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Justin Boyd (rugby union)

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Justin Boyd
Date of birth (1986-03-26) March 26, 1986 (age 38)
Place of birthDallas, TX, United States
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight177 lb (80 kg)
SchoolLake Highlands High School
UniversityTexas A&M University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–09 United States 2 (0)

Justin Boyd (born March 26, 1986) is an American former international rugby union player.

Born and raised in Dallas, Boyd is a graduate of Lake Highlands High School, where he was a football player. He picked up rugby during his senior year and competed in collegiate rugby at Texas A&M University.[1]

Boyd, a dreadlocked winger, was primarily an international sevens player, but got capped twice for the United States XV, debuting against Ireland "A" at the 2008 Churchill Cup, then featuring against the full Ireland side the following year in Santa Clara.[2] He played his club rugby for Belmont Shore, Dallas Harlequins and Frisco Griffins.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Hughes Babb, Christina (August 26, 2010). "Over-the-top athletes". Lake Highlands.
  2. ^ "Test Match Preview: USA v Ireland". Irish Rugby. May 30, 2009.
  3. ^ Hawkins, Matt (September 1, 2011). "USA 7s Captain Matt Hawkins With Eagle Teammate Justin Boyd". rugbywrapup.com.
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