Washington Rugby Football Club

Washington RFC
Full nameWashington Rugby Football Club
UnionUSA Rugby
Nickname(s)Washington Rugby, WRFC
Founded1963
LocationWashington D.C.
GroundThe Fields at RFK
PresidentHarry Higginbottom
CoachUnited States Thretton Palamo United States Jamason Faʻanana-Schultz
League(s)Division I, Division III
Official website
www.washingtonrugby.org

Washington Rugby Football Club (WRFC) is a USA Rugby club men's Division I rugby union team based in Washington, DC. It was formed in February 1963.

The team founded the annual Cherry Blossom tournament in 1966.[1] WRFC plays in the Mid-Atlantic Conference in the Capital Geographical Union. 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 23 November 2025[2]

Australia Wallabies

USA Eagles

  • Bill Bernhard 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 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 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

Capital Selects

Source:[4]

  • Thomas Demetriou- 8 Man/Lock
  • Stephen Okala- Flanker
  • Johnathan Webster- Flanker
  • Ray Gajkowski- Lock
  • Sam Follansbee- Flanker/Wing
  • Erikk Shupp- Hooker
  • Camilo Moraga-Lewy - Flanker
  • Leo Fangmayer- Flyhalf
  • Austin Park- Wing
  • Harry Higginbottom- Prop

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

References

allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Rugby_Football_Club