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- ↑ "Committee Ruling Sends Rugby Club To National Tourney". (May 5, 1983). The Daily Illini, p.36 col.1-2
- ↑ "Cal Ruggers In Final". (May 8, 1983). Oakland Tribune, p.F-10 col.2
- ↑ "Rugby". (May 8, 1983). S.F. Sunday Examiner And Chronicle, p.D4 col.4
- ↑ "Golden Bears Win Fourth Straight Rugby Title". (May 9, 1983). The Daily Californian, p.1 col.1-2
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