Link Michael Wilfley (born July 5, 1979) is an American former rugby union international.

Link Wilfley
Full nameLink Michael Wilfley
Date of birth (1979-07-05) July 5, 1979 (age 45)
Place of birthDenver, CO, United States
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
UniversityOregon State University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–03 United States 20 (63)

Born in Denver, Wilfley is the great-great-grandson of mining engineer Arthur Wilfley, who invented the Wilfley table.[1]

Wilfley attended East High School in Denver and played varsity rugby union for Oregon State University, where he was also backup placekicker to José Cortez on the football team.[2]

A utility back, Wilfley was best suited as a fly-half, but also played centre and fullback during his time with the national team, from 2000 to 2003.[3] He was capped a total of 20 times, which included an appearance at the 2003 Rugby World Cup, coming on as a substitute against Scotland in Brisbane.[4]

Wilfley played professional rugby union in England for Rotheram.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "All I wanted was a Cake!". tommyspaulding.com. February 16, 2016.
  2. ^ Lundeberg, Steve (September 3, 1998). "Riley: It's all a matter of time". Albany Democrat-Herald.
  3. ^ a b "Players to Watch - Link Wilfley". BBC News. September 24, 2003.
  4. ^ "Scots struggle to beat USA". BBC News. October 20, 2003.
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