Phaidra Knight isn’t just a Hall of Famer—she’s a force of nature.

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A standout Eagle for nearly two decades, Knight earned 35 caps and started in three World Cups. Inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2017 and the US Rugby Hall of Fame in 2021, she retired from professional rugby in 2017—but her story was far from over.

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In 2021, she stepped into the ring for her first amateur bout. And in early 2025, she made her professional MMA debut, proving once again that limits don’t apply to her.

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Knight is more than an athlete—she’s a lawyer, philanthropist, and fierce role model. We proudly celebrate her ongoing journey and the powerful example she sets for women in sports and beyond.

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Did You Know?

U23 South Africa Tour Roster Announced – Our Recipients Are On It!

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We’re proud to share that several stand-out players we’ve supported and recognized through scholarships, grants, and awards have been named to the traveling roster for the upcoming USA Men’s U23 tour to South Africa.

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👏 Featured Players:

• James Rose – 2024 Higgins Scholarship recipient
• Sosaia Pongi – 2022 Kaler Scholarship recipient
• Damian Morley – 2021 Graham Downes Grant & Pathways Grant recipient
• Oliver Kirk – 2023 Pathways Grant recipient
• Darius Law – 2022 Prusmack Award

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These young athletes represent the future of American rugby—and we’re thrilled to see them on the international stage.

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The U23s will take on two exciting matches in South Africa this July. Let’s cheer them on! Click here to learn more and follow the tour.

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