CPT Samantha Sullivan

Rugby Sevens

Sport: Women's Rugby Sevens
Position: Prop / Hooker
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
High School: Jack Britt High School
College: United States Military Academy at West Point
Joined Army: May 2020
MOS: 12A, Engineer Officer

CPT Samantha Sullivan grew up playing soccer and wanted to play at West Point, but those dreams were quickly shot down by the coach there. Instead, she decided to try out for the rugby team at the beginning of her freshman year and quickly fell in love with the sport. By the third game, she was a starter on the team. During her collegiate career, she became a three-time All-American, as well as winner of the 2019 Prusmack Award for top female collegiate rugby sevens player. Samantha grew up watching her father in the military, admiring the bonds he built and pride he took in his career, and always felt a call to serve in a similar way. Now she does, as a WCAP Soldier-athlete.

Fight like you're the third monkey on the ramp to Noah's Ark, and brother it's startin' to rain. - Tim Kennedy

Career Highlights

2024 U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist - Rugby Sevens

3x All-American

2024

3rd place - Olympic Games, Paris, France

2nd place - HSBC World Series, Hong Kong

3rd place - HSBC World Series, Los Angeles, CA

2023

Named to Hamilton 7's Dream Team

1st place - Pan American Games, Santiago, Chile

3rd place - HSBC World Series, Dubai, UAE

3rd place - HSBC World Series, Cape Town, South Africa

2nd place - HSBC World Series, Hamilton, New Zealand

3rd place - HSBC World Series, Sydney, Australia

2022

4th place - Rugby World Cup Sevens, Cape Town, South Africa

2019

Prusmack Award Winner (Collegiate 7s National MVP)

USA Rugby 15s Capped Player