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.Official Cherry Blossom Homepage 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 2025Washington RFC Hall of Fame
Australia Wallabies Mitchell Cox, scrum-half, two international capsMitchell Cox Player Profile on Classic 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: 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
External links Official Site