Kevin Swiryn (born December 16, 1984) is an American rugby union player, who played professionally for Agen in the French Top 14. Swiryn played at both centre and wing.

Kevin Swiryn
Swiryn in 2009
Birth nameKevin Swiryn
Date of birth (1984-12-16) December 16, 1984 (age 39)
Place of birthSan Jose, California, U.S.
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb; 14.6 st)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Seattle Saracens ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2012 Agen 20 (25)
Correct as of January 24, 2014
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2011 United States 13 (30)
Correct as of September 23, 2011
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2008–2016 United States 11
Correct as of 30 January 2020
Coaching career
Years Team
2013 Serevi Rugby

Early life

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Swiryn was born in San Jose, California. He started playing rugby when he was 19 years old after the American football program at Saint Mary's College of California was cut. He went on to be named to the All-American Team, where he captained the squad in 2008.

Professional career

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Swiryn's national team debut was on May 31, 2009 against Ireland. He was selected to tour with the United States national rugby union team for the Autumn 2010 tour of Europe. He also made the U.S. squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Swiryn temporarily retired at the end of 2011-12 Top 14 season due to persistent injuries, but returned a couple of years later. Swiryn also played for the United States national rugby sevens team. He came back to international duties in 2015 with the U.S. national rugby sevens team during their Olympic run, ahead of the 2016 Rio Games.

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