Paul Sheehy (born August 14, 1963) is an American former

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footballer for the

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. He started four matches for the U.S. in 1991–1992, including two starts at the

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. His position was fullback. Sheehy was born in Washington D.C. He was a four-year member of the Fairfield University rugby team, and he received his bachelor's degree from

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. Sheehy also played for the

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from 1991 to 1993, and is now a member of the Washington Rugby Football Club Hall of Fame.

Coaching and administration

Sheehy is an assistant backs coach at his alma mater

Gonzaga College High School Gonzaga College High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory high school for boys in Washington, D.C. Founded by the Jesuits in 1821 as the Washington Seminary, Gonzaga is named in honor of Aloysius Gonzaga, an Italian saint from the 16 ...

in Washington DC. Sheehy is one of the founders of the

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, a professional rugby team that is scheduled to begin play in 2020 in

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."Two local business leaders may field professional D.C. rugby team "
Washington Business Journal, Michael Neibauer, May 17, 2018.

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Washington Rugby Football Club
American rugby union players Rugby union fullbacks Fairfield University alumni 1963 births Living people United States international rugby union players Gonzaga College High School alumni {{US-rugbyunion-bio-stub