Temple Hills / Maryland / United States
About WRFC Washington Rugby Football Club, based in in Washington DC, is a premier Rugby club and strong player developer for USA Rugby. With a Tradition of Excellence since 1963, WRFC is a founding member of the USA Rugby Super League, promotes youth Rugby and is host of the Cherry Blossom Tournament. As a 501 ( c ) dedicated to top quality rugby and serving the community in the District of Columbia on and off the Rugby Pitch. Currently, we have a high school rugby program that we have helped since its inception. Hyde School, a charter school in the District has a rugby team and several of its member have gone on to play for the USA Eagles. The Hyde School, a charter school based in discipline in education and athletics, saw the value of offering Rugby to its students. Since the school began its charter, WRFC members have coached and support the club to allow the players the opportunity to excel beyond the limits of the District lines. As a result of the support WRFC has offered the Hyde School, the Rugby community has many new stars and the school has gained proud graduates with promising futures. WRFC has helped many players develop their game and represent with the USA Eagles. For example, this past year, 3 WRFC members represented the USA in test matches including Owen Lentz, PJ Komongnan, and Tui Osbourne. Former fullback Francois Viljoen is also currently playing for the USA Eagles XV team. Another former Eagle, Prop GJ Sucher, began his club rugby career playing for the blue & white of Washington. Dan Lyle, current USA Rugby Director of Operations and former USA Eagle Captain and Bath RFC Captain, got his start in Rugby at WRFC. Former USA Rugby Sevens Coach, Mike Coyner, is a former WRFC stalwart. Paul Sheehy, WRFC Eagle and World Cup Competitor, is a WRFC alumni is still active in the club. Consequently, with so many current and former WRFC players who have soared to the highest honors playing Rugby, WRFC is the perfect launch pad. The list goes on but these names have a track record that speaks for the development WRFC has played for the USA Rugby Scene. We are also a founding member of USA Rugby Super League. The league is made up of Premier Rugby Clubs from the major cities across the United States that compete in the Spring in a 18 Team Format. Our club is striving towards greatness not only on the pitch but in the community alike. For example, we have started the first DC Youth Program in the District. This program is giving inner city youth a chance to excel at the fasted growing sport in the US. For WRFC, Rugby is more than 80 minutes on the pitch, it is Lifestyle and attitude that can do greatness in the community and help young people to find a great release to express themselves. Therefore, we help the children find a sport that offers them a chance to earn greatness on the pitch and off. A particular avenue of Sportsmanship that WRFC has maintained to help other clubs play top level Rugby is the Cherry Blossom Tournament which is going to be in its 43rdt Year this April. While this tournament has been one of the most perennial tournaments in Mens Club Rugby, it is now one of the Most Prestigious Venues for College Rugby & High School Rugby to showcase their talent. Men and women from around the world have the chance to compete in the Nations Capitol in conjunction with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The CBT is one of the most watched Rugby events in the country as tourists and spectators enjoy great Rugby Action. With this strong Tradition of Excellence, Washington Rugby Football Club is a great organization to play competitive rugby or show your support for USA Rugby.
