hooker PJ Komonognam 2006, USA 7's Andrew "Tui" Osbourne 2006, USA 7's
First XV Honors
- Division 1 ERU Champions - 1988
- Blume Trophy - 1971, 1974
- Division 1 MARFU 15's Champions - 1987, 1995
- Division 1 MARFU Sevens Champions - 2003
- Division 1 PRU Champions - 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993