The 1994 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 1994 USA Rugby National Club Championship took place at the Winnemac Stadium in Chicago, IL from May 14–15."OMBAC Rugby". (May 14, 1994). San Diego Union–Tribune, p.D–7 col.4King, Brad (May 13, 1994). "Finally, The Final Four". Marietta Daily Journal, p.1C col.2–5 The teams featured in the tournament were the champions of the four sub unions of USARFU."Rugby: Life Aims For Title In Chicago". (May 12, 1994). Atlanta Journal, p.JF12 col.1 OMBAC of San Diego, CA won its fourth national title."Rugby". (May 16, 1994). San Diego Union–Tribune, p.D–8 col.5
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Champions: Old Mission Beach Athletic Club Staff: Bing Dawson (Coach), Graham Downes (Assistant), Mick Rolls (Manager) Roster: Robert Affleck (Center), Sean Allen (Hooker), Gabriel Arauje (Prop), Scott Bracken (Prop), John Carniroli (Halfback), Kevin Casey (Flanker), Dave Crist (Center), Rick Crivellone (Lock), Kelly Dolan (Lock), Jerry Fanning (Hooker), Dennis Gonzalez (Flanker), Matt Heasley (Center), John Hinkin (Wing), Ben Hough (Flanker), Solo Komai (Flanker), Jon Lee (Wing), Bill Leversee (Lock), Chris Lippert (Prop), Duncan Lumsden (Fullback), Simon Matthews (Flyhalf/Fullback), Jason McVeigh (Flyhalf), Kevin Perry (Prop), Joe Santos (Wing), Tom Short (Center), Brian Vizard (#8), Brad Walker (Lock), Frank Zugovitz (Lock).
Club Division II The 1994 National Division II Championship was the third edition of this tournament held May 7–8 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX.Rabalais, Scott (May 6, 1994). "BR Club Close To Pinnacle Of Rugby". The Advocate, p.3D col.1–4Becnel, Jennifer (May 5, 1994). "Undefeated Rugby Club Off To Texas". Oak Leaf, p.13 col.1–2 The Santa Rosa club of California was the champion."SR Rugby Club Wins Title". (May 9, 1994). Press Democrat, p.C7 col.1–2 Tournament MVP was Santa Rosa flanker Dan McMillon.
* Advanced on kicks
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Champions: Santa Rosa Coach: Pete Eiermann Captain: John Welsh Roster: Kahaulelio, Chambers, Bodwin, Doug Orr, Matt Eshoo, John Tomasin, Boylan, Pickford, McKamey, Chris Orr, Gilligan, Dan McMillon, Bill Barnett, Brendan Winslow, Jeff Dunbar.
Women's Club The 1994 Women's National Rugby Championship was an eight team tournament and played at UMass in Amherst, MA on May 28–29.Kun, Sigrid (May 26, 1994). "Rugby Nationals Set For UMass". Union–News, p.39 col.1–2 The Berkeley All Blues defeated the Bay Area Shehawks for the title.Kun, Sigrid (May 30, 1994). "Berkeley Takes Rugby Title". Union–News, p.26 col.1–2
Plate Division Minnesota W–L Colorado Old Girls (Semifinal) Boston W–L UCLA (Semifinal) UCLA W–L Colorado Old Girls (Third place) Boston W–L Minnesota (Championship)
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Lineups:Bay Area SheHawks– Kathy Morrison (Coach), Weix, Pepper, Schawver, Surr, Cook, Meredith, Law, Murray, Kelly, Bergmann, Zdarko, Misko, Mauldin, Gutierrez, Keith (Cote).Beantown– Flavin, Palmacci, Hertz, Stevens, Rutkowski, Spicer–Bourdon, Kilander, Williams, Connell, Dixey, Sullivan, Craven, Morrissey, Newton, Westerman.
College
The 1994 College championship was won by UC Berkeley with a win over Navy. Air Force won the fourth 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 1994 National Military Rugby Championship were hosted by the Columbus/Fort Benning Cruise–a–matics rugby club and took place at Stewart Field in Fort Benning, GA from April 23–24."Rugby Semifinals Set For Today". (April 24, 1994). Ledger–Enquirer, p.C2 col.1 There were 30 teams that participated in the event.Ray, Terry K. (April 22, 1994). "Rugby Championships To Begin". The Bayonet, p.B–2 col.4–6 The club division was won by NAS Pensacola with a win over Fort Bragg."NAS Wins 4th Straight Military Rugby Title". (April 26, 1994). Pensacola News Journal, p.3D col.2 Pensacola scrumhalf Mark Pidcock and Fort Benning lock E.J. Hall were the MVPs. Cherry Point beat Panama 45–10 to win the consolation bracket. Cherry Point I won the 7s tournament 10–7 over Cherry Point II. In the Open division the President's XV won the title 32–0 over USUHS.
Consolation bracket
* Cherry Point advanced on kicks after overtime* Panama advanced due to Scott having ineligible player
Championship bracket
Club Championship
Lineups:Pensacola– Randall, Salene, Speece, Bensch (Nolan), Frey, Fleming, Edgarton, Elsie, Takabayashi, Ellis, Houlahan, Euler, Linder, Garton, Michales.Fort Bragg– Thompson (Captain), Swiatek, Wos, May, Hall, Troutman, Williams, Malinowski, Boone, Schuster, Byrnes, Goldhammer, Germain, Dodson, Irwine.
The 1994 Interservice Rugby Championship was held at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida from 8 to 10 September."International Rugby Tourney Begins Today". (September 8, 1994). Pensacola News Journal, p.5D col.1–2 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. Navy was the championship for the first time.
Results:Ray, Terry K. (September 23, 1994). "Army Takes Interservice Rugby Championship". The Bayonet, p.B–2 col.4–5 Round RobinScores RankStandings PldWL ARMMARNAVAIRCOA1.Army431X10:1826:330:021:52.Marines43118:10X0:827:1627:33.Navy4313:268:0X10:023:04.Air Force4130:3016:270:10X16:05.Coast Guard4045:213:270:230:16X
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Sevens Club The 1994 National Club Sevens championship, was played at Palo Alto High School football stadium in Palo Alto, CA from 20 to 21 August.Laucher, Karl (August 17, 1994). "National Titles At Stake". Palo Alto Weekly, p.39 col.1–3 There were eight teams featured which included two representatives from each of the four territorial unions. Milwaukee and Michigan Wolverines qualified from the Midwest. Northern Virginia and Maryland Exiles qualified from the East. Old Blues and Los Angeles represented the Pacific Coast. Aspen and Kansas City Blues represented the West. Old Blues defeated the Exiles to win the championship."Berkeley Old Blues Win U.S. Rugby Title". (August 22, 1994). Oakland Tribune, p.B–7 col.6 Steve Hiatt of Old Blues was the MVP.
Pool 1 First round NOVA 14–12 Los Angeles Milwaukee 24–12 KC Blues Second round NOVA 14–7 KC Blues Milwaukee 22–7 Los Angeles Third round NOVA 21–7 Milwaukee KC Blues 28–21 Los Angeles
Pool 2 First round Old Blues 24–21 Maryland Exiles Michigan 21–15 Aspen Second round Michigan 21–12 Old Blues Maryland Exiles 33–7 Aspen Third round Old Blues 47–7 Aspen Maryland Exiles 52–14 Michigan
Plate Semifinals Kansas City Blues 35-0 Aspen Los Angeles 17-7 Michigan
Plate Final Los Angeles 14-7 Kansas City Blues
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Champions: Old Blues (Berkeley) Coach: Ramon Samaniego Captain: Scott Shepherd Roster: Rich Dahlquist, Chris Motes, Andre Bachelet, Steve Hiatt, D. Pearson, Tom Healy, Wayne Chai, Gary Hein, Rob Lumkong.
All Star The 1994 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 Palo Alto High School football stadium in Palo Alto, CA from 20 to 21 August. The East I team won the final 45–7 over the East II team.Laucher, Karl (August 24, 1994). "Palo Alto Welcomes Rugby". Palo Alto Weekly, p.29 col.1–4
Pool 1 First round Pacific I 26–14 Midwest II East II 24–14 West I Second round Pacific I 28–7 East II West I 28–14 Midwest II Third round West I 29–7 Pacific I East II 45–0 Midwest II
Pool 2 First round Midwest I 26–7 West II East I 35–5 Pacific II Second round Midwest I 24–5 Pacific II East I 40–0 West II Third round East I 26–12 Midwest I Pacific II 40–7 West II
Plate Semifinals Pacific I 26-7 West II Pacific II 21-15 Midwest II
Plate Final Pacific I 31-21 Pacific II
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All–Star In 1994 The National All–Star Championship featured four teams and took place at Long Beach State University in Long Beach, CA from May 28–30. This edition included the four regional rugby union teams as a mean of selecting the USA Eagles.
Results:
Women's All–Star The eighth edition of the Women's All–Star was hosted by Stanford University and played at Maloney Stadium from December 4–5 in Palo Alto, CA. The Eastern RU came in first.
Local Union The 1994 National Local Union Championship took place in Lemont, IL from June 18–19. This tournament brought together the Local Union champions of the four regional territories. Potomac represented the East, Chicago Area represented the Midwest RFU, Texas represented the Western RFU, and the Pacific Coast RFU representative, Northern California had to withdraw and was replaced by Metropolitan New York. Potomac were the champions. Met NY fullback Dan Kennedy was Most Valuable Back and Met NY #8 Adrian Scott was Most Valuable Forward.
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Lineups: Met NY– Colin Kiley (Coach), Vilkelis, Casella, Galloway, Wilds, James, Doran, Basile, Scott, Walsh, Liles(O'Connell), Studevant, Davis, Walier, Holdstock, Kennedy. Potomac– Clarence Culpepper (Coach), Trump, Yale, Parsons, Wood, Barry, Suida, Schrichte, Keith, Bowyer, Howe, Andres, Williams, French, Hill, Fabling.
High School The 1994 National High School Rugby Championship was a twelve team tournament that took place from 20 to 21 May at Ponderosa High School in Parker, CO."Rugby". (May 18, 1994). Rocky Mountain News, p.19B col.5–6 Highland from Utah won the championship by defeating Redmond of Seattle in the final."Highland Grabs Its 7th National Rugby Title". (May 22, 1994). Salt Lake Tribune, p.C4 col.4–6Reuben Harris was MVP Forward and Lihai Makoni was MVP Back.
Scores:"High School Rugby". (May 21, 1994). Press Democrat, p.C6 col.1–2"Rugby". (May 18, 1994). Rocky Mountain News, p.19B col.5–6 Group I Highland Rams 19-5 Minneapolis Southwest 11am Xavier vs Omaha Griffons noon Fort Collins vs MN SW 1pm Skyline vs Omaha Griffons 2pm Highland Rams 34–3 Fort Collins 3pm Xavier vs Skyline 4pm
Group II Park Hill 11–8 Santa Rosa 11am Morton Memorial vs West End noon Walt Whitman 13–6 Santa Rosa 1pm Redmond vs West End 2pm Park Hill vs Walt Whitman 3pm Morton Memorial vs Redmond 4pm
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