RFCLA Honored by USA Rugby Greats in Barbara Bond and Amanda Micheli
Published on April 28, 2024 under Major League Rugby (MLR)
Rugby FC Los Angeles News Release
A special Captain's Run jersey presentation for today's double header along side USA Rugby, with two pioneers of the sport in Barbara Bond and Amanda Micheli.
Barbra Bond presents jersey to Tas Smith. Photo RFCLA Media Unit
Barbara is truely the GOAT, having captained the United States at the first Women's Rugby World Cup in 1991. They defeated England 19-6 in the final to claim the 1991 World Cup. She also participated at the 1994, and 1998 World Cup.
Amanda Micheli (in USA jersey) is an Oscar and Emmy-nominated director, and played on the Women's international USA Rugby team. She has been a lecturer at Stanford, and continues to drive the game of rugby through her passion for story telling.
Amanda Micheli presents Niall Saunders with his jersey. Photo: RFCLA Media Unit
"What an honor it was to have them attend our final practice ahead of our biggest match in our Club's history." Said CEO Pete Sickle.
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