sports
March 14, 2026
‘Rugby is growing in America’: Sammy Sullivan on life as a US Eagle, army captain and Lego influencer
As top teams land in New York for world sevens this weekend, the Olympic star discusses her uniquely American story and her sport’s search for the spotlight
TL;DR
- Sammy Sullivan, a US Army captain and rugby player, discusses her journey into the sport, influenced by her father's military and rugby background.
- She pursued rugby at West Point after her soccer aspirations for the academy didn't materialize, finding rugby's high-intensity nature beneficial for military preparation.
- Sullivan overcame significant injuries, including a torn labrum and a separated collarbone, to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, where the US women's team won bronze.
- She highlights the strong bond within the team and praises younger players like Sariah Ibarra and Tahna Wilfley for their potential.
- Sullivan also speaks about her popular Lego videos on social media as a form of therapy and a way to promote authenticity and work-life balance.
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