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New York Athletic Club RFC

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New York Athletic Club RFC
Full nameNew York Athletic Club Rugby Football Club
UnionUSA Rugby
Nickname(s)Winged Foot
Founded1973; 51 years ago (1973)
Ground(s)Travers Island
PresidentTed Vaccaro
Coach(es)Mike Petri
League(s)American Rugby Premiership
1st kit
2nd kit
Official website
www.nyac.org/rugby

The New York Athletic Club Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team based in New York City that is affiliated with the New York Athletic Club.

Sponsorship

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American Rugby Premiership

Club honors

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  • Rugby Super League Champions: 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012
  • US Men's Division I National Champions: 2014
  • American Rugby Premiership Champions: 2016
  • US Men's Division I National Championship Runner-up: 2001
  • US Men's 7s National Championship: 6th in 2000
  • 7s North East Regional Champions: 2000

Notable players and coaches

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NYAC was coached from 2000 to 2011 by Mike Tolkin, who also served as the defensive coach (2009-2011 & RWC 2011) and Head Coach (2012-2015 & RWC 2015) for the United States national rugby team Former coach Bruce McLane is a regular contributor to Ruggermatrix and current head coach of Iona College.

Phil Bailey, a former rugby league professional and current USA men's national team 15s defensive coach, took over as head coach for the 2014/2015 season. Phil was assisted by another former professional, Neil McMillan. Neil spent time with Ulster, Harlequins, and Sale before moving to New York.

USA Eagles

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Past and current Eagles include:

References

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