Senior Rugby

Question: Who is the two-time defending Olympic rugby champion?

Answer: The USA.

Why?: It was last a sanctioned sport in 1924.

This information comes from an article published 5/14/2005 in the San Diego Union-Tribune by Ed Graney, staff writer.

The 15th annual Golden Oldies rugby games will be played in San Diego. Opening ceremonies will take place 5/15/2005 at 19:00 at the Embarcadero with a welcoming party following at 20:00 at Petco Park. The games themselves will be played Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 through 19:00 at the Del Mar Polo Grounds. 125 teams with about 3,000 players from around the world will participate. All players must be at least 35 years old.

Notables who have played rugby include Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, John F. Kennedy, Richard Burton, Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, Sean Connery, James Joyce, Michael Obownkandi, Fran Tarkington, Andre the Giant, Ernie Els and Meat Loaf.

Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in America.