Reston's Blaine Scully Joins Old Glory DC As Senior Advisor

RESTON, VA — Old Glory DC has named Blaine Scully, a former USA Rugby captain who lives in Reston with his wife and two children, as a senior advisor, the team announced April 8. The Major League Rugby club said Scully will work with Old Glory DC to strengthen ties across the American rugby landscape, including with USA Rugby and World Rugby, while also supporting efforts to grow the game throughout the DMV.

The club said Scully also will work with the nonprofit Greater Washington Rugby Foundation, also known as Young Glory, to help create clearer development pathways for young players in the region. In announcing the move, Old Glory DC focused on youth development and regional growth.

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“A critical part of rugby’s growth is creating a more cohesive youth experience and ensuring young players have clear, supported pathways through the game,” Scully said.

Last November, Old Glory DC announced that it would be playing all of its 2026 home regular season and playoff matches at George Mason University in Fairfax. The team's first home game of the season is 7 p.m. on April 26 against California Legion. Tickets are available on the team's website.

Scully brings a long playing resume to the role. Old Glory DC said he was a two-time collegiate national champion at the University of California, Berkeley and a four-time Collegiate All-American. The team said he later played professionally in the United Kingdom with Leicester Tigers and Cardiff Blues, making 86 appearances and winning the 2018 European Challenge Cup with Cardiff.

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On the international stage, Old Glory DC said Scully represented USA Rugby for nearly a decade, earning 54 caps and captaining the national team 23 times, including at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The team said he was also part of the USA squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and served as vice-captain in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Old Glory DC also said he represented the USA Sevens team in 10 international tournaments and won a bronze medal at the 2011 Pan American Games.

“Blaine brings a rare combination of international playing experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of the American rugby ecosystem. His passion for developing the next generation aligns directly with where we are taking Old Glory DC. We’re excited to have him help strengthen our pathway from youth rugby to the Eagles,” said Paul Sheehy, co-owner of Old Glory DC.

Chris Dunlavey, co-owner of Old Glory DC, said Scully’s ties to the region were part of the appeal. “Blaine is one of those prominent and highly respected figures with immediate access to a network of relationships across the U.S. and global rugby landscapes. As a member of our DMV community, he’s a resource we are proud to activate in support of the growth of rugby in our region.”

Scully said he sees the role as part of a broader growth period for the sport. “I’m excited to support Old Glory in this capacity at an important time for the sport across the United States. Old Glory plays a critical role both in the region and in the broader growth of rugby in this country. I look forward to supporting the organization’s strong work locally while also helping to continue its impact as one of the key rugby markets in the U.S.”