OMBAC Rugby ↗
University of Nevada, Reno ↗
USA Eagles ↗
Lions ↗
Suntory Sungoliath ↗
NTT Communications Shining Arcs ↗
Austin Elite Rugby ↗
Newcastle Falcons ↗
Penguin International RFC ↗2000–2002USA age-grade
Represented USA U19 in three seasons; Junior World Cup squads in 2001 and 2002.
The career story
An American rugby journey around the world
From Nevada and OMBAC to the Eagles and professional rugby across four continents.
Professional clubs
Invitational rugby
Career résumé
Explore the chapters of a rugby life.
University of Nevada, Reno; three-time Collegiate All-American.
2003–2017USA Eagles XVs
Earned 76 test caps, including 53 as captain; selected for the 2003, 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cup squads and captained USA in 2011.
2004–2011USA Eagles Sevens
Represented USA in 26 international sevens tournaments, including the 2005 and 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens.
2005Touring rugby
Toured Malaysia with Penguin International for the COBRA International Tens and schools coaching programme.
2006Professional rugby
Began his professional playing career with North Harbour in New Zealand.
2007Rugby World Cup
Started all four USA pool matches in France; his interception helped launch the celebrated Ngwenya try against South Africa.
Lions and Golden Lions in South Africa; first American to play and score a try in Super Rugby.
2010–2012Professional rugby
Suntory Sungoliath in Japan, including Japan Cup championships in 2011 and 2012.
2011Rugby World Cup
Captained USA at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
2012–2015Professional rugby
NTT Communications Shining Arcs in Japan; played his final NTT match in January 2015.
Returned to OMBAC between his Japanese and English professional contracts.
2015Touring rugby
Played for Penguin International at the Hong Kong Tens, scoring twice in the opening pool game.
2015–2016Professional rugby
Joined Newcastle Falcons for the 2015–16 English Premiership season.
2017–2019Leadership
Served on the USA Rugby Board of Directors as an international athlete representative.
2017Club championship
Helped Austin Huns win the Division I national title, appearing as an impact substitute in the 27–23 final victory over NYAC.
2018Professional rugby
Returned to the pitch with Austin Elite in the inaugural Major League Rugby season; five appearances.
2018–2020Leadership
Co-General Manager and Director of Rugby for Austin Elite.
2021Honours
Inducted into the US Rugby Hall of Fame.
Film & interviews
In his own words
Todd Clever — With You! Rugby Podcast
Brian Vizard interviews Clever about his playing career and work supporting the next generation of rugby players.
▶ Watch original ↗US Rugby Foundation / With You! Rugby Podcast
Photographs & contemporary documents
