1995 National Rugby Championships

1995 National Rugby Championships Various 1995 1994 1994 National Rugby Championships 1996 1996 National Rugby Championships The 1995 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, all–stars and local union. Men's Club The 1995 USA Rugby National Club Championship took place at Zilker Park in Austin, TX from May 27–29.Wangrin, Mark (May 26, 1995). "Serious Rugby Players Converge On Austin For Championships". Austin American–Statesman, p.C11 col.3–4 The teams featured in the tournament were the champions of the four sub unions of USARFU. The three day tournament also included the Division II club championship, Western 7's, and a match between Royal Air Force and U.S. Combined Services. Potomac A.C. won its first national title by defeating OMBAC in the final."OMBAC Rugby Team Finishes Second In Nation". (May 30, 1995). San Diego Union–Tribune, p.D–5 col.1"Furthermore". (May 30, 1995). Washington Post, p.D2 col.2 April 29 - Long Beach, CA OMBAC 30 Belmont Shore 23 April 30 - Seattle, WA Old Blues 58 Seattle 15 May 13 - Cincinnati, OH Palmer College 20 Scioto Valley 12 May 13 - Cincinnati, OH Chicago Lions 31 Cincinnati Wolfhounds 18 May 6 - Dallas, TX Dallas Harlequins 65 Omaha GOATS 13 May 6 - Dallas, TX Kansas City Blues 18 Denver Barbarians 16 December 3 - Orlando, FL Potomac AC 24 Life Chiropractic 9 December 3 - Orlando, FL Old Blue 65 Charlotte 9 May 13 - San Francisco, CA OMBAC 24 Old Blues 8 May 14 - Cincinnati, OH Palmer College 27 Chicago Lions 8 May 7 - Dallas, TX Dallas Harlequins 30 Kansas City Blues 8 December 4 - Orlando, FL Potomac AC 25 Old Blue 19 May 27 - Austin, TX OMBAC 51 Palmer College 12 May 27 - Austin, TX Dallas Harlequins 12 Potomac AC 16 May 29 - Austin, TX OMBAC 12 Potomac AC 16 May 29 - Austin, TX Dallas Harlequins 34 Palmer College 24 Regional Semifinal Regional Final National Semifinal National Final yes Semifinals "Semifinal" 27 May 1995 11:45AM OMBAC 51–12 Palmer College McClain Buzz June 19, 1995 Potomac A.C. Wins National Club Championship Rugby 21 5 14–17 Jon Lee 14', 2H' cDuncan Lumsden 18'Dennis Gonzalez 25'George ConaheyJoe Santos 2H' c, 78' c Jason McVeigh (5) Jason McVeigh 12', 1H' Chad ZehTony Eden c Leon Taylor Austin, TX Ed Sorenson (Potomac) "Semifinal" 27 May 1995 3:15PM Potomac A.C. 16–12 Dallas Harlequins Mike Fabling 60' c Mike Fabling Mike Fabling (3) Mark Gale 42', 48', 55', 72' Austin, TX Jerry McLemore (Mid–South) Third place "Thirdplace" 29 May 1995 11:00AM Dallas Harlequins 34–24 Palmer College Jim Aston cMike Waterman 42' cPeter Jones cLenny Snaft c Mark Gale Mark Gale 72', 79' Neil Williams 75' Jeff Yadlosky 10' cIan Woods 25' cTony Chappie 70' c Leon Taylor Leon Taylor 39' Austin, TX Kevin Handley (New England) Final "Championship" 29 May 1995 2:00PM Potomac A.C. 16–12 OMBAC Reza Amirkhalili 21' c Mike Fabling Mike Fabling 25', 63', 75' Jason McVeigh 2', 10', 32', 2H' Austin, TX 1500 Tony Spreadbury (Bath) Champions: Potomac Athletic Club President: Quentin Lawson Coach/Captain: Scott Keith (#8) Roster: Reza Amirkhalili (Flanker), Steve Amitay (Hooker), Joe Bellote (Prop), Manus Cooney (Lock), Mike Fabling (Flyhalf), Dave Farling (Wing), Fusi Feaunati (Center), Bill Fisher (Lock), Leo Fitzsimon (Flanker), Lance French (Center), Tom Kenney (Scrumhalf), Tom Lyons (Wing), Brendan Malloy (Lock), John Malloy (Lock), Robert Obrist (Prop), Brian O'Sullivan (Center), Bill Ogilvie (#8), Michael Orbell (Center), Dean Orbell (Scrumhalf), Jim Richards (Hooker), Chris Schricte (Flanker), August Schricte (Wing), Graeme Thomson (Scrumhalf), John Trauth (Prop), Jim Trump (Prop), Phil Vivaldi (Center), Tom Williams (Center). Club Division II The 1995 National Division II Championship was the hosted by the Austin Huns and held May 27–29 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX."Rugby". (May 27, 1995). Detroit Free Press, p.5B col.2Ewell, Christian (May 22, 1995). "The Wizards Of War". Capitol–Journal, p.6–D col.1–5"U–M Rugby Club Goes For Title This Weekend". (May 24, 1995). Ann Arbor News, p.B4 col.1 The University of Michigan club of California was the champion."Rugby Eagles Clipped". (May 30, 1995). Austin American–Statesman, p.D7 col.2–3"Notes". (June 7, 1995). The Michigan Daily, p.13 col.1 Tournament MVP was Santa Rosa flyhalf Greg DeJoux. May 13 - Nashville, TN Michigan 49 Wisconsin Madison 24 May 13 - Nashville, TN Nashville 26 Chicago Blaze 6 December 3 - Orlando, FL Burlington 11 Frederick 9 December 3 - Orlando, FL Augusta 18 Battleship 33 San Fernando SoCal League Winner April 30 - Seattle, WA Santa Rosa 20 Old Gaels 5 May 6 - Dallas, TX Topeka 30 Denton 12 May 6 - Dallas, TX Austin Huns 32 Kohlfield Scorpions 0 May 14 - Nashville, TN Michigan 11 Nashville 10 December 4 - Orlando, FL Burlington 29 Battleship 3 May 14 - San Francisco, CA San Fernando 10 Santa Rosa 6 May 7 - Dallas, TX Topeka 38 Austin Huns 7 May 27 - Austin, TX Michigan 24 Burlington 22 May 27 - Austin, TX San Fernando 20 Topeka 5 May 29 - Austin, TX Michigan 46 San Fernando 27 May 29 - Austin, TX Burlington 17 Topeka 10 Regional Semifinal Regional Final National Semifinal National Final yes Semifinals "Championship" 27 May 1995 10:00AM Michigan 24–22 Burlington McClain Buzz June 19, 1995 Michigan Tops San Fernando For 2nd Division Crown Rugby 21 5 18–19 Mike Carter 11' cDave Perpich 27' cChris Collins 47' c Sean Knight Sean Knight 72' Josh Henkin 57' cRob Sinkewicz 64' c, 79' Owen Banks Owen Banks 41' Austin, TX David Hooper (Texas) "Championship" 27 May 1995 1:30PM San Fernando Valley 20–5 Topeka Wizards Tasi Mounga 60' cBen Harrell c Marcelo Sala Marcelo Sala 23', 64' Randy Jordan 42' Austin, TX Mike Geach (Texas) Third place "Championship" 29 May 1995 9:30AM Burlington 17–10 Topeka Wizards Mark Kagan cJosh Henkin c Owen Banks Owen Banks Randy JordanChris Sieffert Austin, TX Richard Prim (Texas) Final "Championship" 29 May 1995 12:30PM Michigan 46–27 San Fernando Valley Michael Carter 22' c, 2H', 2H' cPatrick Muscat 28' cChris Collis 36' c, 79' c Sean Knight Sean Knight 39', 65' Chris Vivian 4' cTasi Mounga cAndrew Shanks 60' c Marcelo Sala Marcelo Sala 30', 70' Austin, TX Josh Tameifuna (S. California) Champions: University of Michigan Coach: Mr. MacArthur Roster: Deron Albright (Prop), Joseph Attia (Flanker), Michael Carter (Wing), Andrew Colburn (Flanker), Chris Collis (Wing), Scott Crisler (Fullback), Lee Gray (Lock), James Kennedy (Lock), Ashby Kinch (Center), Sean Knight (Scrumhalf), Lou Lafayette (Prop), Paul Lund (Hooker), Patrick Muscat (Hooker), Marc Nemec (Flyhalf), Brett Peck (Center), David Perpich (#8), Evan Pratt (Flanker/#8), Jeffrey Sharritts (Fullback), Ed Spybrook (Prop), John Swis (Flanker), Tom Warburton (Center), Brian Williamson (Flanker), Brian Zimmer (Prop), Kevin Zimmer (Lock). Women's Club The 1995 Women's National Rugby Championship was a twelve team tournament and played at Langenberg Fields in St. Louis, MO on May 27–28."National Tourney Finals On Tap". (May 28, 1995). St. Louis Post-Dispatch, p.2F col.2 The Bay Area Shehawks won the title by defeating Berkeley All Blues 10–8. PLATE DIVISION Semifinals Chicago 17–0 Southeast Puget Sound Breakers 34–0 Houston Herricanes Third place Southeast 31–0 Houston Herricanes Final "Championship" 28 May 1995 Chicago 17–0 Puget Sound Breakers Meredith HornAlicia MatthewsJill Rees Pat Standley St. Louis, MO Lineups:Chicago– Levi, Wilk, Kreevich, Shelton, Laskey, Pauel, Seabaugh, Begg, Horn, Standley, Matthews, Hensen, Rees, Klujian, Frey.Puget Sound Breakers– Kirk, Carlson–Rink, Morgan, Hahler, Shawn, Brooks, Ossman, Barrett, Kaspic, Carlton, Reynolds, Tshchiya, Eckert, Clarkson, Sporleder. MVPs Back– Pat Standley (Chicago) Forward– MJ Mohl (Southeast) Honorable Mention– Kim Cyganik (Southeast), Sue Brooks (Puget Sound) CUP CHAMPIONSHIP Quarterfinals "Championship" 27 May 1995 Bay Area She Hawks 15–5 New Orleans Halfmoons St. Louis, MO "Championship" 27 May 1995 Berkeley All Blues 51–0 Ozark Ladies St. Louis, MO "Championship" 27 May 1995 Beantown 27–5 Twin City Amazons St. Louis, MO "Championship" 27 May 1995 Minnesota 10–0 Boston St. Louis, MO Semifinals "Championship" 27 May 1995 Bay Area Shehawks 48–0 Minnesota Valkyries St. Louis, MO "Championship" 27 May 1995 Berkeley All Blues 10–0 Beantown Kim Green 64'Allison Pappe 69' St. Louis, MO Third place "Championship" 28 May 1995 Beantown 13–7 Minnesota St. Louis, MO Final "Championship" 28 May 1995 Bay Area Shehawks 10–8 Beantown Sneed Mark June 19, 1995 BASH Over Berkeley For Women's Club Championship Rugby 21 5 21 Rachel Jackson 2'Laurie Karcher Tess Koleczek 17' Kim Cobb St. Louis, MO Lineups:Bay Area SheHawks– Marti Watts (Coach), Greene, Craig, Wadford, Burrows, Lubisch, Schnapp, Waarvzk, Bukowski, Flores, Robb, Jackson, Pappe, Crawford, Green, Mitchell.Berkeley All Blues– Kuiken, Pepper, Weix, Surr, Feigenbutz, Koleczek, Meredith, Bond, Kelly, Bergmann, Cote, Bowler, Karcher, Zdarko, Gutierrez. MVPs Back– Kathi Flores (Berkeley) Forward– Sandy Meredith (Shehawks) Honorable Mention– Kerry Kelly (Shehawks), Patti Connell (Beantown) College 1995 National Collegiate Rugby Championship The 1995 College championship was won by UC Berkeley with a win over Air Force. Princeton 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 1995 Interservice Rugby Championship was held at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida from 7 to 9 September."Pensacola To Host Rugby Tourney". (September 4, 1995). Navy Times, p.14 col.1 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. Army won the championship over the Marines. Results:"Army Wins Twice In Rugby Tournament". (September 8, 1995). Pensacola News Journal, p.3D col.3 Round RobinScores RankStandings PldWL ARMMARNAVAIRCOA1.Army440X37:2120:1040:832:32.Marines42221:37X22:313:1740:03.Navy42210:203:22X10:835:04.Air Force4228:4017:138:10X18:55.Coast Guard4043:320:400:355:18X Wooden Spoon Coast Guard Third place "Championship" 9 September 1995 9:00AM Navy 25–18 Air Force Pensacola, FL Championship "Championship" 9 September 1995 10:45AM Army 49–0 Marines Petrucelli Jonathan J. October 16, 1995 Army Wins Interservice Championship Rugby 21 9 16 Rob Schuster 5' c, 18' cChris Wunsch 10' cJim KosteckiMike Legg cChip Curtis c Bill Marshall Bill Marshall (3) Pensacola, FL Lineups:Army– Jonathan Petrucelli (Shoemacher), L. Borkowski, D. Snodgrass, E.J. Hall (Pero), D. Flaherty, Mike Legg, Chris Wunsch, K. Hyneman (Neumann), Jim Kostecki, M. Micheles, Chip Curtis, V. Torza, G. Yarnall, B. Marshall, R. SchusterMarines– B. Lewis, D. Schill, K. Caulk (Randall), C. Helfmann (Starling), W. Clapp (Dwyer), P. Murphy, S. Pelham, B. Bensch, A. Dechario, M. Mulcahy (Canevara), M. Evergin, B. Bekken, D. Hoffman, C. Bolden, J. Pooler. Sevens Club The 1995 National Club Sevens championship, was played at A.A. Garthwaite Field in Conshohocken, PA from 19 to 20 August.Josephs, Ira (August 21, 1995). "Two Regular–Season Rugby Rivals Join Forces". Philadelphia Inquirer, p.N5 col.1–4 There were eight teams featured which included two representatives from each of the four territorial unions. Metropolis and Michigan Wolverines qualified from the Midwest. Northern Virginia and Washington qualified from the East. OMBAC and Tongan Yankees represented the Pacific Coast. Arlington and Kansas City Blues represented the West. OMBAC defeated the Northern Virginia to win the championship. Malakai Delai of OMBAC was the MVP."Rugby". (August 22, 1995). San Diego Union-Tribune, p.D-6 col.5 Pool 1 Northern Virginia 26-17 OMBAC Metropolis 21-14 Northern Virginia OMBAC 35-23 Metropolis OMBAC 24-21 Kansas City Blues Metropolis 28-24 Kansas City Blues Northern Virginia W–L Kansas City Blues Pool 2 Washington (3–0) Tongan Yankees (2nd) Michigan Arlington Fifth place Metropolis 24-17 Arlington Semifinals OMBAC 22-14 Washington Northern Virginia W–L Tongan Yankees Final OMBAC 35-19 Northern Virginia All Star The 1995 National All-Star Sevens rugby tournament was an eight team tournament with two representatives from each territory. The other purpose of the tournament was to select members for the U.S. Eagles Seven–a–side team. This year's tournament took place at A.A. Garthwaite Field in Conshohocken, PA from 19 to 20 August. The East I team won the final 38–5 over the Midwest I team. Tom Brewer was named All-Star MVP. Pool 1 East 1 (3–0) Midwest 1 (2nd) Pacific 2 West 2 Pool 2 East 2 (2–1) West 1 (2–1) Pacific 1 (2–1) Midwest 2 (0–3) Semifinals East 1 W–L West 1 Midwest 1 W–L East 2 Championship East 1 38-5 Midwest 1 Women's All–Star The ninth edition of the Women's All–Star championship was hosted by the New Orleans rugby club and played at St. Julian Eymard rugby and soccer complex from December 3–4 in New Orleans, LA."Calendar". (December 2, 1994). Times–Picayune, p.D–9 col.4 The competition was also used to select players US Eagles Women's team.Charles, Alfred (December 4, 1994). "Women Tackle Rugby Challenge". Times–Picayune, p.B–1 col.2–3 The East came in first winning all three games. "Championship" 3 December 1994 East 17–5 Midwest Cantrell Tate December 19, 1994 Undefeated East Wins Women's National Rugby 20 11 18 Patty Jervey 5', 75' c, 79' MacIntosh Michele Boyer 80' New Orleans, LA Bob Hamilton "Championship" 3 December 1994 Pacific Coast 29–24 West Pam Irby 3', 1H', 21' c, 73' cLisa Sterman 40' Shelly Baker Kim Turner cLaura Cabrera Chris Miskec Chris Miskec (3)Tania Hahn New Orleans, LA Jerry McLemore "Championship" 3 December 1994 Pacific Coast 17–10 Midwest Pam Irby 11' cJill SchoolerKim Wilson Rachel Jackson Ottensreserve #18 New Orleans, LA Bob Hamilton "Championship" 3 December 1994 East 24–0 West Brett Newton 13' cRebecca ReganLeslie Bonnyman cPatty Jervey Kim Cyganik New Orleans, LA Scott Miller "Championship" 4 December 1994 Midwest 20–12 West Margo MachenMarie BlanchardGwen GunterSamantha Fales Kim Turner 51'Laura Cabrera 66' c Chris Miskec New Orleans, LA Scott Miller "Championship" 4 December 1994 Pacific Coast 3–27 East Rachel Jackson 55' Jan Rutkowski 5'Candi Orsini 25'Brett Newton 37'Beth Fordyce 69'Anita Pease c Bronnie Mackintosh New Orleans, LA Jerry McLemore Champions: East Roster: Colleen Fahey, Karen Kapusta, M.A. Sorenson, Pam Heimann, Rachel Kenyon, Kris Kany, Kerry Kilander, Alex Williams, Beth Fordyce, Bronnie Mackintosh, Patty Jervey, Dana Teagarden, Candi Orsini, Sue Parker, Leslie Bonnyman, Karen Perry, Carmenita Signes, Michelle Cooley, L.J. Stevenson, Jennifer Renne, Heather Lambert, Nancy Fitz, Rebecca Regan, Kim Cyganik, Anita Pease, Brett Newton, Jan Rutkowski. Local Union The 1995 National Local Union Championship took place in Lemont, IL from June 10–11. This tournament featured Local Union champions competing in two brackets. The Round Robin bracket included the Chicago Area RFU, Florida and Indiana. The Championship bracket included Michigan, Ohio, Ozark, and Rio Grande. Chicago Area won the Round Robin while Michigan won the Championship. ROUND ROBIN "Championship" 10 June 1995 Chicago Area 29–25 Indiana Bergman Paul July 17, 1995 National Local Union All–Star Championship Rugby 21 6 12 ZdenovecSantiagoGrafChevalierJay Rizzo 79' TreiloffGreeniezBlume Harding Lemont, IL A. Klemp "Championship" 10 June 1995 Chicago Area 7–6 Florida penalty try c (1) (2) Lemont, IL J. Turner "Championship" 11 June 1995 Florida 6–5 Indiana Ralph Gonzalez (2) Jeff Van Gordon Lemont, IL P. Meredith CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET Semifinals "Championship" 10 June 1995 Michigan 18–15 Ozark LeaskWihongi Neal Whitfield PhillipsSchindler Lemont, IL P. Meredith "Championship" 10 June 1995 Ohio 25–5 Rio Grande Tony Conczak Tony Conczak (2) Tony Conczak (2) (1) Lemont, IL Pearce Higgins (Canada) Consolation "Championship" 11 June 1995 Ozark 11–6 Rio Grande Roach Corbett (2) Taylor (2) Lemont, IL J. Turner Final "Championship" 11 June 1995 Michigan 22–10 Ohio Aaron Yaverski cKarries 60'Baker Neal Whitfield Neal Whitfield Kuzma 44' c Lutterbach Lutterbach Lemont, IL Pearce Higgins (Canada) High School The 1995 National High School Rugby Championship was a twelve team tournament that took place from 19 to 20 May at the Fort Snelling polo grounds in Minneapolis, MN."Rugby, Anyone?". (May 16, 1995). Saint Paul Pioneer Press, p.7D col.6 The Highland squad from Utah won the championship by defeating Walt Whitman of Bethesda, MD in the final. Pool A Highland 34–0 Park Hill Highland 18–3 Worthington Worthington W–L Park Hill Pool B Doylestown 28–0 Redmond Doylestown 10–5 Wellington Redmond W–L Wellington Pool C Walt Whitman 24–0 East Metro Walt Whitman 19–0 St. Louis Druids St. Louis Druids W–L East Metro Pool D Fort Collins 13–14 Xavier Fort Collins 17–5 Kentwood Kentwood W–L Xavier Consolation semifinals Wellington W–L Park Hill Xavier W–L East Metro Kentwood W–L St. Louis Druids Worthington W–L Redmond Eleventh place Park Hill 7–5 East Metro Ninth place Xavier 13–12 Wellington Seventh place Redmond 5–5 St. Louis Druids Fifth place Worthington 23–22 Kentwood Semifinals "Championship" 20 May 1995 Highland 19–8 Doylestown Matt AndersonScott Giles Chris Whitney 5', 10', 1H' Brian Tyler 47' 1H' Minneapolis, MN "Championship" 20 May 1995 Walt Whitman 12–5 Fort Collins Dwight Uptgrow Minneapolis, MN Third place "Championship" 20 May 1995 Doylestown 15–7 Fort Collins "Doylestown Finishes Strong Third At National Tournament". (May 23, 1995). Doylestown Intelligencer, p.B–3 col.1–6 Minneapolis, MN Final "Championship" 20 May 1995 Highland 10–8 Walt Whitman "Highland Brings Home Another Rugby Crown". (May 21, 1995). Salt Lake Tribune, p.C3 col.5–8 Scott Giles 50' c Chris Whitney Chris Whitney 15' Na'im Greene 75' Andrew Pearson 22' Minneapolis, MN Lineups:Highland– Larry Gelwix (Coach), Wilson, Hadfield, Maughn, Westinskow, Whitney, Anderson, Kotter, McNeil, Huish, Flandro, Richards, Dours, McCullough, Griff (Giles), Fountaine.Walt Whitman– Dan Soso (Coach), Uptgrow, Dilla, Cardona, Gross, Hernandez, Stevenson, Patrickson, Bogart, Mates, Pearson, Moore, Olivas, Cooper, Greene, Browne. Final standings: First: Highland High School RFC, Salt Lake City, Utah (4–0) Second: Walt Whitman High School RFC, Maryland (3–1) Third: Doylestown Junior RFC, Doylestown, Pennsylvania (3–1) Fourth: Fort Collins Youth RFC, Fort Collins, Colorado (1–3) Fifth: Worthington RFC, Columbus, Ohio (3–1) Sixth: Kentwood High School RFC, Seattle, Washington (2–2) Seventh tie: Redmond RFC, Washington (1–2–1) Seventh tie: St. Louis Druids RFC, St. Louis, Missouri (1–2–1) Ninth: Xavier High School RFC, New York City, New York (3–1) Tenth: Wellington High School RFC, Indianapolis, Indiana (1–3) Eleventh: Park Hill RFC, Missouri (1–3) Twelfth: East Metro RFC, Minneapolis/St Paul, Minnesota (0–4) External links 1995 Division II Final 1995 Division II Semifinal References results Category:1995 in American rugby union