Dan Lyle was the original “Captain America” becoming the first USA player in the pro era to conquer the international stage both internationally and professionally.  The son of a two-star general gave rise to his leadership of both the US team…

1976 USA Men’s Team vs Australia – On January 31, 1976 in Anaheim, California, the U.S.A. Men’s National Team played against Australia in the Eagles’ first test match of the Modern Era. The USARFU was founded in 1975 with the purpose of acting…

Mike Dunafon’s American football career started in the 1960s and ended in 1977 after a stint with the Denver Broncos. He discovered rugby after moving to the British Virgin Islands in 1978, and played there until 1992. Mike went on to…

Matt Godek is regarded as one of the most influential ambassadors of the sport of rugby in America and the pioneer in the development of rugby equipment and supply. After playing rugby in college and the U.S. Army in the late…

Bob Erwin played for and was involved in the formation of numerous rugby clubs throughout Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota. He gained experience as the president of the Minnesota Rugby Football Club from 1974-1976 and served on the board of the Minnesota…

Gerry Seymour was a rugby visionary who is credited with advancing the sport of rugby in middle America and beyond. Born in London, England in 1927, Seymour graduated from Westminster College prior to serving in the British Armed Forces. He came…