Players with Commendations
WRFC players who have achieved recognition at elite levels
Excellence Across All Levels
Beyond our Hall of Fame inductees, WRFC has consistently produced players who have earned recognition at the highest levels of rugby. From USA Eagles representing America internationally, to Capital Selects players competing in elite regional rugby, to professionals in Major League Rugby, WRFC players have achieved distinction across all competitive levels of the sport.
USA Eagles & International Players
Bill Bernhard
Position: Fullback
Years: 1987
Rob Blackmore
Position: Prop
Years: 1988(B), 1989
Robinson Bordley
Position: Fly-half, Fullback
Years: 1975, 1977–1978
Mike Conroy
Position: Center
Years: 1977
Mike Coyner
Position: Flank
Years: 1998-1999
Al Dekin
Position: Various
Years: 1993
Chris Doherty
Position: Center
Years: 1984, 1987
Michael Lancaster
Position: Prop
Years: 1978
Rory Lewis
Position: Wing
Years: 1990-1991
Gerry McDonald
Position: Prop
Years: 1988(B) 1989 1995-1996
Also Scotland U21s
John Robbins
Position: Hooker
Years: 1988(B)
Tom Smith
Position: Wing
Years: 1978, 1980
Hall of Fame 2017
Scott Stephens
Position: Flank
Years: 1991-1993
George Sucher
Position: Prop
Years: 1998
1999 World Cup
Kevin Swords
Position: Lock
Years: 1985-1986
Dan Wack
Position: Center
Years: 1976-1978, 1980
Ken Wood
Position: Various
Years: 1977-1978, 1983
Coach/Manager
James Cassidy
Position: Prop
Years: 2000(B)
Francois Viljoen
Position: Fullback
Years: 2004-2006
Owen Lentz
Position: Hooker
Years: 2006
PJ Komonognam
Position: Various
Years: 2006
Andrew "Tui" Osbourne
Position: Various
Years: 2006
Major League Rugby & Other International
Australia Wallabies
Mitchell Cox
Scrum-half
2 international caps
Professional Rugby
Thomas Demetriou
Major League Rugby (2020)
Professional rugby player in Major League Rugby
Capital Selects High Performance
High Performance Program
Since 2018
Capital Selects is part of the High Performance Program at Capital Rugby Union. The program helps develop players at all levels in preparation for higher level competition around the world. This semi-professional men's club select side represents the pinnacle of regional rugby excellence.
WRFC Capital Selects Caps
Thomas Demetriou
Position
8-Man
Caps
10
Austin Park
Position
Wing
Caps
6
Erikk Shupp
Position
Hooker
Caps
4
Leo Fangmeyer
Position
Flyhalf
Caps
3
Stephen Okala
Position
Flanker/Inside Center
Caps
3
Sam Follansbee
Position
Flanker
Caps
3
John Webster
Position
Flanker
Caps
2
Camilo Moraga-Lewy
Position
Flanker/Outside Center
Caps
2
Ray Gajkowski
Position
Lock
Caps
1
Harry Higginbottom
Position
Prop
Caps
1
Continuing the Legacy of Excellence
From the 1970s USA Eagles through today's Capital Selects and Major League Rugby players, WRFC has consistently developed talent that achieves recognition at elite levels. This tradition of excellence continues today as we develop the next generation of rugby players across all competitive levels. Join WRFC and follow in the footsteps of our distinguished alumni.