Kevin Swords

Who is Kevin Swords?

Kevin Robert Swords is a former USA international rugby player. The 6’7”, 260 lb, lock, former Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Month, who at the time of his retirement was the most-capped US Eagle in history, won 36 caps between 1985 and 1994 and was tapped to play for the world renowned Barbarians. His 6'10" brother Brian Swords also played for the Eagles as a lock. Brian, a much revered competitor and teammate introduced Kevin to Rugby while they both attended Holy Cross College.

Swords made his debut against Japan in 1985 and played in both the 1987 and 1991 World Cups, captaining the Eagles in the latter.

In 2002 he was made an honorary member of the Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame.