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- ↑ "Clubs". floridarugbyunion.org Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 "History of Rugby in Florida". Hammerhead Rugby 1st Annual Beerfoot Beach 7’s Tournament program. August 2003.
- ↑ Jacobs, Scott (24 Feb 1984). "Ruggers earn shot at title". The Miami Hurricane. p. 9.
- ↑ "Florida Rugby Union". Rugby Magazine. February 1995. pp. 47–49.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Florida Rugby Union, Incorporated Articles of Incorporation, 1996
- ↑ "Leadership". USARFU Rugbysouth D2 XVs Championship program. 13–14 April 1996.
