The 1976 National Rugby Championships included the Collegiate tournament and the 18th edition of the Monterey National.
College The 1976 College championship took place from October 23–24 at LSU's Parade Grounds in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Planas, Joe (October 21, 1976). "National Rugby Meet Slated This Weekend". Morning Advocate, p.3-C col.5–6 LSU were the champions. Palmer was runner-up. LSU won three matches in the series to win the title."LSU Rugby Team Wins Men's National Meet". (October 25, 1976). State-Times, p.3-C col.1–2 Georgia took third"Rugby Team Places Third". (October 27, 1976). The Red and Black, p.5 col.1–5 and Lamar placed fifth."Ruggers Nab Fifth Place". (October 28, 1976). University Press, p.10 col.1–2 The women's division had six teamsMacaluso, Joe (October 22, 1976). "Tough Field Set For Rugby Meet". State-Times, p.3-D col.1–3 with Florida State emerging victorious. The University of Florida took third. "Lady Ruggers Third". (October 26, 1976). Independent Florida Alligator, p.16 col.1 Brown University won the Sportsmanship Trophy.
Championship Bracket
Consolation Bracket
Final
Women's Tourney Group 1 Florida State 34–0 Memphis Belles Florida State 12–4 LSU LSU 14–0 Memphis Belles
Group 2 Florida 12–0 Southeastern Louisiana Florida 0–4 Texas A&M Texas A&M 12–0 Southeastern Louisiana 5th place Memphis 8–0 Southeastern 3rd place LSU 0–4 Florida 1st place Florida State 10–4 Texas A&M
Monterey National Championships
The 1976 Monterey National Rugby Championship was the 18th 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 20–21. The tournament MVP was Tom Klein (BATS), Most Valuable Fan was 87 year old Watson Luke, Brian Cedarwell of the Athletic RFC won the Running Drop Kick contest while Steve Montgomery of Old Blues was runner-up. The Bay Area Touring Side of San Francisco, CA went 5–0 to take first place."BATS Win Rugby Event In Monterey". (March 22, 1976). Bakersfield Californian, p.14 col.1"Strong Rugby Team Prevails". (March 23, 1976). Press–Courier, p.11 col.1"BATS Champs". (March 22, 1976). Lodi News–Sentinel, p.10 col.6"Portland Ruggers 8th". (March 24, 1976). The Oregonian, p.E3 col.1–2"Miscellany". (March 22, 1976). Seattle Times, p.B5 col.4
First round
Championship Bracket
Final
Champions: Bay Area Touring Side Coach: James Waste Captain: Brick Haley Roster: Mike Anderson, Fred Brown, Dick Dumont, Roger De Salles, Pete Eireman, Ty Gerlach, Don Guest, Orv Hibbard, Bobby Jonson, Tom Klein, Steve Luber, Ian Loveseth, Jerry Mosher, Skip Nubauer, Tom Ogrady, Kip Oxman, Tom Pullman, Mike Purcell, Doug Single, Mike Stepanian, Howie Williams, Mike Wood, Mike Yancy.
*Advanced on kicks
*Advanced on kicks
Consolation Bracket
*Advanced on kicks
*Advanced on kicks
Exhibition match: UCLA Women's 14-6 San Francisco Women's RC
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