Thunderbird Rugby Football Club

08/16/2026

TARA people!

If you can’t make the tour, but want some swag, check out our team store on Love Rugby Company's site. (https://www.loverugbycompany.com/thunderbird-rugby.html)

He has just put up a quick dry, wicking T-shirt.

Feel free to share this with anyone that could be interested.

THUNDERBIRD RUGBY - You can order at any time but please order no later than 1 Sep 2026 to ensure you receive it before you leave on the tour.

03/02/2025

Here’s who I expect at RAW ‘25:

Players-
Pat Smith
Luis Vidal
Pat Shields
Larry Rogers
Greybeard
Chris Campbell
Greg Cohen
Bill McColl
Nick Penna

Non-players-
Koops
OP

Who am I missing?
Sound off, playing or not!

DM me or [email protected]

02/19/2025

I’ll be hosting a tailgate in the south lot, so shout out if you’re coming to Chicago!

04/19/2024

T-birds:

Last chance to get in on the “Injured Reserve” sponsorships!

$100 gets you a tour t-shirt and your name in the program. (See art below)

PayPal $100 to: [email protected], along with your size and address

We have 1 discounted tour package available for a player. $1,450 covers the in-country costs; you provide your airfare and some meals.

DM me ASAP if you want this.

We also have a tour scholarship available for an old boy graduating in 2017 or later.
You only pay for your airfare and some meals.
First come, first served.

DM ASAP.

Regards,
Chuck

03/07/2024

TARA People:

RAW '24 is March 14-17!
If you haven't RSVP'd, please do so to me and I'll send you the RAW schedule.
I want to be sure we have enough room for everyone!

Tour Scholarships:
We have four $1,500 student player "scholarships" to introduce students to the glories of touring!
If you'd like to create another, please contact me. It could be an individual or group pooling funds.
([email protected])

Tour Sponsorships:
We do need corporate sponsorships to help defray tour gear costs for jerseys, etc.
$2,000 (Gold Level) gets your logo on the Jersey front, on the back of the tour t-shirt, and in the Tour program.

$1,500 (Silver Level) gets your logo on the Jersey back, on the back of the tour t-shirt, and in the Tour program.

$500 (Bronze Level) gets your logo on the back of the tour t-shirt, and in the Tour program.

Injured Reserve Sponsorships:
$100 gets you a tour t-shirt and your name in the Tour Program.
(PayPal $100 to '[email protected]' along with your size and shipping address)

Join me in continuing the grand tradition that is Thunderbird Rugby!

Regards,

Chuck Hamilton '91
President
Thunderbird Alumni Rugby Association

01/21/2024

RAW ‘24 Attendees so far:
Pat Smith
Mike Lee
C.Campbell
Koops
Darren Johnson
Brad Steinmetz
Taylor M
Jim Hayes
Greybeard
Heidi Saunders
Jens Rosmus
Dave Baerveldt
David Sas
Luis Vidal
Greg Cohen
Bill McColl

If you’re coming, let me know.
We need to confirm appropriate space for events!

Chuck

09/08/2023

https://dastornews.com/2023/09/reviving-the-thunderbird-rugby-club-a-tale-of-tradition-camaraderie-and-renewed-connections/

05/11/2023

REMINDER:

Old Boys Tour 2024:
St. John’s, Newfoundland & St. Pierre, June ‘24
5 nights
2 matches

Arrival day
match day
travel day
match day
farewell party day

$1,500/head w/o airfare or kit.
Working on the exact dates with our hosts. We’d all meet in either Toronto or Montreal for the flight to St. John’s.

I’m collecting names now, so get on board!

The in-country cost of this tour is roughly $1,000 LESS than the Casablanca-Gibraltar tour.
Our goal is a 22-man playing roster, with plenty of room for guests and support staff, as always.

Please reach out to be placed on the “Interested” list.

Regards,
Chuck Hamilton ‘91
President, TARA
[email protected]

04/22/2023

Sam Rosenbalm ‘95, has passed away after a 6-year cancer battle.