Ryan Chapman (rugby union)

Ryan Chapman (born July 4, 1984) is an American former rugby union international.

Ryan Chapman
Date of birth (1984-07-04) July 4, 1984 (age 40)
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back-row
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 United States 1 (0)

Chapman was educated at Grandview High School in Aurora, Colorado.[1]

A Colorado State Rams varsity rugby player, Chapman played as a defensive end for the new United Indoor Football franchise Colorado Ice in 2007, before returning to rugby union.[1] He was a Utah Warriors back-row forward and made the United States training squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, making his only capped Eagles appearances in a World Cup warm-up match against Japan in Tokyo.[2][3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Roberts, John J. (May 4, 2007). "Chapman chases dream, QBs". Fort Collins Coloradoan.
  2. ^ "Eagles name World Cup training squad". ESPN.com. June 22, 2011.
  3. ^ "USA and Japan face-off in Tokyo". Planet Rugby. August 20, 2011.
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