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Bob Causey
Rugby player
Robert Causey (born May 4, 1953) is an American former international rugby union player.
| Full name | Robert Causey | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | (1953-05-04) May 4, 1953 (age 71) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Louisiana, United States | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Istrouma High School | ||||||||||||||||
| University | Louisiana State University | ||||||||||||||||
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Causey, a Louisiana native, was educated at Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge.[1]
A 6 ft 5 in lock, Causey was known in rugby circles as "Big Red" on account of his size and hair color. He took up rugby union while at Louisiana State University (LSU) and was top scorer in the team which won the 1976 national championship. In 1977, Causey gained his first cap for the United States, against Canada in Burnaby Lake. His international career included match against the Springboks in 1981 and an appearance against England at the 1987 Rugby World Cup, which was the last of his eight Test caps. He was one of the founding members of the Baton Rouge RFC.[2][3]
From 2012 to 2021, Causey served as senior coach of LSU, leading them to three SCRC West Division championships.[1]
Causey is a member of the US Rugby Hall of Fame.[4]
- "Interview of LSU's Bob Causey". Texas Rugby Union. April 4, 2010.
- Vines, Matt (August 23, 2005). "Club sports going strong after more than 30 years". The Reveille.
- "Eight To Join US Rugby Hall Of Fame". Goff Rugby Report. March 21, 2019.
- "All-Time American List: Bob Causey". Goff Rugby Report. January 23, 2021.