1973 National Rugby Championships

The 1973 National Rugby Championships included the Collegiate tournament and the 15th edition of the Monterey National. == College == The 1973 National Collegiate Rugby championship took place from May 5–6 at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College of Chiropractic were the champions. Illinois was runner-up. Results: Championship Bracket === Final === Champions: Palmer College of Chiropractic Coach: Peter Flett Captain: Brian Adam == Monterey National Championship == The 1973 Monterey National Rugby Championship was the 15th edition of the tournament and was considered to be the de facto national championship. This event took place at Pebble Beach, CA from March 24–25. The Hastings Outstanding player award went to Jerry Walters of Santa Monica. Jerry Walters also won the Drop Kick competition with Chris Hyrne of Santa Clara coming in second. The Santa Monica Rugby Club went 5–0 to take first place. First round Championship Bracket === Third place === === Final === Champions: Santa Monica Rugby Club Coach: Ron Nisbet Captain: Dave Stephenson Roster: Brad Andrews, Gordon Bosserman, Tim Desmond, Frank DiGennaro, Bill Eakland, Mike Fenerin, Russ Goodman, Fred Khasigian, Vic Lepisto, Tom Mahoney, Gordon Moir, Rag Moore, Dennis Murphy, Ed O'Conner, Mark Olsen, Larry Petrill, Greg Schneeweis, Kent Stevens, Dean Sweeney, Craig Sweeney, Robert Thrussel, Jerry Walter. *Advanced on kicks == References ==