Paul Sheehy
Birth dateAugust 14, 1963 (age 63)
Birth placeWashington, D.C.
PositionFullback
Years 11991–93
Clubs 1Washington RFC
Clubs 2Red Ruggers
Repyears 11991–1992
Repteam 1United States
Repcaps 14
Reppoints 14

Paul Sheehy (born August 14, 1963) is an American former Rugby union footballer for the United States. He started four matches for the U.S. in 1991–1992, including two starts at the 1991 Rugby World Cup.[1] His position was fullback.

Sheehy was born in Washington D.C. He was a four-year member of the Fairfield University rugby team, and he received his bachelor's degree from Fairfield University. Sheehy also played for the Washington Rugby Football Club from 1991 to 1993, and is now a member of the club's Hall of Fame.[2]

Coaching and administration

Sheehy is an assistant backs coach at his alma mater Gonzaga College High School in Washington DC.[3] Sheehy is one of the founders of the Old Glory DC, a professional rugby team that began playing in Major League Rugby in 2020.[4]

References

  1. ^ Scrum.com: Paul Sheehy Profile
  2. ^ Washington Rugby Hall of Fame
  3. ^ "Gonzaga CHS: Rugby Coaches". Archived from the original on 2010-06-28. Retrieved 2010-03-22.
  4. ^ "Two local business leaders may field professional D.C. rugby team ", Washington Business Journal, Michael Neibauer, May 17, 2018.