Washington Rugby Football Club (WRFC) is a USA Rugby club men's Division I

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. Washington RFC formed in February, 1963. The team founded the annual Cherry Blossom tournament in 1966. WRFC plays in the Mid-Atlantic Conference in the

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. WRFC won its first 2021 Capital Region Champion and its first debut in the Mid-Atlantic Conference for Division II. In 2022, WRFC moved from Division II to Division I Rugby.

Notable players

''Note: caps and participation are accurate as of 3 August 2006''

Australia Wallabies

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USA Eagles

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1987, Fullback * Rob Blackmore 1988(B), 1989, Prop * Robinson Bordley 1975, 1977–1978, Fly-half, Fullback * 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 Daniel Joseph Lyle (born September 28, 1970) is an American former rugby union player who played for the United States national rugby union team 45 times from 1994 to 2003, serving as U.S. captain in 24 of those matches. Lyle played number eigh ...

1993(B) 1993, Lock, 7s, 15s Captain * Gerry McDonald 1988(B) 1989 1995-1996, Prop; Scotland U21s * 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 Kevin Robert Swords (born July 1, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former USA international rugby player. The 6’7", 260 lb, lock, ''Sports Illustrated'' Athlete of the Month, who at the time of his retirement was the most-capped US Eagle in h ...

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 7s * Andrew "Tui" Osbourne 2006, USA 7s

Honours

* Division 1 ERU Champions - 1988 **Blume Trophy - 1971, 1974 *Division 1 MARFU 15s Champions - 1987, 1995 ** Division 1 MARFU Sevens Champions - 2003 *Division 1 PRU Champions - 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 *Division 2 Capital Region Champions -2021

External links

Official Site

USA Rugby

References

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