Meet the Team

George Washington

Aka “Pops”

The Captain, and always first in the hearts of his teammates, George Washington’s cool character belies his willingness to stick his wigged head into treacherous places. The most capped player in American Rugby history as well as the most beloved, he has taken on all comers, including the English, French and Indians. George understands it is the character of the players that make the game worthwhile and, though sometimes willing to bend the truth about his play on the pitch, cannot tell a lie about his desire to play this beloved sport. 

Leading his team up and down the continent, George surveys his enemies and brilliantly exploits their weaknesses. When he returns to Mount Vernon he will always be known as the father of American Rugby. 

Abraham Lincoln 

Aka “Jaws”

The other half of the dominant United States Second Row actually may have worked at an old department store in Chicago. Known as Jaws for his propensity to lurk silently before launching his devastating attacks, Lincoln displays a work rate second to none. 

Lincoln’s formidable partnership with fellow Illinois lock Obama is the heart and soul of the American pack. Rumored to be sad and worn down in his years as Commander in Chief, no one is energized more by lacing up his boots and stepping onto the pitch. Despite his affable nature Lincoln has been known to emancipate a tooth now and again with his jarring tackles. 

Quiet on the field, once the match is over and the social begins, Lincoln is willing to debate opponents and teammates alike. 

Ulysses S. Grant

Aka “The Finisher“

Ulysses S. Grant’s pugnacious attitude is not always apparent off the field where the quiet and unassuming Grant can be overlooked by the larger personalities that have occupied the Oval Office.  Once he steps on the pitch, there is no doubt that he is the enforcer on the field and is never satisfied until complete victory is attained.

Ulysses S. Grant’s pugnacious attitude is not always apparent off the field where the quiet and unassuming Grant can be overlooked by the larger personalities that have occupied the Oval Office.  Once he steps on the pitch, there is no doubt that he is the enforcer on the field and is never satisfied until complete victory is attained.

John F. Kennedy

 Aka  “The Gazelle“

“Jack” is the most daring athlete on the pitch whose graceful movements and pure athleticism are admired by all. Kennedy doesn’t ask what he can do for his country, he knows that he will give everything his broken body has to offer to ensure victory. This athletic Massachusetts flanker may not appreciate the contact as much as his teammates but his speed and elite athleticism always seems to place him in the right position to score. His breathtaking runs freeze the crowd and opponents alike who gaze in awe when he reaches speeds that others can only dream of. Not all flash, Jack is a willing defender and stiff in the face of any crisis, asserting his right to blockade the try zone from adversaries who wish to dispute dominion.

Kennedy typically has a large cheering section consisting considerably of his large and boisterous family who consistently show up to support the team. This large Boston and Irish influence always contributes to the festive atmosphere of the game and the raucousness of the social.

Ronald Reagan

Aka   “Hollywood“

“The Gipper” as he is also known, was born in Illinois but is a California boy through and through. Acting like a natural flanker, he is mobile and crafty and breaks down walls no matter how sturdy they are constructed. Reagan’s leadership stays steady through the ebbs and flows; even in the coldest of times his endless optimism lets friends and allies alike know that better days lie ahead. No softy, Hollywood is known to face down any evil empire and let them know that he will never back down.

Reagan excels when things look their worst and is frequently known for emerging from broken play to save the game. His optimism and determination break down walls and leads his team through the coldest of times.

William Jefferson Clinton

Aka “Bubba the Destroyer“

The wiliest player on the pitch comes from Hope, Arkansas, and learned the game during his time in Oxford, England. A willing defender, Bubba has a knack for emerging with the ball while others grasp at air. With an appreciation for the team aspect of the game, he is as eager to set up his teammates for a try as he is totally the score himself.

Clinton’s stout physicality and boundless exuberance for the game display the best that sportsmanship represents. Rumors persist that his passion for the game is equaled by his enthusiasm for the social afterwards; win or lose Bill eagerly joins in the singalongs that celebrate the history of the sport.

Barrack Obama

Aka “Crazy Legs” 

Barrack Obama has made a habit of being the first of many things in his lifetime and due to his elite speed and agility he is frequently the first to the ball.

This seemingly easygoing Hawaiian is a salty Chicago brawler who hits with the full power of the Windy City and perfectly complements the brutal Abraham Lincoln in the second row. Underestimate him and you are likely to be steamrollered as you watch him score with power of a lock and the skill of a wing.

Donald Trump

Aka “The Orange Hammer”

This tough New Yorker ignites the emotions of the opposition like no one in American rugby history. Donald’s work rate, confrontational style, and willingness to do the dirty work in the trenches fuel the devastating physicality of the American pack.

Donald has never encountered a fight he didn’t enjoy. Opponent’s willingness to meet in the breakdown is frequently rewarded by bruising pain when introduced to the “Orange Hammer.”