Lee Knight

Height/Weight: 5'3" 130 lbs.
Age: 28
Birthplace: New York City
Current Team: New York Rugby Club
Position: Scrumhalf
Past Teams: MIT, Bay Area Shehawks
International Caps: 6
College: MIT
Years playing rugby: 10
Occupation: Strategic Planner
Favorite Pre-Game Music: "It varies... could be "Encore", "Beat It", "All Fired Up", "How do you like me now?!", "We're Not Gonna Take It", among others."

Get to Know Lee

How did you get involved in rugby?
"I saw a flyer at MIT that said "Do you wanna tackle people?" and showed up to my first practice where they immediately put me at scrumhalf and the rest is history!"

Other interests:
"Living life. I'm trying to figure out a way to do every activity out there at the same time. "

If I had a million dollars I would ...
"Open up a business to help people in their pursuit of happiness. Travel the world and buy a house in my favorite places."

Favorite rugby memory:
"Playing against Scotland in Murrayfield, and practicing my scrumhalf passing with Rob in many random places. "

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"Lisa Rowe (scrumhalf) for her inspiring play, John McGeachy (scrumhalf and coach) for his insight, Diane Schnapp (scrumhalf and flanker) for her intensity. I respect Kathy Flores for helping to build the program and her balanced approach to us as players - being a tough coach who expects a lot from us, while being supportive and sensitive to our needs. Also, my rugby experience wouldn't be complete without my incredibly supportive NYRC teammates and Rob Sarvis, who has been with me every step of the way."

Favorite Motto/Saying:
"I was born ready."