The St. Louis Bombers Rugby Football Club arrived on the St. Louis rugby scene in the spring of 1962. Original founding members of the club included Frank Hauff, Gene Gladstone, Tom Jones, Cliff Schlereth, Bob Meyer, and John Himmelman, who the Black side MVP award is named after. Hal went on to star for the Blues, the Heart, the West, and the United States Eagles from 1976-1983. The coaches for Eureka have many years of experience. with gates opening one hour beforehand. Davy Coetzer was at the Major League Rugby Signs Partnership with OVAL3, You Cant Afford To Be Off Your Game Houstons Davy Coetzer Ahead Of Home Opener. Billy Lonergan: Billy began his rugby career at the University of Missouri in 1986, recruited to play by fellow Blues Hall of Fame member Bob Willson. Swofford died on September 3, 2000, after suffering a heart attack in the football team offices at Washington University while he was reviewing film of the team's win from the previous night. Kirks rugby career began at Pittsburg State University (KS), with his first match coming against the Kansas City Blues. FT HT 15-7 St. Louis Business Networking Event for March 2023. They lay 2 - 4 reddish, dark flecked eggs in cliff hollows, bare rocky outcrops or tall building ledges with a bit of gravel to bumper the eggs. Eddies involvement continued by arranging a meeting In Kansas City, Mo.1975 with the president of Michelob Brands which starteda multi -million dollar relationshipwith rugby football. He returned to the States just in time to join the Blues on their infamous Rugby World Cup tour of England, Scotland and Wales. Career: 1980-1992 Greatest Momemt The Blues defeated the St. Louis Falcons (MRFU champs) in the early game 21-10, and then defeated Texas A&M (Collegiate National Champs) under the lights, 13-9. Place of Birth: Oklahoma City, OK, Career Stats In 1999 Steve returned to the Eagles 7s team, where he earned more than 20 more caps on the IRB Series through 2001. As a Kansas City Blue from 1997-2003, Steve was a stand-out in both 7s and 15s, and was a member of the National Championships 3rd place team in 2000, and the 2002 Super League Semifinalist team. Over the years many of the teammates decided to transition their energy for the sport of rugby into helping children in the greater St. Louis area who are facing serious illness. Hall of Fame Inductee: 2009 [8], "Holt High School Retires Uniform Numbers of Football, Softball Standouts", "Scott Swofford, assistant coach at Washington U., dies of heart attack", "Scott Swofford, assistant football coach, teacher", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scott_Swofford_(American_football)&oldid=1134870618, This page was last edited on 21 January 2023, at 04:16. Bentley countered with a 15-4 run to go back in front, 57-50. Country: United States Was fortunate to play the game with the best players ofmy era, the men of the Kansas City Blues Rugby Football Club. The Eureka High School Rugby Club rose to prominence from humble beginnings. Career Summary Original founding members of the club included Frank Hauff, Gene Gladstone, Tom Jones, Cliff Schlereth, Bob Meyer, and John Himmelman,[citation needed] who the Black side MVP award is named after. Louis Falcons Vs Everybody: Training Camp" will take place in 2023 to ensure Falcons fans across the region have special opportunities to enjoy training camp this season, including during pregame season games against The Chicago Falcons on March 25th & The Columbia Vipers on April 1st. (2014), Club Awards & Roles The two teams have met each other 81 times (including 2 postseason games), with the Atlanta Falcons winning 30 games and the Los Angeles Rams winning 49 games. Event details Mar 24 Kickoff date Kingston Park Stadium English Premiership Competition Newcastle Falcons Away team Gloucester Rugby Home team Upcoming Rugby Matches United Rugby Championship Mar 03 02:35 PM Munster Scarlets Watch soon He was also active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. St. Louis Cardinals vs Houston Astros; MLB Spring Training: Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees; Top 4 leagues & tournaments. Swofford also played Rugby competitively for the St. Louis Falcons Rugby team in the Missouri Rugby Football Union. Louis Falcons Saturday at Blair Park ( Vine and Florida in Urbana ) . With our final two cup matches against the Hornets and the Rowdies we are looking to maul our way into the D3 finals! St Charles, MO. Place of Birth: Kansas City, MO, Career Stats Kirk earned two international caps against Canada and England in 1982. The club adopted its current name, "The St. Louis Sabres" in 2003 after being known simply as "The St. Louis Women's Rugby Club" for many years. Learn more Field Meets Swofford promised to instill discipline in the squad, both on and off the field. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Career Summary Many Peregrines migrate far north to arctic regions of Canada and even Greenland each year to breed. The Black Sheep Foundation (TBSF) was formed by a group of Washington University and St. Louis University graduates who played rugby together in the mid-1970s. He has participated in coaching them to Nationals for the past four years. Date of Birth: 1945 Repaying the Chicago Lions for a previous loss with an emphatic thumping in at Swope Park in the 70s. Years as Blues Captain: 3. Event details Mar 11 Kickoff date Sandy Park Stadium English Premiership Competition Exeter RC Chiefs Home team Newcastle Falcons Away team Upcoming Rugby Matches Pat O'Neal Written by Joe Harvey | Photos by Nicolas Romero To start the 2023 Major League Rugby season, the Houston SaberCats went to Arlington, Texas, and beat the Dallas Jackals 12-33. Frank was also a member of the Heart of America Touring Side that toured Nassau, Bahamas in March 1972, and England in April 1973 where he served as Co-Captain. In 1990, he was transferred to Columbus, Ohio, where he played with Scioto Valley in 2 Midwest Final Four tournaments. Laput missed only three shots during his 21-point night, making eight of 11 with three treys. The Bombers were a result of a merger between "The Old Blacks" and the "Sisler-Hummel" rugby clubs, two of the most powerful and successful clubs in St. Louis during the 1940s and 1950s. The Bombers are consistently represented on the USA Rugby Western Select Territorial Team and always have players competing for coveted spots on the USA Eagles National Team. 15sWestern Mustang & Heart of America Represetative (1995 -2003) 2021: Haggis Rugby [Reg. All told over 20+ years, Jim pulled on the Blues jumper over 400 times. Went on tourto England with Kansas University twice in the mid 70's. Following graduation, he attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri, where he was a four-year starting linebacker. Place of Birth: Des Moines, IA Career Stats The latest Tweets from St Louis Falcons Football (@StlFalcons2021). [6], In April 2002, the board of the Wentzville School District voted to name the new football stadium at Timberland High School in honor of Scott Swofford, where he served as a teacher from the time the school opened in 2000 until his death. Blues Captain: My temper was too bad. They gathered in Forest Park. As an officer of the Blues, winning the Western RFU Championships in 1993 and 1994, and advancing to the National Championship Final Four. Agent Name Lavigne, Paul Directors / Officers Anthony Genovese, director In 1967, Gabhart was a member of the Blues side that won the first Aspen Ruggerfest, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the United States. Under 6.0 Goals (-110) (Bet $100 to collect $191) Get the best odds, available at DraftKings. Gregg was a man of few words but when he spoke it was honest and straight forward. He was also selected to play for the HOA and West Select Sides multiple times in the 1990s. Successful on and off the field, the St. Louis Bombers Rugby Football Club continues to grow and improve since its inception in 1962. They're averaging 43.7 points and are on a pace for 699. On a dark Sunday morning in 1974, four veteran players from a North St. Louis Rugby Club met with Harry Langenberg, a rugby legend that had helped build up several teams around the country. Position: Hooker In February 1981, Swofford was named head football coach and associate director of admissions at Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri. We would rather teach someone who likes to hit how to play rugby, than teach someone who likes to play rugby how to hit. 7s KCBlues(1993-2000) Ruggers to host formidable St . In the second game of the 1981 season, Swofford led the Tarkio Owls to a 2012 victory over CulverStockton to end the nation's longest losing streak at 27 games. Rugby season ready to begin. The full schedule and other exclusive content available through the team's digital platforms will be provided at a later date. Undefeated for two years, the Falcons met their match in the final round of a Boston Tournament when they were beaten 36 - 3 by the Cross Keys Rugby Club from Perhaps his greatest moment was as a first-time Eagle playing an exceptional game against Canada in Albany, NY where he was named man of the match and given the game ball. Hall of Fame Inductee: 1998 Chuck Patterson got started in 1963 with the University of Michigan rugby club when in law school. Phil was selected to play for the HOA Select Side in 1979, 1980, 1982, and 1983, and scored the lone Blues try in the National Quarterfinal against Oklahoma in 1983. Played for LARC Lunchtime Legends, The Blues Brothers, and The Old Breed (USMC over 35s). "That's a lot of rugby to play in a day," said captain Russ Patterson. Another great moment was scoring a try for the Western Mustangs to help lead the territorial side to victory against the touring London Welsh, at the time one of the most highly regarded club sides in the world. But, he is exceptionally proud that his beautiful wife Candace is a past recipient of the prestigious Teddy Award. Eric was selected to the West Mustangs Representative side 3 times in 15's, and also had the honor of being selected to the USA Classic Eagles, where he played for 10 years, and is now serving as the Treasurer for the Club. Newcastle Falcons have signed South African scrum-half Louis Schreuder for the 2020-21 season. He was a member of multiple HOA Championship teams in the 1980s and early 1990s. Through the St. Louis Falcons social media platforms, the team will notify ticketholders as soon as possible if a session will be hosted inside the fieldhouse. On March 7, 2022, as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Calvin Ridley was suspended by the NFL, for betting on games during the 2021 season. We are the only club in StL to boast of owning and operating our own clubhouse, built by the players and maintained by our Old Boys. Playing fullback and flyhalf for the Blues 15's, Eric was a mainstay on some of the Blues most successful teams during his 12-year career from 95-07. Heart of America Select: 2 Hall of Fame Inductee: 2006 After retiring from competitive play, Scottie began coaching for the Blues in 2008. Danny Care set to break Harlequins' appearance record while Louis Rees-Zammit returns for Gloucester Planet Rugby 12:34 16-Feb-23. Mike Gabby Gabhart hung up his boots in 1974, and remains a proud supporter of the Blues. A commitment to compete against the top clubs from across the country, and a strong winning record versus these clubs, keep the Bombers rated as one of the top Rugby Clubs in America. The concept of our womens rugby club was born in the Fall 1972 during a tournament in Kansas City. Career Summary Tickets will be available to the public on Wednesday, March 1st at NOON. Turning the corner in 1988, the Bombers won the first in a string of Missouri Rugby Union Championships, and have won this Championship in every year but three. In addition to football, Swofford also captained the rugby team for four years at Central Methodist. Interesting Facts Greatest Momemt Many wives hadtraveledto the tournament with theirhusbands who played for the St. Louis Rambler Rugby Club. Country: United States Position: Lock He also featured in the Blues 2 Final Four appearances in 93 and 94, as well as their 2 Super League Semi-Final births in 2000 and 2001. 2023 St. Louis Falcons Vs Everybody Training Camp is happening on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 05:00PM CDT at Emerson Central Fields and It's Free. Photo by the Toronto Arrows Andrew Quattrin (Free Jack #81) began playing Rugby during his freshman year On Saturday, February 25th, Kevin Sullivan became the twenty-eighth player in Major League Rugby to appear in 50 matches. He was on the Over 45 team, The Black and Blues, which won the 2007 Aspen Ruggerfest. It is being reintroduced to the state in urban areas, where skyscrapers replace the cliffs it traditionally nested on. Career Summary STL Falcons season ticket members once again will receive a special 48-hour window to reserve their tickets to training camp practices, starting on Monday, February at NOON. TBSF was formed in 1998. Having been selected for the first US Eagles National Team Trial in 1976, and realizing that the Kansas City area had the athletes to compete, but lacked the experience at the highest levels, Hal along with Kirk Miles, Gary Shull, Steve Hannibal Hayes, Craig Gauthier, and Larry Chandler, decided to join forces with the Tommy Doyle and help lead the KC Blues to national contention. When a womens rugby team was seen playing during the tournament, the Rambler wives decided to form a team of their own. He served as president of the St. Louis Metro Coaches Association from 1997 to 2000. Pat, as athletic as he was, enjoyed flanker but was forced by his other 14 teammates to play lock and he excelled. He played football at Cleveland, from which he graduated in 1968. Instead, ONeal painted his hits on countless opponents. Spring 1973 contacted Eddie Ermorian, then branch Manager Anheuser Busch branch Kansas City, Mo. Coverage of St. Louis area high school rugby from stlhighschoolsports.com The official website of St. Louis CITY SC. But the Falcons made only two baskets over the next five-plus minutes and Saint Anselm regained control, 69-61. St. Jim was also a member of the Blues side that won the first Heart of America Tournament. Player Profile In 1985 the Bombers realized the importance of bylaws to guide the organization. Fri 17 Feb 2023 Gallagher English Premiership. [citation needed] This includes sweeping 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, divisions of the Missouri Rugby Union in every year except one since 1996. And, he was also on the pitch at the final whistle of the Blues final Super League game vs. OMBAC in 2007. During his 7 years with the Blues, Steve was chosen as Forward of the Year 3 times, and was a rare 2-time winner of the Bronc Award. The Falcons (0-1) will now prepare for their battle against Boonville (Boonville, MO). Warrior Youth & Rookie Rugby Club. Player Profile This program was one of the first youth clubs in St Louis/St Charles and is targeted at boys and girls from age 5 through to 14. 2013 Saint Louis Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63106. The Falcons organization consists of an adult Minor League tackle football team that competes every spring. Player Profile 2023 St. Louis Falcons Training Camp will feature 12 free open practices for fans at the Emerson Central Fields in Forest Park in St. Louis. The referee George _____ blew his whistle a couple of times and then walked off the field and sat in the bleachers and watched until he whistled the half. The record is 556, set by the Minnesota Vikings in 1998. 15s Blues Brothers 2006-2010 - 1st in Aspen Ruggerfest (2006 & 2007) Feel free to contact me. Atlanta Falcons RB: 1040/2: Atlanta Falcons QB: 1247/9: Baltimore Ravens RB: 1292/8: Buffalo Bills WR: 1146/6: Buffalo Bills RB: 1227/9: . Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, Career Stats . Wally Morgan May 05. We are always working to improve and recruit local high school boys to play with our squad and learn the great game of rugby. I hope that you enjoy this upcoming season! They have been clocked diving at 261 mph. Jim Lyons was a founding member of the Kansas City Blues, having orchestrated funding for the Clubs first set of jerseys in 1964 from the Student Association at UMKC, where he received his undergraduate and Law degrees. Thirty Day Attorney Calendar Report. Enjoyed playing regular matches in the early days against KCRFC, KU, and CMSU. The Bombers are former members of the SuperLeague, the premier league in the United States. Position: Prop, Hooker The club features four age groups, U8, U10, U12 and U14, with the two younger groups playing flag rugby and the older groups controlled contact. The Toyota Challenge will be part of the Men's Eagles' preparation for the Rugby World Cup qualifier this November in Dubai, in which they will compete against Hong Kong, Kenya, and Portugal for the final place in the Rugby World Cup 2023. Career: 1976-1983 Nest 45 had a meager $400 Continue Reading. And as the years pass, we continue the work updating and refurbishing our home away from home! IRS details. . Co-chaired the Heart of America Tournament from 1969 to 1980. Thanking them allows them to see that their efforts in sending products to us is appreciated and well worth their time. The team, led by Swofford as captain, finished the 1979 season with a second place finish in the national championship among more than 3,000 rugby clubs in the nation. Scott Kram joined the Blues in 1994 following a 4-year collegiate career that began in 1989 at Kansas State University. Position: Fullback, Standoff, #8, #5, Wing and Spectator Andy Brown Serving as Captain and Co-Captain in the early years of the Club, Mike played flanker and was the last man in the line-out. During the only period of his professional life where he was not working with Special Olympics International Kirk served three years as the first CEO of USA Rugby at the newly developed headquarters in Colorado Springs. Previous Post College Hill, Early Spring 2018. Abandoned Buildings Houses Second Empire St. Louis Avenue St. Louis Place. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Eric is also an Assistant Coach for the St. Thomas Aquinas High School team. St. Louis Cardinals Logo on Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net. We boys in purple spend a great many hours hanging out, bonding, drinking, planning, and hosting socials at our clubhouse, located at 4526 Gravois in St. Louis. Swofford was named team captain in his senior year and was recognized as the team's most valuable player at the close of the season. Jim was on the field at the start of the Blues inaugural Super League match vs. Washington in 1997. 6 Comments Add yours. Santiago Alvarez's late try powers Argentina into the 2023 Los Angeles HSBC World Rugby Sevens final. Peregrine Falcons have a migratory range in the state of Missouri. Well we ended the streak, embarrassed the tough Eagle-laden Lions and lead by Joe (x-Lion) Wilcox treated them to a first class after match function. Eddie is currently the head coach of the 2007 Western High School Region Champions, the Kansas City Junior Blues. 2023 Official Website for Kansas City Blues Rugby Football Club. Heart of America Select: 7 CLICK ON THE EVENTS PAGE FOR INFO on the 2019 Randi Perkins Memorial Golf Tournament August 17, 2019. In his first year at Washington University, he assisted in leading the team to its first NCAA playoff appearance in school history. Years as Blues Captain: 3. Eric Masterson joined the Blues in 1995 following a 4-year collegiate career at the University of Northern Iowa. To be inducted into The Kansas City Blues Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of recognition for Rugby players and supporters of the Blues. We have made it our mission to honor our beginnings by helping to build the rugby community in St. Louis through donations, rugby youth programs, and assisting other start-up rugby teams. The Pat ONeal Award is given annually at the Blues Awards Banquet for outstanding service to the Club by a former player. We are the only club in StL to boast of owning and operating our own clubhouse, built by the players and maintained by our Old Boys. All rights reserved. Scott O. Swofford (October 11, 1949 September 3, 2000) was an American football and coach. The Bombers have a strong network of alumni in St. Louis and across the country that continue to support and follow the clubs activities and successes. There will be NO printed tickets available this year. 15s Durban HS Old Boys in Durban, South Africa (1995) Check out the latest player and Club news, team stats, league news, special team merchandise, ticket sales, and all things happening on and off the pitch. Assistant Backs Coach with 15s Heart of America H.S. Date of Birth: 12/15/1941 Sports Reference . Career: 1964-1974 Many of his friends soon began to root for the Chiefs after the Rams' departure, and he hopes to have his father and a few others among the limited capacity at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. In 1964, Frank Mirikitani was invited by Jim Lyons to join the UMKC rugby club, which changed its name to the Rockhurst College Rugby Club in 1965. Enter the attorney's last name: (or at least the first letter) Enter date (mm/dd/yy): (or leave blank for next 30 days) Data current as of Mar 1 at 07:02. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. getting most of my information from the newspaper and trying to remember the old days. The Bombers have a strong network of alumni in St. Louis and across the country that continue to support and follow the club's activities and successes. Pub chain serves up new craft beer from Newcastle Falcons rugby stars Northumberland Gazette 13:59 3 . His rugby knowledge and commitment is matched by few. The team, led by Swofford as captain, finished the 1979 season with a second place finish in the national championship among more than 3,000 rugby clubs in the nation.[1]. The players pockets were empty, but Harry was willing to put up the money to start a new club they named it Sunday Morning Rugby Club.. Winning the Heart of America Tournament against the (previously undefeated) Oriental Orangutans from New Zealand. Both of Eddies sons (Martin and Casey) were invited to try out for the USA national team. Steve Robke joined the Blues in 1997, in the middle of a decorated career that began in 1988 at Kansas State University. Come out and support St. Louis rugby and your favorite lads in purple. Interesting Facts Interesting Facts Tarkio competed in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC). Position: Hooker USA Rugby Elite Cup / Rugby Super League Champions. Years as Blues Captain: 1, Career Summary In 2018 the TBSF has committed to expanding its support to additional worthy organizations including the Ronald MCDonald House, St. Judes Center, and the Jackie Smith Foundation. The Bombers were a result of a merger between The Old Blacks and the Sisler-Hummel rugby clubs, two of the most powerful and successful clubs in St. Louis during the 1940s and 1950s. Swofford was born in St. Louis, where he attended Cleveland High School. From 1964 to 1965 the Bombers were undefeated and shut out all league opponents. Doyles fitness was unmatched by virtually anyone (outside of the teammates who trained with him), and he is regarded today as one of the special players of a bygone era who if transplanted into the modern game, could still dominate play today. In the early 1970's, the St. Louis Falcons were one of the premiere sides in the Midwest. According to Edwards: The referee quit in the second half On the opening kick I got a good hit on the receiver and from the floor of the ruck looking up I saw Gary Wilson [Eagle captain, prop] get punched in the face simultaneously from two Blues, I believe Ray Ritchey and Gary Shull, from two sides of his face. Greatest Momemt Une fois l'article expdi, nous ne sommes pas en mesure de contrler les dlais d'expdition. There was never a dull moment when the Bombers and Falcons stepped on the pitch to do battle. The Bombers attracted many talented athletes and rugby players during the 1970s and 1980s, but finished as runner-up to the powerful and now defunct St. Louis Falcons RFC for most of the two decades. Among the speaker's at Swofford's funeral was Missouri Lieutenant Governor Roger B. Played internationally for USMC vs. VC and NVA in 1967-68, Washington DC Rugby Club in 1968-69, back to KCRFC for a couple of years, then the Immortals, the Bulls and then talked to Frank Mirikitani at Billy Harlings Bar and tried out for the Blues. Championship teams have their club name engraved on the trophy and each player will also. Date of Birth: 12/30/1949 The year 2015 celebrates 40 years of STLWRFC. Sale Rugby Union FC Sharks vs. Newcastle Falcons is an upcoming Rugby event that takes place on May 05 at 07:00 AM. Arranged $15,000.00 to sponsor the Heart of America tournament hosting 32 sides from across the USA, for each year 1973 to 1980. Currently, Eric is giving back to the sport he loves by running the Heartland Youth Rugby League. Short of players a friend on PSU physically dragged him from bed and kidnapped him to fill out the traveling side to Kansas City. Despite securing the Owls first win in three seasons, Swofford's contract was not renewed after the first year at Tarkio. Career Summary This includes sweeping 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, divisions of the Missouri Rugby Union in every year except one since 1996. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. brings many years of playing and coaching experience to the squad. 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