Annie Collier

Height/Weight: 5'6" 180 lbs.
Age: 33
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Current Team: New York Rugby Club
Position: Prop
Past Teams: Washington Furies, Norfolk Storm, College of William & Mary
Rugby honors:
      MVP Virginia State Games
      MARFU 96-99
      NRU 00-06 (Captain 03, 05, 06)
      New York Rugby Club Captain 05-present
International Caps: 10
College: College of William & Mary; Williamsburg, VA
Years playing rugby: 14
Occupation: ER Physician
Favorite Pre-Game Music: Metallica songs blaring from Dude's headphones

Get to Know "Annie"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"I heard 'hey you look like a rugby player' at an activities fair in college. They stole me from from crew."

Other interests:
Hiking, motorcycling, travelling

If I had a million dollars I would ...
"pay off my med school debt, start a "Rugby Institute" in the US, buy the lamp with the genie inside so I could get a few more wishes."

Favorite rugby memory:
"1) New York Spring 2002 season. Our march to the National Finals (esp. the unexpected win against Atlanta with some of our best players away for the World Cup) 2) My first USA jersey ceremony."

Rugby mentors/inspirations: "Keith Woods(Ireland, recently retired hooker & captain)for being a strong leader and such a threat in set open field play as well as in set pieces." Coaching influences: "Craig Levine, Lance Connoly and Liz Kirk for so many front row "tidbits of knowledge" that helped me on my way."

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