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Sunday Morning RFC team is a Division III team and a member of the Missouri Rugby Football Union. The team is based in St. Louis but has members from both sides of the river .The Sunday Morning organization has two components... The first is the Rugby Team Membership and is made up of the active players who currently play on a day to day basis. The second is the Rugby Club Membership which is mostly made up of retired Sunday Morning Rugby players, current players, and others who enjoy the sport of rugby. Sunday Morning RFC is the only St. Louis team to have a private club house to host social events and to conduct team and club business. PHOTO: Random Sunday Morning Rugby Club Old Boys Team Photos 70's and early 80's.

We are always looking for new players! We enjoy introducing new players the sport of Rugby so no experience is needed. If you are interested in our team please contact us for more information.

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SMRC Ruggers Back From Vegas

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…..Or goes on the internet. On Thursday June 18 th, four courageous Sunday Morning ruggers, 2 wives and 1 unsuspecting girlfriend departed for Sin City. With the excuse of a 7’s tournament and the intention of inebriation they took the city by storm. Rarely has so much money been lost on the quest for drunken glory.

As with all good intentions, we quickly dissolved into debauchery. The Hooter’s “casino” only wishes it had $3 blackjack. We took them on the tables and in the bar. The rest is still blackness, so bear with us…..

Friday found us on top of the world, or halfway up Mt. Charleston. Maybe it was the scenery, maybe it was the beer, but eventually a decision was made that would forever change the lives of Buddha and Becky. The unsuspecting girlfriend quickly found herself trying on rings from the parking lot vendors. After a pre-wedding feast at In and Out Burger and a quick stop by Boot City for proper attire (bolo ties and a fancy shirt) the ceremony at the Graceland Chapel was ready to commence. As of press time the nuptials continue to hold like the bond of a man and his Fatburger. Champagne was drank, congratulations were given and the entire wedding party was turned loose on the town.

For the honeymoon, finding no quarter at the MGM, the happy couple, the Bisters and a svelt Tim, tore off down the strip. While enjoying the action at the luxurious Craps table at Bill’s Gambling Hall, Sean and Tim were propositioned by funny talkers in funny jersyes. After some debating it was agreed that we would don the funny jerseys and partake in the hot, dry action that is the Midnight 7’s tourney. Upon arriving at the tourney, the intrepid warriors were informed that they would be playing for the Country King Browns. The King Browns are a select touring side from Northern Australia and the brave lads from SMRC became their first capped players from North America. After realizing they would be playing in the ACE’s division, the two purple forwards immediately had another beer and prepared for battle. All in all Tim and Sean represented the club well and helped the King Browns to a spirited win over Ft. Collins Flamingoes and a narrow loss to MTC Rugby from London, England. While the tournament may not have ended in a trophy presentation, try telling us, we got the pictures!!!

The remainder of the tour was spent drinking our cares away. The travelers, Tim Hamer, The “new” Morrisons (Jay and Becky), The Owens (DJ and Sara) and the Bisters (Sean and Brittany), returned a little poorer in the pocket but richer in memories. A special thanks goes out the Country King Browns, for the opportunity to represent the Stl on an intercontinental stage. Also thank you to all the wonderful cocktail waitresses that kept our wallets light and livers heavy. PHOTO ABOVE: The Australian Country King Browns, the English MTC Rugby from London, and the SMRC Ruggers Bister and Hammer. More Vegas Photos here...

 

19th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club held its 19th Annual Pete Donahue Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday June 27th, 2009 at Prairies of Cahokia. Over a hundred golfers braved the excessive heat and humidity to make another successful golf tournament.The event, a four-man scramble, with a 1:15 pm shotgun start, is a charity fund-raiser that each year donates its proceeds to a local charity in honor of Pete Donahue, a friend and former teammate. This year with a heat index well over the one hundred degree mark the golfers were kept well supplied in water and gatorade. Many put off the partaking in alcaholic beverages until the evening at the after tournament party. Food and beverages was in abundance for the entire day. Prizes were awarded for placement in four seperate flights, and many more prizes where given away in the raffle drawing later in the evening. An auction was also held which included signed baseballs and photos from Stan Musial and Tony La Russa. The evening ended with live music for entertainment at the after tournament party held at the SMRC club house.

This years proceeds will help to purchase much needed medical equipment for Ryan Manso Zajac of Fairmont City, IL. Ryan is 16 years old and suffers from Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. He has undergone much since being diagnosed at age 7. On June 17 th Ryan underwent a surgery to insert a steel rod in his spine in an attempt to alleviate pressure on his internal organs. Following the surgery Ryan will need a new wheelchair as well as equipment inside of his family’s home to help them get Ryan in and out of bed. These expenses are not covered by insurance. We thank you for your support of Ryan and his family. More information about Ryan and his Family here...

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club Pete Donahue Golf Committee would like to thank all those that help support the tournament this year including the Golfers, Hole Sponsors, Gifts and Donation Sponsors, Prairies of Cahokia Golf Course employees, and all the Volunteers that made this years Golf Tournament a success. Photos of Tournament here... ABOVE PHOTO: One of many teams to brave the heat.

 

SMRC Awards Banquet

The Sunday Morning Rugby Club held its Awards Banquet for the Fall to Spring season May 2, 2009 at the Club House. The event was well attended by players, Old Boys, and Freinds of Sunday Morning Rugby Club. The Awards Banquet is an anual event where all club members and significant others are invited to celebrate the completion of another year of rugby and to vote and present the Awards for the past years performances. The Banquet is a formal event and this year was catered by our good freinds at Keetons Double Play who always do a fantastic job. Award winners: Dennis Connley Award winner Andy (awarded for the hard work and dedication to the team and the club), Athletic Supporter winner Sara (awarded for their support of the team over the last year), Forwards MVP winner Sean, Most Improved winner John, Beast Monster winner John (awarded for the hardest hits over the year), Backs MVP winner Jason. Congratulations to all the award recipients! Thank you to everyone who helped organize a great evening! More Photos here... PHOTO: Award Winners Andy, Sara, Sean, John, Jason.

 

SMRC at Ruggerfest 2009

April 4-5, 2009: Sunday Morning Rugby Club once again plays in the 61st annual St. Louis Ruggerfest and ends with a 2-1 record. Sunday played in the open Men's bracket consisting of 32 other Men's and College Clubs. This years tournament also featured an Open Women's bracket, High School Girl's bracket and High School Boy's Bracket. The tournament kept eight pitches of rugby busy well into the afternoon on Saturday with the finals being played on Sunday. SMRC played all three of their matches on Saturday. Sunday Morning Rugby Club was well represented by Players and Fans. Follow here to read more about Sunday Morning's match details. Photo: SMRC vs Chicago Condors

 

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	June 13, 2009- Team Fund Raiser Moving another couple to a new home was a success!! Thank you to those who helped... Doug, Joe, Derick, Hammer, Budda, Eric, Al, Peter, Adam, Jonathan, Mark. May 1, 2009 - Thank you Joe, Laura, and Sara for Videos and Photos taken over the Spring Season of 2009. April 25 2009 - Team Fund Raiser Moving Eric to his new home was a success! Thank you to those who helped... Doug, Joe, DJ, Derick, Hammer, Terry, Chris. April 24, 3009 - Keetons Double Play Hosted SMRC Happy Hour... A good turn out by club members and the enjoyable food and music provided by the gang at Keetons made it a very fun evening. Thank you Keetons!! April 14, 2009 - SMRC Sevens Practice will begin May 6, 2009. Nick Diamond will be coaching the 7s sides. There will be a Mens and a College-High School team. Practice to be held at Marquette Park. New walk on players always welcome. Practice starts at 6:30pm. April 6, 2009 - Congratulations to Clare Knutsen of the Sabers who is this years winner of the Wheelbarrow of booze. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for the raffle!