We have had many men don the Springfield Rugby colors, but there are only a few of these players whose rugby playing attributes have stood them out from all the rest. Currently, contemporary rugby in our conference doesn't have select sides or other accolades. But these gentlemen were honored during their tenures, and we know their successes built the club to what it has become today. Cheers, lads!
This page commemorates achievements of the club through its history and honors all those ruggers who wore the mudpuppy colors and were selected to play representative rugby at various levels. Also included are club administrators who have been elected or chosen to help administer the game.
The honors listed here and the picture galleries may not be complete. We would like you to add any information or pictures you have that will help us to understand our rich heritage.
Honor | Year |
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Midwest RU DIII Final 8 | 2023 |
MARFU DIII Champions | 2023 |
Winner - SRFC 10's Tournament | 2022 |
MARFU DIII Final v St L Bombers | 2022 |
Winner - SRFC 10's Tournament | 2021 |
Winner - SRFC 10's Tournament | 2019 |
Winner - St Louis Royals Tournament | 2009 |
Winner - St. Louis Royals Tournament | 2006 |
Winner - Tulsa Tournament | 2005 |
Winner - Memphis Rucktoberfest | 2004 |
Elite 8 National DII Finals | 2003 |
Winner - Western Territorial DII | 2003 |
Heart of America DII Champions | 2003 |
Elite 8 National DII Finals | 2002 |
Heart of America DII Champions | 2002 |
Heart of America DII Champions | 2001 |
Winner - St. Louis Royals Tournament | 2001 |
Elite 8 National DII Finals | 2001 |
Winner - St. Louis Royals Tournament | 2000 |
Heart of America DII Champions | 2000 |
Winner - Heart of America Tournament (Division II) | 2000 |
Winner - Heart of America Tournament (Division II) | 1999 |
Heart of America DII Champions | 1999 |
Winner - St. Louis Royals Tournament | 1999 |
Sweet 16 National DII Finals | 1999 |
Winner - St. Louis Royals Tournament | 1998 |
Winner - Hog Wild Tournament | 1995 |
Winner - Kaw Valley Tournament | 1994 |
Winner - St. Louis Ruggerfest (Plate Division) | 1992 |
Winner - Kaw Valley Tournament | 1990 |
Winner - Heart of America Tournament (Plate Div) | 1989 |
Winner - Memphis in May Tournament (Div II) | 1989 |
Marla Little
Ruell Chappell
Alan Chappell
Debi Keyser
Marsha Langley
Wade Warren
Brian Weekes
Jeanelle Wendel
Jon "Pappy" Moore
Cindy Moore
Matt Knapp
John Behr - 2002
Jon Moore - 2003
David Thornton - 2005
Cam Collins - 2007
Chad Lugar - 2013
Colin Jones - 2014
Mark Owings - 2017
Bryan Bevel - 2020
Bryan Wilson - 2022
Tony "Snowy" Howells
2022 | Sean Donahue | Info |
2021 | Daniel Moore | Info |
2020 | Lauren Holliday | |
2019 | Jody Lawrence | Info |
2018 | Katie Scott | Info |
2017 | Daniel Jester | Info |
2016 | Mark Owings | Info |
2015 | John Walkman | Info |
2014 | Sam Tahhan | Info |
2013 | Bryan Bevel/Mark Owings | Info |
2012 | Cindy Moore | Info |
2011 | Bryan Wilson | Info |
2010 | Kelly Norton | Info |
2009 | Cam Collins | Info |
2008 | Greg Hicks | Info |
2007 | Greg Hicks | Info |
2006 | Chad Lugar | Info |
2005 | Gregg Hicks | Info |
2004 | Bryan Wilson | Info |
2003 | Ashton Lewis | Info |
2002 | Bryan Bevel | Info |
2001 | Rhett Smillie | Info |
2000 | Cam Collins | Info |
1999 | Mark Owings | Info |
1998 | Rhett Smillie | Info |
1997 | Mark Owings/Pappy | Info |
1996 | Mark Owings | Info |
1995 | Cam Collins | Info |
1994 | John Behr | Info |
1993 | John Behr/Pappy | Info |
1992 | Jon Pappy Moore | Info |
1991 | Ronnie Ray Kitchens | Info |
1990 | Ronnie Ray Kitchens | Info |
1989 | Ronnie Ray Kitchens | Info |
1988 | Ronnie Ray Kitchens | Info |
1987 | Ronnie Ray Kitchens | Info |
1986 | Scoop Thornton | Info |
USA National Team - 2 Caps | Year |
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Jon 'Swede' Hartman | 2005 |
May 2005
USA - 26 v Canada - 30 in Tokyo, Japan
June 2005
USA - 30 v Argentina - 34 in Edmonton, Canada
USA "A" - 1 Cap | Year |
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PJ Sheridan | 2001 |
June 2001
USA 'A' - 21 v England 'A' - 83 in Los Angeles, CA
USA 7's Trials | Year |
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Clint Moore | 1993 |
Western Select | Year |
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Jon 'Swede' Hartman | 2004 |
PJ Sheridan | 2004 |
PJ Sheridan | 2000 |
Greg Gurke | 1993 |
Clint Moore | 1993 |
Greg Gurke | 1992 |
Greg Gurke | 1991 |
Cameron Collins | 1988 |
Fred Lawrence | 1988 |
Western 7's Select | Year |
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Greg Gurke | 1993 |
Clint Moore | 1993 |
Greg Gurke | 1992 |
Western Trials | Year |
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Bryan 'Cooter' Bevel | 2000 |
Rhett Smillie | 2000 |
Heart of America Select | Year |
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Jim Waring | 1994 |
Clint Moore | 1993 |
Bruce Stancell | 1993 |
Marc 'WOJ' Wojciechowski | 1993 |
Jeremy 'Tumshi' Wright | 1993 |
Gerry Garner | 1993 |
Greg Gurke | 1991 |
Dan Bambery | 1990 |
David 'Slimy' Garrett | 1989 |
Fred Lawrence | 1988 |
Cameron Collins | 1988 |
Jon 'Pappy' Moore | 1987 |
Ray Sipple | 1987 |
Stacey 'T-Spoon' Thornton | 1987 |
Cameron Collins | 1987 |
Bobby Zahner | 1987 |
Gary 'Big G' Harper | 1987 |
Cameron Collins | 1986 |
Heart of America U-20 Select | Year |
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Sam Taggart | 2009 |
Jack Hume | 2009 |
Jack Hume | 2008 |
Jack Hume | 2007 |
Manager HOA Select Side | Year |
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Larry Spurgeon | 1993 |
Larry Spurgeon | 1992 |
Larry Spurgeon | 1991 |
David 'Scoop' Thornton | 1987 |
President HOARFU | Year |
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Ron Kitchens | 1994 |
Ron Kitchens | 1993 |
Ron Kitchens | 1992 |
US Collegiate All-American | Year |
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Jon 'Swede' Hartman | 2003 |
Jon 'Swede' Hartman | 2004 |
The US Collegiate All-American Tours:
2003 - New Zealand
2004 - Canada
Western Collegiate Trials | Year |
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Jon 'Swede' Hartman | 2004 |
Jon 'Swede' Hartman | 2003 |
Bob McIntyre | 2003 |
Jon 'Swede' Hartman | 2002 |
Heart of America Collegiate All-Stars | Year |
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Justin 'Meats' Vogt | 2004 |
Paul Snider | 2004 |
Justin 'Meats' Vogt | 2003 |
Paul Snider | 2003 |
Jeff 'LURCH' Bosaw | 2003 |