Tyshawn Henry

Height/Weight: 5'7", 168 lbs.
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Current Team: New York Rugby Club
Past Teams: Carleton College, Berkeley All-Blues
U.S. National Team International Caps: 3
U.S. National Seven's Team Tournament Appearances: 7
College attended: Carleton College
Years playing rugby: 12
Occupation: Textile Designer

Get to Know "Tyshawn"

How did you get involved in rugby?
"At Carleton, my campus job was as a photographer for the News Bureau. I was assigned to cover sports. I also assigned myself to cover my friends and several of them played rugby. Eventually, I put the camera down, got some boots and onto the pitch."

Other sports honors earned:
"Track, Basketball"

Other sports played:
"Tiger Soccer"

Other Interests:
"Printmaking, Making dessert - I make a mean banana pudding"

Favorite rugby memory:
"Being a part of the NRU sevens program. Hong Kong Sevens 2008 was pretty special."

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"The players and dedicated coaching staff of the New York Rugby Club U-19 program are an inspiration to me."

Favorite Motto/Saying:
"Do the Hard Work First"