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Neal Brendel (born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 12 September 1954 -26 August 2021) is a former American rugby union player. Brendel played at the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup. His test debut for the Eagles was against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on July 9, 1983. He made his last appearance for USA against England at the 1987 World Cup at Concord Oval, Sydney, Australia. Brendel served on the USA Rugby Board of Directors and held various executive posts, commencing in 1996 ultimately serving as Chairman of USA Rugby (2002-2005) and was the first National Team player to ascend to the top leadership post of the Union. In 2017, Brendel was presented with the Craig Sweeney Award (part of the US Rugby Hall of Fame) for his service and contributions to the game and the Union. Brendel was in the first class of inductees into the Virginia Rugby Hall of Fame and is its Honorary Chairman. Brendel also currently serves as a Governor of the US Rugby Foundation.
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12 September 1954 McKeesport, Pennsylvania
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26 August 2021 (aged 66)
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