Rick Bailey (born June 25, 1954) is a former American rugby union player who represented the United States national team eleven times between 1979 and 1987. Playing at prop, he made three appearances at the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987. He did not score an international try during his career.[4] In September 2015 he was awarded the Craig Sweeney Award,[5] which is awarded by the United States Rugby Foundation to "an individual who had played for the Eagles, who was respected by his peers and the rugby community, has made significant contributions back to the game following his playing career, and be a person of exemplary character."[6]

Rick Bailey
Date of birth (1954-06-25) June 25, 1954 (age 70)
SchoolNapa High School
UniversityUniversity of California
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
197?-1972 Napa High RFC[1] ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1972-1979
1979-1987
Cal Golden Bears[2]
Old Blue R.F.C.[3]
()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1979–1987 United States 11 (0)

References

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  1. ^ Napa High Athletic Hall of Fame
  2. ^ Napa High Athletic Hall of Fame
  3. ^ Napa High Athletic Hall of Fame
  4. ^ "Rick Bailey—United States of America". ESPN. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  5. ^ "It was a Night to Remember at the U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame Induction Dinner" (Press release). United States Rugby Foundation. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame to House Craig Sweeney Award" (Press release). United States Rugby Foundation. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2015.