Robbie Bordley

Robinson M. Bordley (born 1947) is an American former rugby union player who played as a fly-half and fullback for the United States men's national team. He served as captain of the national team in its first two modern-era test matches in 1976.

Early life and club rugby career Bordley was born circa 1947, the eldest son of Robert Austin Joseph Bordley and Martha Ann Bordley (born Robinson). Bordley attended Landon School, graduating in 1966. During his time as a student at Landon, Bordley was a multi-sport athlete and earned 17 varsity letters. Bordley then attended Princeton University, where he was a member of the university's football and lacrosse teams, earning all-Ivy League honors in each sport.

After graduating from Princeton, Bordley joined the Washington Rugby Football Club (RFC) in 1970 and played with the team for more than a decade. Bordley served as the Eagles' captain during this match and in a June 1976 match (in which he started at fullback ) against France—the Eagles' first two test matches of the modern-era. Bordley made three additional test match appearances representing the United States through 1978, but he did not score during his five match career with the team. Over the course of 42 seasons, After the conclusion of the 2017–18 school year, Bordley retired from his head coaching and full-time teaching positions. While at the school, Bordley also coached junior-varsity soccer and the U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame (Potomac Chapter) in 2004. He has also been nominated for membership in the U.S. Lacrosse National Hall of Fame. On September 13, 2003, Landon School dedicated and named Robinson M. Bordley Stadium in his honor.