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- ↑ Ridenour, Marla (May 10, 1981). "It's Rugby; Pass The Beer". Dayton Daily News, p.1C
- ↑ "Chilies To Final Four". (April 26, 1982). Round Up, p.8 col.5
- ↑ Smucker, Philip (April 12, 1982). "Rugby Conquers The Pacific Coast". The Daily Californian, p.9
- ↑ "Life Ruggers Finish Second". (May 11, 1982). Atlanta Journal, p.2D col.4
- ↑ "Second Half Surge Leads To A Third National Rugby Title". (May 10, 1982). The Daily Californian, p.7 col.1-3
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