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.
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Sponsorship
The SuperLeague's primary sponsor is Michelob Amber Bock and as such, each individual team receives a portion of those revenues. In addition to Amber Bock, the Winged Foot have individual sponsorships. These consist of several secondary sponsorships from local and regional businesses.
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Club honors
- Rugby Super League Champions: 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012
- US Men's Division I National Championship Runner-up: 2001
- US Men's 7's National Championship: 6th in 2000
- 7's North East Regional Champions: 2000
Notable players and coaches
NYAC was coached from 2000-2011 by Mike Tolkin, who now coaches 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 is assisted by another former professional, Neil McMillan. Neil spent time with Ulster, Harlequins, and Sale before moving to New York.
USA Eagles
Past and current Eagles include:
- Alexander Magleby - hooker (7s), flanker (15s), 2004 7s captain, coach of the US national rugby sevens team
- Mike Petri - starting scrumhalf for the Eagles during the 2011 Rugby World Cup
- Brian Doyle
- Louis Stanfill - starting flanker for the Eagles during the 2011 Rugby World Cup
- Dan Power
- Matt Wyatt
- Jacob Sprague
- Justin Hundley (7s)
- Toby L'Estrange
- Chris Chapman
- Tom Coolican
- Troy Hall
- Derek Asbun
References
External links
- Official Site
- Super League
- USA Rugby
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