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About
The Husky Rugby Club is a registered student organization at the University of Washington and is a current member of the Division 1 Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference (NCRC). The team plays in a league season versus Pacific Northwest rugby clubs and competes in tournaments against other West Coast and USA Collegiate rugby programs.

Coaches
The coaching staff is led by Head Coach Brian Schoener, a UW alum, retired U.S. Super League player for Old Puget Sound Beach (OPSB), and former USA Eagle. The assistant coaching staff currently includes Kevin Swiryn, a retired professional rugby player and former captain of the USA Eagles, as well as Mike Alfstad, Joe Rissone, and several other volunteer coaches.

History
The club was founded in 1963 and has fostered a rich tradition of rugby in the Seattle and Puget Sound region. The team has produced several All-Americans, USA Eagles, and many notable UW alumni have played for the club.

1960's
The original team in 1963 was coached by Jacques Cubilie and won its first game vs. the University of Oregon by a score of 6-3.

1970's
Several notable alumni from the 1970's graduated from UW and continued playing rugby in the Seattle area. These alumni ended up founding the local men's club Old Puget Sound Beach (OPSB).

1980's
Several alumni from the 1980's helped establish the Valley Kangaroo Rugby Club, a local men's club based in Seatac, WA. Players from the 1980's included Mike Telkamp, a future USA Eagle, and Mike McGavick, a future business executive and U.S. Senate candidate.

1990's
TBD

2000's
TBD

2010's
TBD