Update as of 23 Dec 2007

Welcome to the US Air Force Rugby website.  USAF Rugby is made up of active duty, Air National Guard and Reserve airmen of all ranks and AFSCs from around the globe.  

National All Star Championships:  Several of our players participated in the NASC 7-9 December 2007 as members of the Combined Services team.  Players included Jeff Branham, Ryan Dombrock, John Feely, James Hubby, Travis Meidinger, Christopher Mendonca, Josh Miller, Joe Riedesel and Eric Walton.  Congratulations to Joe Riedesel, Travis Meidinger and Ryan Dombrock for their selection to the Eagles' initial squad of players under consideration for two matches against the England Counties XV in June 2008.  
 

Armed Forces 2007:  Congratulations to Air Force Rugby for winning the 2007 Armed Forces Rugby Championship at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.  This is the fourth year in a row in Air Force has won the Armed Forces Championships. This year, Air Force went undefeated through the difficult pool stages with wins over the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Coast Guard.  Air Force defeated the Army 22-5 in the championship match.  The Navy won third place by defeating Coast Guard in the consolation game. 

Men's National Team:  Congratulations to Travis Meidinger, Adam Casias and Brian Lemay for being invited to April's NA4 in California. Their performance at the first World Cup Camp last month sealed the deal for their invitation.  Also invited back were Marines Latu Puloka and Jason Guerts as well as West Point's Andy Locke.  All six played for the Combined Services in December's NASC. Congrats to those military ruggers as they work their way towards a place on the Eagle squad for the World Cup in September. 

Savannah 2007:  Congratulations to the over 30 players and staff who participated in the 2007 Savannah St Patty's Day Rugby Tournament, 13 - 19 March.  Air Force entered 2 teams, compiling an overall 4-2 record.  AF1 finished 3-0 posting a 24-12 victory over St Johns University to finish 3rd.  AF1 just missed playing for the Grand Championship for a second straight year.  AF2 finished 2nd place in their division.  Our players definitely stepped up to the challenge, many cementing their roster spot for October's Armed Forces Championship squad. 

Savannah 2007, Old Boys:  The Air Force Old Boys team, Battock's Bombers, in honor of the late, great, meanest, Col. Dick Battock, went 1-1 on day one.  An impressive 17-7 win over the Blind Pigs set the tone.  Unfortunately with no backs on the squad, props Duke Snyder and David Durbin ran at the centers with fellow pack player Larry Bates in the backline.  The Bombers lost game two 7-0 to the Savannah Thunderbolts.

Military Club Championships:  This year, Coach Jay "Rock" Gregson led the Combined Services side into battle against the RAF.  It was a hard fought match; unfortunately, the Combined Services team ended up on the short end of the stick.  Congratulations to KARMA for winning the 2007 Military Club National Tournament at Ft. Benning, GA. Many Air Force players represented KARMA.  Thanks to Josh Miller for putting the team together.
 

Armed Forces 2007:  The USAF Rugby team defends its Armed Forces Championship at Cp Lejeune, 19 - 27 Oct 2007.  Anyone may submit an AF Form 303 to compete in this October's Armed Forces Championships, 19 - 27 Oct at Cp Lejuene.  However, I invite the following players to submit an AF Form 303 for consideration: 

Staff:  Gregson, Arbizu, Colletta, Durbin, Wagoner, Young, Helfeldt, and medical person

We will announce the players selected to represent the USAF in the upcoming Armed Forces Championships by mid August.  Stay tuned to the website for further information.  I'll post additional info in the 'members only' section.

National All Star Championships:  Several staff members and players participated in the NASC 1-3 December 06 as members of the Combined Services team.  Staff included coaches Holliday, Fansler and Wagoner.  Staff were Helfeldt, Colletta and Young. Players: team captain Brian Haws, Joe Rediesel, Brian Lemay, Kevin Groff, Jeremy Allen, Adam Casias, Travis Meidinger, Bryan Pemberton, Craig Thorstenson, Scrappy Griffin, Eric Cappell, David Stapp, James Hubby, Andy McQuade, and Bert Giovannetti.

Armed Forces 2006:  Congratulations to Air Force Rugby for winning the 2006 Armed Forces Rugby Championship at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.  This is the third year in a row in which Air Force has won the highly coveted title. This year, Air Force went undefeated through the difficult pool stages with wins over the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Coast Guard.  Air Force defeated the Marine Corps 38-3 in the championship match.  The Coast Guard won third place by defeating Army in the consolation game.