About Us

I love Navy Rugby. Navy Rugby, the Marine Corps and the Naval Academy formed me. Service and purpose drove me to these institutions and I'm committed to giving back.

Navy Rugby, much like the Naval Academy, is an institution. Navy Rugby was formed over 60 years ago on the banks of the Severn River and has been a mainstay on the yard ever since. Elegant Violence is a term synonomous with Navy Rugby and Elegant Violence LLC is dedicated to growing the brand of Navy Rugby and offering the highest quality Navy Rugby apparel and accessories. The core pillar of Elegant Violence is service. Giving back to the Naval Academy Rugby programs is fundamental to our fabric as a company. Support Navy Rugby and support Elegant Violence!

Apparel For Navy Rugby Fans, By Navy Rugby Alumni

The Founder

Devin "Hat Trick" Smiley

Devin started out with the 'East German' side as a soccer convert before working up to a B-Side All American with Navy Rugby. Devin is also a Marine Veteran with three decades of military service. He started out on the yellow footprints of Parris Island and later earned his wings as an AH-1W Super Cobra pilot as well as a Weapons & Tactics Instructor.

Devin retired in the Annapolis area with his wife, four kids and two high-energy German Shorthair Pointers. He has volunteered with Navy Rugby for the last few years and recently found his way into the broadcast booth. Sometimes known to Navy Rugby players parents as 'the voice of Navy Rugby,' he can be found pacing the sidelines or at the top of the stands announcing on the men's and women's YouTube livestream.