Phaidra Knight

Nickname: "PK"
Height/Weight: 5'4", 187 lbs.
Age: 31
Birthplace: Milledgeville, GA
Current Team: New York Rugby Club
Position: Flanker
Past Teams: Wisconsin
Rugby honors:
      US National Team 99-07
      World Team 2003
      ITT's MVP
      06 World Cup Select XV

International Caps: 21
Colleges: Alabama State University
      University of Wisconsin Law School
Years playing rugby: 8
Occupation: Attorney/Business Development Manager
Favorite Pre-Game Music: 80's music

Get to Know "PK"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"I was invited by a woman who played while at a law school social. I went to a practice and fell in love with rugby."

Other interests:
"Weightlifting and cooking."

If I had a million dollars I would ...
"Stop working for a year to prepare for the World Cup "

Favorite rugby memory:
"One of my favorite rugby memories was playing with New York at Saranac 2005 and feeling so much team unity."

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"I am inspired by all of my teammates at all levels of the game (Wisconsin, New York, Midwest, Northeast, and US). I am motivated by players in my position - Diane Schnap, Kelly McMahon, and Heidi Rubenstein. Coaching influences: Lisa Riehl, Roger Bruggermeyer, Mark Santiago, Mike Luke, Lance Connolly, Craig Levine, Kathy Flores, Julie McCoy, Joe Kelly, Drew Fautley, and John McGeachy."

Favorite Motto/Saying:
"Drink, be merry, welcome to the China Club."