1992 National Rugby Championships

1992 National Rugby Championships Various 1992 1991 1991 National Rugby Championships 1993 1993 National Rugby Championships The 1992 National Rugby Championships were a series of tournaments organized by the United States RFU to determine a national champion in several divisions for United States rugby teams. The divisions included club, college, high school, military, sevens, inter-territorial and local union. Men's Club The 1992 USA Rugby National Club Championship took place at Englewood High School in Denver, CO from May 9–10."Rugby". (May 7, 1992). Daily Camera, p.5D col.5Carter, Donna (May 9, 1992). "Nation's Best Set For 'Brutal' Battles". Denver Post, p.8D The teams featured in the tournament were the champions of the four sub unions of USARFU. Old Blues of Berkeley, CA won its eighth national title."Old Blues Capture Club Rugby Title". (May 15, 1992). San Francisco Chronicle, p.C2 col.5"Firebirds Top Visiting Sky Sox". (May 11, 1992). Denver Post, p.2D Flyhalf Chris O'Brien, inside center Rich Pearson, and lock Mike Rusinek of Old Blues were the MVPs.Lieberman Randall P. May 25, 1992 Old Blues Reclaim National Club Championship Rugby 18 4 6–9 April 11 - San Francisco, CA Old Blues 30 OMBAC 12 April 11 - San Francisco, CA Golden Gate 13 Belmont Shore 7 November 9 - Chicago, IL Chicago Lions November 9 - Chicago, IL Pittsburgh December 7 - Baton Rouge, LA Mystic River 15 Potomac AC 9 December 7 - Baton Rouge, LA Life Chiropractic 32 Charlotte 4 April 25 - Dallas, TX Dallas Harlequins 46 Kansas City Blues 16 April 25 - Dallas, TX St. Louis Bombers 18 Houston 6 April 12 - San Francisco, CA Old Blues 24 Golden Gate 6 November 10 - Chicago, IL Chicago Lions 24 Pittsburgh 3 December 8 - Baton Rouge, LA Mystic River 20 Life Chiropractic 0 April 26 - Dallas, TX Dallas Harlequins 37 St. Louis Bombers 3 May 9 - Denver, CO Old Blues 32 Chicago Lions 9 May 9 - Denver, CO Mystic River 29 Dallas Harlequins 4 May 10 - Denver, CO Old Blues 33 Mystic River 9 May 10 - Denver, CO Dallas Harlequins 30 Chicago Lions 7 Regional Semifinal Regional Final National Semifinal National Final yes Semifinals "Semifinal" 9 May 1992 Old Blues 32–9 Chicago Lions Mike Rusinek 6' cWayne Chai 20'Mike Rusinek 49' cRich Pearson 69' cTom Healy Chris O'Brien Chris O'Brien 30', 75' Dave Richards 10', 26', 1H' Denver, CO Mark Binning (Potomac) "Semifinal" 9 May 1992 Mystic River 29–4 Dallas Harlequins Larry Docimo cKevin Brown 16' cJim Calmas 21'Kevin Brown 48'Brent Goldstein c Alec Montgomery Alec Montgomery 72' Jim Aston 58' Denver, CO Dave Head (SoCal) Third place "Thirdplace" 10 May 1992 1:00PM Dallas Harlequins 30–7 Chicago Lions Richard Van Druten 21' cPeter Jones 26' cBrent Pedersen 36' cDoug Neubauer 56' cJim Aston 65' Mark Gale Mark Gale 5', 17' David Skidmore Dave Richards 14' Denver, CO Mark Binning (Potomac) Final "Championship" 10 May 1992 3:00PM Old Blues 33–9 Mystic River Steve Hiatt cMike Rusinek cGary Hein 79' c Chris O'Brien Chris O'Brien 15', 21', 28', 1H', 50' Alec Montgomery 37' c Alec Montgomery Alec Montgomery 51' Denver, CO 1500 Dave Head (SoCal) Champions: Old Blues RFC Staff: Jerry Figone (Manager), Tim O'Brien (Coach), Blane Warhurst (Asst. Coach) Captain: Rich Pearson (Center) Roster: Mark Bass (#8), Tom Billups (Hooker), Gus Carrell (Flanker), Wayne Chai (Center), Mike Conn (Hooker), Andre Corpuz (Scrumhalf), Kieth Cockett (Wing/FB), Eric Grady (Wing), Tom Healy (Flanker), Gary Hein (Wing), Rich Hextrum (#8), Steve Hiatt (Wing/FB), Pat Hibler (Prop), Jeremy Howell (Fullback), Greg Hulbert (Lock), Don James (Prop), Dean Klisura (Wing), Drew Marich (Center), Chris Motes (Flyhalf), Chris O'Brien (Flyhalf), Tim Peterson (Prop), Kevin Perry (Prop), Mike Rusinek (Lock), Ramon Samaniego (Scrumhalf), Greg Stoehr (Flanker), Brian Walgenbach (Flanker). Club Division II The 1992 National Division II Championship was the inaugural edition of this tournament held May 16–17 at the Battleship Parkway in Mobile, AL."Nashville Team Makes Rugby Event". (May 13, 1992). Mobile Press, p.4–C col.4Curran, Eddie (May 15, 1992). "Conditioning Separates Good Ruggers". Mobile Register, p.4–C col.1–3 The Battleship club of Mobile, Alabama was the host and the first champion. December 7 - Baton Rouge, LA Battleship 28 Hilton Head 12 December 7 - Baton Rouge, LA Burlington 44 Connecticut Yankees 0 April 25 - Dallas, TX Bay Area April 25 - Dallas, TX Queen City May 10 - Lexington, KY Nashville W L May 10 - Lexington, KY Wisconsin 19 Cleveland Cats 6 April 4 - Santa Barbara, CA Santa Rosa April 4 - Santa Barbara, CA Occidental Old Boys December 8 - Baton Rouge, LA Battleship 19 Burlington 13 April 25 - Dallas, TX Bay Area 19 Queen City 17 May 10 - Lexington, KY Nashville 14 Wisconsin 3 April 4 - Santa Barbara, CA Santa Rosa 15 Occidental Old Boys 0 May 16 - Mobile, AL Battleship 23 Bay Area 3 May 16 - Mobile, AL Nashville 9 Santa Rosa 8 May 17 - Mobile, AL Battleship 12 Nashville 11 May 17 - Mobile, AL Santa Rosa 36 Bay Area 3 Regional Semifinal Regional Final National Semifinal National Final yes Semifinals "Championship" 16 May 1992 12:30PM Nashville 9–8 Santa Rosa David Brooks 80+' c Phillip Neil Phillip Neil 53' Maddock MonroeJason Mihaere 59' Mobile, AL Laurel Lockett (Eastern) "Championship" 16 May 1992 Battleship 23–3 Bay Area Curran, Eddie (May 17, 1992). "It's Just Like Football, Sort Of". Mobile Press Register, p.9–D col.1–3 Eric Dayton 6' cJohn Friend 22' cEric Dayton 1H'Randy Holbein 2H' Scott Montague Scott Montague Jim Engler 77' Mobile, AL Jerry McLemore (Midwest) Third place "Championship" 17 May 1992 11:00AM Santa Rosa 36–3 Bay Area Kelly GilliganMike McKameyAfese WongkingTodd BartoloneJeff DunbarAfese WongkingDoug OrrKevin Wolski Matt EshooKevin Wolski Gary Mitchell Mobile, AL Laurel Lockett (Eastern) Final "Championship" 17 May 1992 1:00PM Battleship 12–11 Nashville Curran, Eddie (May 18, 1992). "Battleship Rugby Club Wins National Title". Mobile Press, p.6–C col.1–2 Jimmy Boyd 19' cJesse Nicholes 52' c Scott Montague David WatkinsTony Neely 57' Phillip Neil 80+' Mobile, AL Jerry McLemore (Mid–South) Champions: Battleship Coach: Gary Thwaits Captains: Charles Bowen (#8), Randy Stroecker (Flanker/#8) Roster: Brad Bassett (Prop), Joe Bolton (Prop), Jimmy Boyd (Wing), Joe Calagaz (Prop), Matt Capo (Scrumhalf), Chip Conklin (Prop), Evans Crowe (Wing), Eric Dayton (Center), Greg Daoust (Lock), Sean Duffy (Flanker), Stacy Earls (Scrumhalf), Rick Faust (Center), John Friend (Center), Mark Gries (Fullback), Randy Holbein (Hooker), Mike Leach (Lock), Billy MacWilliam (Center), Scott Montague (Flyhalf), James Montaine (Fullback), Jessie Nicholes (Wing), Keith Parton (Hooker), Greg Roberts (Lock), Joe Tucker (Prop), Reid Wakefield (Lock), Jimmy Wiseman (Lock). Women's Club The 1992 Women's National Rugby Championship was a tournament was played at Blaine Sports Center in Minneapolis, MN on May 23–24. The Bay Area Shehawks won the title by defeating Berkeley All–Blues 19–0.Carlson Kenneth N. Small College and Rugby Football Scorebook 1st Lynwood, WA Rain Belt Inc. 1995 120 0-938428-14-4"Rugby". (May 27, 1992). Star Tribune, p.7C col.7"Rugby". (May 25, 1992). San Francisco Examiner, p.C–2 col.6 Beantown took third place. Quarterfinals "Championship" 23 May 1992 Shehawks 52–4 U of Colorado Rainbows Minneapolis, MN "Championship" 23 May 1992 Beantown 12–8 (OT) Chicago Minneapolis, MN "Championship" 23 May 1992 Berkeley All–Blues W–L Colorado Old Girls Minneapolis, MN "Championship" 23 May 1992 Florida State 24–21 Twin Cities Amazons Minneapolis, MN Consolation semifinals "Championship" 23 May 1992 Chicago 32–0 U of Colorado Rainbows Minneapolis, MN "Championship" 23 May 1992 Twin Cities Amazons W–L Colorado Old Girls Minneapolis, MN Seventh place "Championship" 23 May 1992 Colorado Old Girls 24–0 U of Colorado Rainbows Minneapolis, MN Fifth place "Championship" 23 May 1992 Chicago 3–0 Twin Cities Amazons Minneapolis, MN Semifinals "Championship" 23 May 1992 Shehawks 10–4 Beantown Barbara Bond 8' Joslin Bergman 16', 50' Mary Dixey Minneapolis, MN Tom Heffelfinger (Minnesota) "Championship" 23 May 1992 Berkeley All–Blues 28–8 Florida State Maren Klawiter cKim Wilson cMaren Klawiter 25'Kim Wilson 35'Jen Crawford 73' c Jen Crawford (3)Maren Klawiter Patty Jervey 70', 79' Minneapolis, MN Seegar Swanson (Atlanta) Third place "Championship" 24 May 1992 Beantown 16–0 Florida State Sue Robicheaux 2'Mary Sullivan 14' c Amy Westerman Amy Westerman 33', 55' Minneapolis, MN Tom Heffelfinger (Minnesota) Final "Championship" 24 May 1992 Shehawks 19–0 Berkeley All–Blues Karen Kelly 36'Joslin Bergman 47'Sandy Meredith 58'Kim Miskon 70' Joslin Bergman 7' Minneapolis, MN Mark Binning (Potomac) College 1992 National Collegiate Rugby Championship The 1992 College championship was won by UC Berkeley with a win over Army. Boston College won the second edition of the Women's Collegiate Championship. The College All–Star Championship was won by the Pacific Coast while the East was runner–up. Military The 1992 National Military Rugby Championship took place at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX from May 9–10."What To Do". (May 1, 1992). San Antonio Light, p.C7 col.6"Briefs". (May 3, 1992). San Antonio Express–News, p.2D col.5"Rugby". (May 7, 1992). Fort Hood Sentinel, p.A8 col.1 The initial stage consisted of eight groups with three teams each after which teams progressed to Cup, Plate, and Boot playoffs based on their placement. The club division was won by Pensacola with a win over Monterey Bay."Pensacola Rugby Club Wins Military Title". (May 14, 1992). Pensacola News Journal, p.3C col.5 The open division was won by the President's XV with a win over MUTTS.Jensen, Bob (May 14, 1992). "Pensacola Club Takes Third Straight Rugby Title". Kelly Field Observer, p.26 col.1–4 Bill Bryan of President's XV won the Chairman's Kicking Cup contest. Path to championship: Pensacola 35–0 Camp Iwakuni Pensacola 29–0 Fort Leonard Wood Path to final: Monterey Bay 15–0 Cherry Point Monterey Bay 12–9 Eglin Cup bracket May 10 – San Antonio, TX Camp Lejeune 0 Pensacola 25 May 10 – San Antonio, TX Wright Patterson 12 Fort Bragg 0 May 10 – San Antonio, TX Monterey Bay 26 Fort Sill 0 May 10 – San Antonio, TX Fort Carson 0 USUHS 7 May 10 – San Antonio, TX Pensacola 24 Wright Patterson 0 May 10 – San Antonio, TX Monterey Bay 7 USUHS 3 May 10 – San Antonio, TX Pensacola 21 Monterey Bay 9 Club Championship "Championship" 10 May 1992 2:30PM Pensacola 21–9 Monterey Bay Jensen Robert June 22, 1992 Tournaments Rugby 18 5 28 Kelly AFB, TX Plate bracket May 10 – San Antonio, TX Seymour Johnson 12 Iwakuni 3 May 10 – San Antonio, TX Fort Polk 9 Camp Pendleton 6 May 10 – San Antonio, TX Eglin AFB 16 Quantico 0 May 10 – San Antonio, TX Yuma 4 Kadena 12 May 10 – San Antonio, TX Seymour Johnson L Fort Polk W May 10 – San Antonio, TX Eglin AFB W Kadena L May 10 – San Antonio, TX Ft. Polk 11 Eglin AFB 7 Open Division {{Round4 |May 10 – San Antonio, TX|President's XV|W|FE Warren|L |May 10 – San Antonio, TX|Whiteman AFB|W|Fort Hood|L |May 10 – San Antonio, TX|President's XV|27|MUTTS|6 | RD1 = Semifinals | RD2 = Final | team-width = 170 | score-width = 50 }} The 1992 Interservice Rugby Championship was held the Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida from 10 to 12 September. The teams involved were select sides of each service branch. From these teams a selection was made to field the Combined Services Rugby team for tours. Air Force was the champion and Air Force Lock Dave Gaines was MVP. Round RobinScores RankStandings PldWL AIRNAVARMMARCOA1.Air Force431X19:1012:017:06:172.Navy43110:19X15:88:029:53.Army4220:128:15X12:518:94.Marines4130:170:85:12X21:65.Coast Guard41317:65:299:186:21XWooden SpoonCoast GuardThird place"Championship" 12 September 1992 Marines 12–7 Army Alderton Tom October 19, 1992 Air Force Sinks Navy In Interservice Final Rugby 18 9 11 Rodney Washington 1H'Rodney Washington 2H' c Marcus Skarf Mark Lent c Chuck May Pensacola, FL Bill Nelson (Potomac)Championship"Championship" 12 September 1992 Air Force 24–18 Navy Dave Gaines 17'Joe Goodwin cTom FitzgeraldDave Gaines 47' c Brian Moore Gary Stasco 44'Gabe Puello 78' c Ted Veazy Ted Veazy 21', 33' Pensacola, FL Bruce Carter (NorCal)Lineups:Navy– Gary Stasco, Diguardo, Jackson, Gabe Puello, Walker, Guynan, McGregor (Wick), Haddad, Mark Pidcock, Shay, Sinibaldi (Hardigan), Lien, Long, Williams, Ted Veazy. Air Force– Danny Meredith (Coach), Jim Snyder (Prop), Ricky Coveno (Hooker), Jim Bachelor (Prop), Steve Gaines (Mike Barker), John Perlstein (Lock), Larry Grant (Guy Wells), David Gaines (Captain), Jim Kowaleski (#8), Mike Graham (Scrumhalf), Mike Sergeant (Flyhalf), Andy Hamann (Wing), Fred Gregory (Captain), Tom Fitzgerald (Center), Joe Goodwin (Wing), Brian Moore (Fullback). SevensClubThe 1992 National Club Sevens championship, was played at Lee District Park in Alexandria, Virginia on 22–23 August. There were eight teams featured which included two representatives from each of the four territorial unions. Metro and Louisville qualified from the Midwest. Maryland Old Boys and Northern Virginia qualified from the East."Sports Calendar". (August 22, 1992). Washington Times, p.D8 col.3–5 Old Blues and Old Puget Sound Beach represented the Pacific Coast."Local Notes". (August 20, 1992). Seattle Times, p.G7 col.6 Dallas Harlequins and Kansas City Blues represented the West. Old Puget Sound Beach defeated Old Blues to win the championship. MOB finished third when NOVA, after initially winning the third place match, was disqualified for using players not on their roster.Signes Emil March 1991 National Club Sevens Championship Rugby: Sevens Special 17 2 31 Mike Telkamp of Old Puget Sound Beach was MVP."Local Notes". (August 27, 1992). Seattle Post–Intelligencer, p.D6 col.6Pool 1First round OPSB 24–0 Metro Mercenaries NOVA 26–4 Dallas Harlequins Second round OPSB 18–6 NOVA Dallas Harlequins 12–12 Metro Mercenaries Third round OPSB 31–0 Dallas Harlequins NOVA 22–6 Metro MercenariesPool 2First round MOB 6–6 Kansas City Blues Old Blues 30–12 Louisville Second round Old Blues 15–10 MOB Kansas City Blues 24–4 Louisville Third round MOB 54–0 Louisville Old Blues 28–6 Kansas City BluesConsolation bracketSemifinals Kansas City Blues 24–6 Dallas Harlequins Metro Mercenaries 22–12 LouisvilleSeventh place"Championship" 22 August 1992 Dallas Harlequins 12–8 Louisville Jeff Foreman cLee Goodman c Dick Baker Mike Telkamp John MontgomeryJamie Rankin Alexandria, VAFifth place"Championship" 22 August 1992 Kansas City Blues 36–0 Metro Mercenaries Joe Fridkin (3) cJohn Franklin (2) cPaul Tripp c Chuck McKeon (6) Alexandria, VAChampionship bracketSemifinals "Championship" 23 August 1992 Old Puget Sound Beach 21–6 Maryland Old Boys Dave Bateman cJim Burgett cDave Bateman c Mike Telkamp Mike Telkamp Will Brewington c John Redmond Alexandria, VA "Championship" 23 August 1992 Old Blues 24–10 Northern Virginia Eric Whitaker cTom Billups cChris O'Brien cRich Dahlquist c Tommy Smith (1)Chris O'Brien (2) Jim WilkinsonJoe Anderson c David Dean Alexandria, VA Third place "Championship" 23 August 1992 Northern Virginia 18–16 Maryland Old Boys Brian Moore cTommy Williams cDon Schleicher c David Dean (3) Vince Granger (2)Steve Burnham John Redmond Alexandria, VA Final "Championship" 23 August 1992 Old Puget Sound Beach 15–6 Old Blues Mike Telkamp cMike Telkamp c Mike Telkamp Mike Telkamp Gary Hein c Chris O'Brien Alexandria, VA Mark Binning (Potomac)Champions: Old Puget Sound BeachStaff: Chuck Depew (Manager), Joe Zakowski (Asst. Manager)Captain: Dave Dateman (Scrumhalf)Roster: John Seitz, Dick Kelepi, Ty Adams, Mike Telkamp, Finau Puloka, Tony Ridnell, Alden Hough, Jim Burgett.All StarThe 1992 National All-Star Sevens rugby tournament was an eight team tournament with two representatives from each territory. Similar to the ITTs, the other purpose of the tournament was to select members for the U.S. Eagles Seven–a–side team. This years tournament took place at Lee District Park in Alexandria, VA from 22 to 23 August. The East I team won the final 22–14 over the East II team. West I came in third.Signes Emil March 1991 The National All-Star Sevens Championship Rugby: Sevens Special 17 2 32 East center Al Dekin was MVP.Group AFirst round East II 16–6 Midwest I Pacific I 16–6 West II Second round East II 16–12 Pacific I Midwest I 28–0 West II Third round East II 26–0 West II Pacific I 12–4 Midwest IGroup BFirst round East I 20–6 Midwest II West I 10–10 Pacific II Second round East I 36–0 Pacific II West I 40–12 Midwest II Third round East I 34–0 West I Pacific II 38–6 Midwest IIConsolation bracketSemifinals Pacific II 18–12 West II Midwest I 10–0 Midwest IISeventh place"Championship" 23 August 1992 West II 12–4 Midwest II Steven Boozer cSteve Binion c Bruce Migliaccio Chris Mack Alexandria, VAFifth place"Championship" 23 August 1992 Pacific II 18–6 Midwest I Mike Moe (2)Rick ZubiateTom Short Mike Moe (1) Jeff Simon c Jeff Teliczan Alexandria, VASemifinals"Championship" 23 August 1992 East II 28–6 West I Jeff Dumpson cJohn FlamishJohn Flamish cLarry Sims cJohn Flamish c Martin O'Connor (2) Andy Dujakovich c Tom Dujakovich Alexandria, VA "Championship" 23 August 1992 East I 24–6 Pacific I Steve SianoRory LewisAl Dekin cSteve Siano cMike Siano Al Dekin Chad Humphreys c George Conahey Alexandria, VAThird place "Championship" 23 August 1992 West I 20–12 Pacific I Andy DujakovichDewayne WilliamsonThaddeus HillJoey Sesto Joey Sesto (2) Solo Komai cGeorge Conahey c George Conahey Alexandria, VA Final "Championship" 23 August 1992 East I 22–14 East II Al Dekin cCarter MannGeorge Conahey cAl Dekin cAl Dekin c Al Dekin Paul MyersEllis Graves cLyndon Gross Martin O'Connor Alexandria, VA Ed Sorensen (EPRU)Champions: East IStaff: Bob Davis (Manager), George Betzler (Coach)Roster: Tom Brewer, Al Dekin, Dave Priestas, Rory Lewis, Carter Mann, Brian Driscoll, Scott Stephens, Mike Siano, Steve Siano. ITT The Inter Territorial Tournament involved the four regional rugby unions comprising the United States RFU: Pacific Coast RFU, Western RFU, Midwest RFU, and the Eastern Rugby Union. The region teams are formed with players selected from the sub regional rugby unions. Subsequently, the USA Eagles are selected from the four regional teams after the ITT concludes. In 1992 The National All–Star Championship took place at Blaine Sports Center in Minneapolis, MN from May 23–25.Wong, Gregg (May 17, 1992). "Van Rooyen Boosts Rugby In State". Saint Paul Pioneer Press, p.2C col.2–3 The Western Mustangs won the tournament with three wins. The MVPs were Western scrumhalves David James and Greg Goodman. Results: "Championship" 23 May 1992 West 20–18 East Lieberman Randall P. June 22, 1992 Western RFU Wins First All–Star Title Rugby 18 5 12–15 Chris SchlerethMark Gale cChris Schlereth 68' Mark Gale Mark Gale 1H', 54' Ed Simpson 60' cJoe Burke c Glenn Judge Glenn Judge Glenn Judge 73' Minneapolis, MN Dave Head (SoCal) "Championship" 23 May 1992 Pacific Coast 26–15 Midwest Mahu Latu 43'Dean Steinbauer 50' cRyan Kelly Rod Caborn Rod Caborn (4) Thor Bolstad c Tony Konczak Tony Konczak (3) Minneapolis, MN Mark Binning (Potomac) "Championship" 24 May 1992 West 34–31 Pacific Coast Tom Dujakovich 7' cMike GlassDavid James cJay Wilkerson Mark Gale Mark Gale 3', 38', 45', 53', 78' Mark Gale 18' Mike Moe 14' cDavid Steinbauer 42' cVia Anatoni cMike Moe 58' c Barry Tofaeono Barry Tofaeono 28' Minneapolis, MN Bob Loftus (CARFU) "Championship" 24 May 1992 East 29–3 Midwest Britt Howard 25' cTom Brewer 31'Mike Szymanski 52'Joe HanleyJoe Burke Chris Liles Chris Liles 7' Tony Konczak 12' Minneapolis, MN Ed Sorensen (East Penn) "Championship" 25 May 1992 Pacific Coast 30–26 East Via Anatoni 29' cLarry Docimo cDon James 61' c Rod Caborn Rod Caborn 13', 42', 73, 77' Mark GaetjenJim Keller c Marcus Maffei Glenn Judge Glenn Judge 10', 35', 58', 2H' Minneapolis, MN Don Reordan (SoCal) "Championship" 25 May 1992 West 19–7 Midwest Greg Goodman 32' cGreg Goodman cChris Schlereth Mel Brooke Mel Brooke 47' Scott Bush 28' Tony Konczak 6' Minneapolis, MN Scott Miller (Eastern Rockies) TeamWLFA1Western Mustangs3073562Pacific Coast Grizzlies2187753Eastern Colonials1273534Midwest Thunderbirds032574Champions: Western MustangsStaff: Larry Naifeh (Coach), Ron Laszewski (Asst.), John Godsman (Manager), Carrie Guvito (Trainer)Captains Mark Pedersen–Flanker (Houston), Greg Goodman–Scrumhalf (Dallas Harlequins)Roster: Locks– Jim Angstman (Dallas Harlequins), Tony Duplisse (Dallas Harlequins), Lynn Glatt (St. Louis Bombers), Norbert Mueller (Dallas Harlequins); Flyhalves– Mel Brooke (Dallas Reds), Mark Gale (Dallas Harlequins); Hookers– Steve Brown (Boulder), Bruce Monroe (Dallas Harlequins); Flankers– Lee Cooke (Dallas Harlequins), Paul Tripp (Kansas City Blues), Mark Van Der Molen (Denver Barbarians); Centers– Tom Dujakovich (Kansas City), Kevin Harder (Kansas University), Greg Kreutzer (Columbia Outlaws), Michael Mazerolle (Houston Old Boys), Michael Waterman (Dallas Harlequins); Wings– Mike Glass (New Mexico Brujos), Chris Schlereth (St. Louis Bombers); Scrumhalves– David James (Denver Barbarians); #8s– Greg Gurke (Springfield), Brannan Smoot (Dallas Harlequins); Props– Brian Monaghan (Dallas Reds), Norman Mottram (Boulder), Shane Skubis (Denver Barbarians), John Toole (Denver Barbarians); Fullback– Mike Slagle (Houston).Junior ITTThe 1992 Junior All–Star Championship took place in Minneapolis, MN from May 23–25. The East won with a 3–0 record. "Championship" 23 May 1992 East 45–3 West Lieberman Randall P. June 22, 1992 East Juniors Win All–Star Championship Rugby 18 5 16 Todd Merolla Todd Merolla (4) Todd Merolla (3) Minneapolis, MN "Championship" 23 May 1992 Midwest 19–10 Minnesota Minneapolis, MN "Championship" 24 May 1992 Minnesota 45–13 West Rich Everson (2)Dan Wolfgram (2)Paul Coltergelli Matt Comstock (4) Matt Comstock (3) Eric MayerJoe Kessler Dan Reddington (1) Dan Reddington (1) Minneapolis, MN "Championship" 24 May 1992 East 10–7 Midwest Jeff Preston Cormack Kelly Todd Merolla Sean Rooney Russ Howland Minneapolis, MN "Championship" 25 May 1992 East 41–10 Minnesota Doug Erickson (2) Billy O'Connell (3) Billy O'Connell (3) Pete WildenbergPete Ruffe Matt Comstock (1) Minneapolis, MN "Championship" 25 May 1992 Midwest 58–4 West Minneapolis, MNChampions: Eastern Junior ColonialsStaff: Jim Cross (Coach), George Henderson (Asst.), Jim Snape (Asst.), Tom Alderton (Mgr), Keith Shurett (Mgr)Roster: Props– Bill Kelly (Rockaway), John Lafferty (OMEX), Paul Shaneyfelt (Old Blue), Conan Ward (Columbia); Hookers– Bruce McClane (Monmouth), Bob Yale (Chesapeake); Locks– Kevin Barry (Bethlehem), Ward Dement (Sarasota), Jack Dyer (South Jersey), Michael Laczkowski (Syracuse Chargers); Flankers– Doug Erickson (Syracuse Chargers), Ben Farley (Charleston), Bob Maguire (Monmouth), Clay Williams (Life College); #8s– Robb White (Space Coast), Matt Winters (Hibernians); Scrumhalves– Cormack Kelly (Space Coast), Buzzy Sullivan (Hilton Head); Flyhalves– Todd Merolla (Atlanta), Billy O'Connell (Albany Knicks); Centers– Mark Eames (Old Blue), Alan Erickson (Charles River), Eric Dayton (Battleship), Jeff Preston (West Chester U.); Wings– Jeff Allen (South Jersey), Mike Augustine (Buffalo Old Boys), Geoff Blue (Union County), Terry Nashwinter (Buffalo Old Boys); Fullbacks– Jeff Akin (Syracuse University), Greg Howard (Atlanta).Women's ITTThe sixth edition of the Women's ITT was hosted by Florida State and played from February 1–2 in Tallahassee, FL. The tournament was won by the Pacific Coast with East in second and Midwest was third.Goldenberg Liz March 16, 1992 Pacific Women Repeat As All–Star Champions Rugby 18 2 12–13 "Championship" 1 February 1992 East 16–3 Midwest Claire GodwinAmy Westerman cMargie McClure c Amy Westerman Christie Nixon Tallahassee, FL Mike Geach (Texas) "Championship" 1 February 1992 Pacific Coast 46–7 West Jen Crawford (2)Ava Mason (3)Sandy Meredith (2)Suna KneisleyCassie LawTara Flanagan Jen Crawford (3) Krista McFarren Krista McFarren Tallahassee, FL Bob Loftus (CARFU) "Championship" 1 February 1992 Pacific Coast 27–0 Midwest Trisha Harper 30'Trisha Harper cSuna Kneisley (2)Jen Crawford c Jen Crawford Jen Crawford Tallahassee, FL Jerry McLemore (Mid South) "Championship" 1 February 1992 East 42–4 West Kathy Flores 12'Julie DrustrupMary Sullivan cJulie DrustrupMary Sullivan (2)Laurie SpicerColleen ChapinLisa Hill Julie Drustrup (3) Amy Westerman Krista McFarren Tallahassee, FL Gary Court (Florida) "Championship" 2 February 1992 Midwest 11–4 West Erika WolfTerese Taylor Christie Nixon Kathy Brown Tallahassee, FL Mike Geach (Texas) "Championship" 2 February 1992 Pacific Coast 14–11 East Trisha Harper cAva Mason Jen Crawford Jen Crawford (2) Julie DrustrupPatty Jervey Julie Drustrup Tallahassee, FL Bob Loftus (CARFU) Local Union The 1992 National Local Union Championship was the first edition of the tournament and took place in Lemont, IL from June 6–7."Rugby". (June 5, 1992). Austin American–Statesman, p.C10 col.6–7 This tournament brought together the Local Union champions of the four regional territories."Rugby All–Stars". (June 2, 1992). The Daily News, sec.D p.5 col.6 Metropolitan New York represented the Eastern RU, Chicago Area represented the Midwest RFU, Texas represented the Western RFU, and Pacific Northwest (Seattle–Portland) represented the Pacific Coast RFU. The Pacific Northwest Loggers were the champions. Pacific Northwest fullback Mike Telkamp was Most Valuable back and Pacific Northwest lock Chris Campbell was Most Valuable forward.Semifinals"Championship" 6 June 1992 Chicago Area 28–12 Met New York Matt Pickston 9'Scott Bush 35'Andy Kuhlmann 40+'Jeff Simon 49' cTom Simon Matt Pickston Matt Pickston 5', 71' Dare Studevant 61' cPaul Marden 67' c Gianni Lopez Lemont, IL Mark Binning (Potomac) "Championship" 6 June 1992 Pacific Northwest 42–24 Texas Brendan Mahaffey 8' cFinau Puloka 35' cJoe Rissone 66' cJosh Baldi 69' cJon Knutson c Mike Telkamp 24', 34', 52', 62' Mike Telkamp 71' Paul McCartney 30' cSeamus McNabb cPaul McCartney c Mel Brooke Mel Brooke Mel Brooke 36' Lemont, IL Bob Loftus (CARFU)Third place"Championship" 7 June 1992 Met New York 41–10 Texas Tim Walsh (2)Joe CasellaBill LaczkowskiSteve RepetaJim GreeneDave Flemister Gianni Lopez (5) Gianni Lopez Lemont, IL Bob Loftus (CARFU)Final"Championship" 7 June 1992 2:00PM Pacific Northwest 21–9 Chicago Area Dave Horton 69' cJosh Baldi c Mike Telkamp Mike Telkamp 2', 22', 27' Craig Morse 33', 45', 65' Lemont, IL Mark Binning (Potomac)Champions: Pacific Northwest LoggersStaff: Dick Smith (Owner), Jim Gourley (Manager), John Clark (Head Coach), Brad Young (Coach)Roster: Props– Jerry Baldocchi (Portland), Jason Ray (Seattle), Joe Rissone (Seattle); Hookers– Mike Housh (Old Puget Sound Beach), Tom Radcliff (Oregon Sports Union); Locks– Cris Campbell (Old Puget Sound Beach), Peter York (Oregon Sports Union); Flankers– Greg Bartelt (Seattle), Alden Hough (Old Puget Sound Beach), Brendan Mahaffey (Seattle); #8s– Tony Ridnell (Old Puget Sound Beach), Craig Wicks (Seattle); Scrumhalves– Gil Rosenthal (Oregon Sports Union), Chris Thomson (Valley); Flyhalf– Dave Horton (Old Puget Sound Beach); Centers– Josh Baldi (Seattle), Dave Carter (Oregon Sports Union), Jon Knutson (Old Puget Sound Beach); Wings– Dave Moss (Oregon Sports Union), Finau Puloka (Old Puget Sound Beach); Fullbacks– Dan Finnegan (Seattle), Tom Payne (Seattle), Mike Telkamp (Old Puget Sound Beach). High School The 1992 National High School Rugby Championship was an eight team tournament that took place from 15 to 16 May at Lenape Middle School in Doylestown, PA."Doylestown Will Host Nationals In Rugby". (May 11, 1992). The Intelligencer, p.B–2 col.6Hawke, Jason (May 14, 1992). "Highland Rugby Team Goes For Another Crown". Deseret News, p.D1 col.1–5Saukaitis, Jeff (May 15, 1992). "National Rugby Tournament Has Distinct Local Flavor". Intelligencer & Record, p.B–5 col.1–4 The Highland squad from Salt Lake City, Utah won the championship by defeating the St. Louis Druids in the final.Brown, Frank (May 21, 1992). "National Event Makes Doylestown A Haven For High School Rugby Teams". Philadelphia Inquirer, p.BC–31 col.3–5Apfel, Ira (May 17, 1992). "Doylestown Third In Nationals". The Intelligencer/The Record, p.B–3 col.1–4"Highland Successfully Defends Rugby Title". (May 17, 1992). Salt Lake Tribune, p.D12 col.3–6 Quarterfinals"Championship" 15 May 1992 3:00PM 1 Highland (UT) 14–3 8 North Penn (PA) Nate FihakiDavid VaeaAndy Brinton Basil Morgan (1) Greg Cooney Doylestown, PA "Championship" 15 May 1992 4:00PM 5 Doylestown (PA) 6–3 4 Ben Davis (IN) Rick Dortone (2) Trinity Hines Doylestown, PA "Championship" 15 May 1992 5:00PM St. Louis Druids (MO) 10–3 Redmond (WA) Will CaggianoEddie Hurley Todd Breumer (1) Brent Nourse Doylestown, PA "Championship" 15 May 1992 6:00PM 2 Xavier (NY) 29–3 7 Douglas County (CO) Brian O'Grady (4)Alex Neir Finbar Carrig (3) Finbar Carrig Jason Sullivan Doylestown, PAConsolation Semifinals"Championship" 16 May 1992 North Penn 9–7 Ben Davis Doylestown, PA "Championship" 16 May 1992 Redmond 29–3 Douglas County Doylestown, PASeventh place"Championship" 16 May 1992 Ben Davis 8–0 Douglas County Steve JonesJeff Williams Doylestown, PAFifth place"Championship" 16 May 1992 North Penn 11–9 Redmond Pete BurnsTony Pickersgill Greg Cooney Ben Oates Jr. c Brent Nourse Brent Nourse Doylestown, PASemifinals"Championship" 16 May 1992 Highland 34–6 Doylestown John Law (2)Basil Morgan (2)Dan BergGreg MorenoShane Petersen Basil Morgan (3) Rick Dortone Doylestown, PA "Championship" 16 May 1992 St. Louis Druids 10–3 Xavier Matt Casey Todd Breumer (2) Finbar Carrig Doylestown, PAThird place"Championship" 16 May 1992 Doylestown 18–12 Xavier Penalty try cChris Smith c Rick Dortone (2) Rick Dortone (2) Robert Gallagher cLee Thomas c J.P. Vonnasis Doylestown, PA 150 Final "Championship" 16 May 1992 Highland 8–0 St. Louis Druids Greg Moreno 17'Shane Petersen 28' Doylestown, PA Pete Hesler (Eastern Penn)Lineups''':Highland– Larry Gelwix (Coach), Olsen, Christensen (Captain), Bradley, Hawes, Wright, Arguello, Johnson, Petersen (Scritchfield), Berg, Bourne, Moreno (Sollis), Schroepfer, Vakapuna, Law, Morgan.St. Louis Druids– Bill Brandt (Coach), Boyer, Petland, Hess, Emms, Mullin, Helmsing, Cadini (Nevins), Roy (Captain), Caggiano, Shapiro (Captain), Casey, Boland, Hurley, Breumer, Corrigan. References results Category:1992 in American rugby union