Peter Tillotson Nows Lives Elsewhere

The group saying so long to the Tillotsons.	From the left: John Muir, Peter Cutts, Peter Tillotson, and Al Feldt
From the left: Tom Walsh, John Muir, and Bruce McCarthy. Photo by Peter Cutts.	From the left: Bob Trice, Mike Green, Diego Hernandez, Patrick Dynes, and x. Photo by Peter Cutts.

Al & Lisa Feldt hosted a party to celebrate the next chapter in Peter and Kathy Tillotson's lives. This would be following his girls to their respective campuses in Los Angeles and Nashville. Neither girl is commenting on whether or not this is a good idea but given that Peter is paying the bills there is only one politically correct answer. Click on any picture to see a larger varion ot it.

PAC Defeats Rocky Gorge in Season Opener

Above are various pictures from the first half of the first game. Also pictured are Furies Shannon and Julie. Click on any picture to see a larger version. According to the PAC team site:

PAC kicked off its 2008 fall season in glorious sunshine on the National Mall on Saturday with a pair of home wins over Rocky Gorge.

PAC took an early lead with a penalty from the boot of captain Andrew Kelly, but it was Rocky Gorge who scored the first try of the match. After a tight and scrappy first 20 minutes, punctuated by plenty of whistles from the referee, Rocky Gorge finally crossed PAC's line in the corner after a period of sustained pressure.

PAC quickly struck back with another penalty by No. 8 Kelly but Rocky Gorge answered with a penalty of their own to go into half-time with a lead, 8-6.

The second half finally saw PAC build some multiple phase play and assert pressure on Rocky Gorge, with the forwards starting to dominate at the break down. PAC's momentum seemed to have been stalled by the sin-binning of captain Kelly for a late hit. However, the undermanned PAC forwards continued to dominate and they got their just deserts when prop Joe Maoate barrelled over in the corner for PAC's first try of the season. Full back Tom Levac banged over the conversion from the touchline in impressive fashion and PAC were in front again, 13-8.

With little time remaining, Rocky Gorge desperately attacked but PAC's defense remained sturdy, as it had all game. That defensive effort was rewarded when Rocky Gorge, threatening PAC's 22 but enable to penetrate the defensive line, kicked through for the winger to chase. Robert Newcombe, on at the wing to replace Brandyn Hardnett, was in perfect position to field the kick cleanly and went the length of the field, with the sideline support urging him on, to outrun Rocky Gorge's cover defense and score under the posts.

Levac added the conversion for the final score of 20-8.

The entire team gave a stalwart defensive effort. Particularly worhty of mention are Joe Maoate and Chris Montana, the co-men of the match, who were a physical presence around the field and helped build the platform for PAC's victory. Kelly also put in an impressive amount of work around the field and had a great influence on the game. Luke 'Mitch' Patton and Luke 'Luke' Hammock both made impressive PAC debuts as the half-back pairing and both grew in confidence as the game wore on and PAC's control of the game grew accordingly. Justin Zubricki also had an impressive game on the wing and at outside center, posing a threat to the Rocky Gorge defense every time he touched the ball and carrying would-be tacklers for yards at a time.

The second game saw some new faces and some old and PAC's mixture of old pros and inexperienced rookies ran rampant over Rocky Gorge's B side to run in a hatful of tries and a comfortable victory. The final score for the B-side game was approximately 50- 14.

Alumni Weekend - Front Page Hosts Banquet and Rain Delayed Intersquad Match Is Played A Day Late Due to Hurricane Hanna

Back Row:  James Mayers, Mark Cyphers, Josh Stallings, Al Marinez, Greg Suellentrop, Lane Dickson, Steve Verna, Mike Fabling, Bill Olgivie, Stefan Hankin, Joe Maoate, David Etches, Daniel Bakke, Chris Montana, Matt Owens, Robin Habberly, Greg Seward, and Mike Runyan. Front row from the left: Tom McHale, Mike Spencer, Jeter Allred, Commando (Jim Richards), Brian Olmes, Pete Walton, Patrick Dynes, and Denny Clark.
Here is Daniel Bakke with Natalia and Christina.	Ross Gray with spouse Sarah.
PAC players who have been selected to play on regional or national rugby teams. Back Row:  Pete Walton, Mike Fabling, Matt Owens, Jim Canny, Greg Suellentrop, John Rudd, Josh Stallings.   Front row from the left: Justin Prud'homme, Brian Olmes, Mark Cyphers, and David Etches.	See names above.

Hurricane Hanna dropped a tempest load of water over the Washington, DC area on Saturday September 6 delaying the alumni game till Sunday. The banquet went on as scheduled Saturday night. Brian Olmes, Mike Fabling, and David Etches organized the events. The first weekend after Labor Day in September each year will be our annual alumni weekend each year going forward. A time to remember our playing days, renew old friendships, make new friends, and play another game. And don't forget to eat and drink. Click here for more pictures of the events. Click on any picture to see a larger version.

PAC Finishes Season Home Games with Defeat of West Potomac

Bakke presents ball from back of scrum. Click on any picture to see a larger version of it.	Martinez on the way to a try.
Two Washington Furies players--Emily & Brenna--being coaced by Randy Stevens.	Before the game--visualizing what is about to happen.

On May 10 PAC played its final spring home game against West Potomac. The first half was all Bakke and Martinez with two tries each and Bakke capped each of his tries by making the kick. Brian Olmes' message to the PAC family to get out to the pitch as play--as the Super League side rested--we enthusiastically received as all manner of PAC players came out of the woodwork and played some great rugby. Click here for more pictures. Click here to view more pictures.

PAC and New York Old Blue Tie at 25-25

PAC's Superleague side for the game. Click on the picture to enlarge it.	Old Blue trying the get the ball out of their end zone.
Bakke coming around the scrum.	Crick facing obstacle.

On April 26, 2008, on a hot a sunny day in Annapolis, PAC and Old Blue played to a tie. Please click here for more pictures of the game.

PAC Loses to OMBAC on Home Pitch

PAC's Superleague side for the game.	PAC threatening in the first half.
Alumni Tom Hartney, Bruce McCarthy and Tom Walsh.	Alumni Barclay Jones and wife Sarah.

A hard fought and great rugby display took place on April 12, 2008 on our home pitch just south of the Washington Monument. If you were not there you missed a great game and some good laughs on the sidelines. PAC scocred early and late but the middle fo the game belonged to OMBAC. The weather was humid but pleasant--a typical spring day--and as you can see from the pictures the sky went from clouds to sunny and then back again. Please click here for more pictures of the game.

First Spring 2008 Super League Game is April 12

After games on the road in St. Louis and Dallas, PAC returns to Washington, DC for a rematch of the 1995 National Championship Game against San Diego's Old Mission Beach Athletic Club. The competitive club is asking that all alumni to come and watch. Looks like OMBAC has won the Super League title 6 times and most recently in 2006. See http://www.ombac.org/ombac_rugby/. PAC As play Maryland Exiles Bs at 1PM. After the game PAC will be hosting a social event at the the Bottom Line at 6:30PM at 17th and I Streets, NW.

PAC Loses To Charlotte

This year's Super League squad has only four players from last year.	Click on any thumbnail picture to enlarge it.

On Saturday March 15 PAC lost its first Super League game of the season to Charlotte. The score was something like 15 to 8. Andrew Kelly had the try for PAC. The game took place on the Severn River Club pitch in Annapolis, MD and the weather was about 60 and mostly sunny. Click here for more pictures.

South Africa Trip Cancelled

See announcements page for details.

2005 Rugby Reunion Took Place October 7 and 8 in the Washington, DC area!

PAC Under 33 Versus PAC Old Boys Click on the photo to enlarge it. Bottom Row L to R Nathan Stokes, Lane Dixson, Danzel Van Zyl, Josh Stallings, John Rudd, Mike Fabling, ???, Ed Smith, Mike Smith, Brett Gaba, ??, Stefan Hankin, Mark Crick, Richard Butcher, Tom, Peter Forman, Gilles Sado, Kevin Canary, Jonah Pozen, Dan Raucher, Pete Walton. Top Row L to R Irakly, Brandyn Hardnett, Patrick Malloy, Justin Prud'Homme, Greg Cohen, Nick Hildebiddle, Mike Gooley, Olgalvie, Ivan Hardnett, Tom McHale, Tom Kenney, Paul Devaux, Pete McCall, ??, ??, Joe Purcell, Brian O'Sullivan, McNutt, ??, Cameron Dunlop, Dan Baikie, Jim Richards, ??, Diggy, ??,??, ??, Bill Barnett, Gerry MacDonald, Dair DiRimeggio, Hank Gorecki. Please send names of players.

Ancient PAC Old Boys--GW Versus SUD Match Click on the photo to enlarge it. Please send names of players. Back row from the left: x, Steve LaBell, Kevin Canary, x, Gilles Sado, x, Cameron Dunlop, Bruce McCarthy, Mike Sorrell, Peter Henley, Steve Snyder, Ian Green, Mac Norton, Mike Green, John Shepherd, Steve Rukavina, & Chris Coburn. Front row from the left: Stefan Hankin, Dave Van Fossen, x, Patrick Dynes, Tom Hartner, Kirk McConnell, Kent Hughes, Jorge Diaz, Diego Hernandez, Ed Staunton, Brian O'Sullivan, BJ Jones, & Ken Worm.

Potomac Athletic Club 1995 National Championship Team

Click on the above image to enlarge it. The national championship game was between Old Mission Bay Athletic Club (OMBAC) and PAC in Austin, Texas. Flanker Reza scored the first try. Fabling added the conversion to put PAC up 7-6. Mike Fabling followed up with a penalty kick to give PAC a 10-6 lead. At the half it was 10-9. In the second half Mike scored on a penalty kick to make it 13-12. The remainder of the second half was a PAC offensive onslaught. Fabling booted another through on a penalty for the last points of the day. PAC won 16-12. Players on this team included (back row from left to right) Brian O'Sullivan, Fusi Feaunati, Steve Amitay, Scott Keith, Brendan Malloy, Bill Ogilvie, Manus Cooney, John Malloy, Chris Schricte, Joe Belotte, Jim Trump, Dave Farling, Tom Lyons, and Lance French. Kneeling from left to right are Butch Bernier, Bob Obrist, Tom Williams, Tom Kenny, Commando, Mike Fabling, Leo Fitzsimon, Phil Vivaldi, John Trauth, Reza, Fritz Schricte, and Graeme Thompson. Mike and Dean Orbell missed this team photo. Please submit incorrect names of names out of order. Picture from Rugby magazine.

Geroge Washington Rugby - Team Photo Vs. Orleans in 1977 and Potomac Rugby Union Chapmions in 1982

Here is a GW side that played Orleans in 1977. On the top row from left to right are Tom Cullen, Chris Russell, Kent Hughes, Eric Ackerman, Drew Conway, Steve Verna, Mick Scully, Paul Wolfe, Steve Mann, Joel Goodman, Keith Baggett. On the bottom row are John Marcus, Daryl Powell, Jim McPhearson, Tom Fromme, Ed Staunton, Ken Ward, and Phil Mosser. Click on the above image to enlarge it.	Click on this image to enlarge it. Players on this team included (standing) Steve Verna, Mike Hincewicz, Al Long, Jim Trump, Joe Bender, Oliver Walsh, Drew Conway, Ken Worm, John Malloy, Kent Hughes, Phil Turner, Rich Switzer, Steve Rukavina, Dave Lyle, John Marcus, (on knees), John Shepherd, Ed Staunton, Liam O'Grady, Tom Fromme, Kevin Connolly, Ken Ward, Kirk McConnell, and Tim Ronin.

Club Sudamericano de Rugby - 1972 Team Photo & 1988 Old Boys Side

Here is a SUD team from 1972. Click on the above image to enlarge it.

Click on this image to enlarge it. Players standing are from left to right Terry Collins, Sam Napolitano, Mick Scully, Quentin Lawson, Bruce McCarthy, Ian Knox, Peter Tillotson, Don't Know (DK), DK, Pete Thomas, Tom Walsh, Lee Barrett, DK, Dickie Heidenberger, Tom Cooney, and Al Feldt. Players on knees from left to right are John Griggs, Bob Andretta, Jorge Diaz, Peter Heley, Bob Macaughey & Diego Hernandez.

Here is a SUD versus (we think) GW match in about 1974. For SUD from left to right are Ken Schultz, Terry Larimer (7),  David McCarthy (10), Art Weber, Jerry Coleman, Bob Dern (15)  and Tom Wilson. Alan Crabbe and Noel were in the original but may have been cropped out of the photo. Submitted by David McCarthy. There is some dispute about whether the team in stripes in GW. If you have any more information about this photo please submit it. Neil Conway says that there is no question in his mind that the teams in the photo are Sud and GW. Terry Collins (SUD 1971) says that yes the other team was GW - the photo was taken by Matt Godak - and we used it as a cover for on rugby gear catalog at Leather Balls. ltd back in the 70's. Click on the photo to enlarge it.

Click on the Rugby Photos button on the left hand side for more team pictures!