The 1974 National Rugby Championships included the Collegiate tournament and the 16th edition of the Monterey National.

College The 1974 College championship was a 16 team tournament that took place from February 23–24 at LSU's Parade Grounds in Baton Rouge, Louisiana."Sports Roundup". (February 22, 1974). Technician, p.8 col.2–3Hyett, Kathy (February 22, 1974). "Rugby Trek South For National Tourney". The Lantern, p.11 col.3–4"Irish Ruggers First Tiger Foe". (February 22, 1974). Daily Reveille, p.11 col.4–5 Texas A&M were the champions.Gallucci, Tony (February 27, 1974). "Rugby Team National Champs". The Battalion, p.8 col.1–3 LSU was runner-up.Griffin Jr., Dell (February 28, 1974). "Ruggers Lose In Finals". Daily Reveille, p.11 col.1–3 Texas A&M won four matches in the series to win the title. Florida State took third place as well as the Sportsmanship Trophy."FSU Rugby Club Takes Third Place". (February 28, 1974). Florida Flambeau, p.12 col.1–2 Results:"Palmer 3rd In Rugby". (February 25, 1974). Times-Democrat, p.20 col.4"Ruggers Get Big Win". (March 5, 1974). Rocky Mountain Collegian, p.6 col.4–5"Mardi Gras Rugby Club Gains Split". (February 28, 1974). Florida Flambeau, p.12 col.1–2Gage, Bob (March 1, 1974). "Mardi Gras Rugby Club Gains Split". The Hoya, p.20 col.3–5Broas, Tim (April 1, 1974). "BC Ruggers Get Taste Of Southern Comfort". The Heights, p.S–2 col.1–5Peterson, Doug (March 15, 1974). "Rugby Club Looks To League Meet". Daily Illini, p.22 col.1–3Hyett, Kathy (February 22, 1974). "Rugby Trek South For National Tourney". The Lantern, p.11 col.3–4"LSU Rugers Down Irish In Tourney". (February 24, 1974). Sunday Advocate, p.13-C col.5Bratton, Bill (March 13, 1974). "Rugby Team Loses But Had Fun Trying". Wesleyan Pharos, p.4 col.1–2

Championship Bracket

* Won by tie breaker kickoff

Consolation Bracket First round losers

Second round losers

Final

Champions: Texas A&M Coaches: John Gunn, Lee Roberts Roster: Gene Sunny (Left Prop), George Alden (Hooker), Louis Gorilla (Right Prop), Jim Goulding (2nd Row Forward), Bobby Way (2nd Row Forward), Ken Buchek (8th Man), Aaron Cahoon-captain (Scrumhalf), Hillard Simmons (Flyhalf), Carey Whitehead (Inside Center), Joel Stockton (Outside Center), Steve Beckendam (Left Wing), Randy Harju (Right Wing), Bruce Mills (Fullback).

Monterey National Championship The 1974 Monterey National Rugby Championship was the 16th edition of the tournament and was considered to be the de facto national championship."The Money Is Nice, But The Work Annoys Them". (March 20, 1974). San Francisco Examiner, p.52 col.2"Bakersfield Rugby Team Wins Slugfest From Fullerton". (March 14, 1977). Bakersfield Californian, p.14 col.5-7"Chuckanut Bay Ruggers 18th At Monterey". (March 27, 1975). Bellingham Herald, p.14 col.1-3"UM Rugby Club Enters Title Meet". (March 15, 1974). The Missoulian, p.14 col.3-4"Add: U. Va. Rugby Club". (June 23, 1966). Times-Dispatch, p.21 col.2 This event took place at Pebble Beach, CA from March 22–23. The tournament MVP was John Hipwell of NSWC. Mr. Rugby was 84 year old Watson Luke. 16 year players were Walt Gomez of Peninsula Ramblers and Murdo Nicholson of Olde Gaels. Bill Armstrong of Old Blues won the Drop Kick contest while Bruce Barry of Air Force was runner-up. New South Wales Country went 5–0 to take first place.Laucher, Karl (March 25, 1974). "Aussie Ruggers Very Convincing". San Jose News, p.61 col.1–2"Portland Rugby Club Wins Three Of Four". (March 26, 1974). Oregon Journal, p.6 col.3"Ag Rugby Club 11th In Monterey". (March 27, 1974). The Eagle, p.4B col.1–4"Rugby Match Set Today At UCSD Field". (March 30, 1974). San Diego Union, p.C–6 col.3Baker, Chris (March 25, 1974). "Ruggers Fifth At Monterey". Stanford Daily, p.7 col.3–5"Aggies Win Consolation". (March 25, 1974). Sacramento Bee, p.C5 col.4–5"Aussie Ruggers Win Tourney". (March 25, 1974). Palo Alto Times, p.23 col.3

First round

Championship Bracket

Final

Champions: New South Wales Manager: Ross Turnbull Coach: Daryl Harberecht Roster: John Barron, Robert Brown, Gregory Cornelsen, Glenn Eisenhauer, Warwick Fletcher, Anthony Gelling, Garrett Grey, Lars Hedberg, James Hindmarsh, John Hipwell, Peter Horton, John Lambie, William Lloyd–Green, Stuart MacDougall, William Mendham, Brian McIntyre, William McKidd, Brian Mansfield, Charles Onus, Peter Payten, Peter Prince, Timothy Rowlands, Kim Thurbon, Laurence Weatherstone, Robert Wilkinson.

*Advanced on kicks

References

External links Texas A&M Championship team 50 year reunion