Player Profile

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 VERN SANDERS


Nickname: Vernie

Height:  6' 1"

Weight:  235

Birthplace:  Hampton,  IA

Birthdate:  7-18-55

Marital Status: Married since 1973

Residence: Hampton

Occupation:  Maintenance Technician

Date started playing:  8-80

Primary position:  #8

Previous Clubs:  None

Favorite opponent:  River City RFC

Biggest rugby accomplishment:  MVP of All Iowa Tourney and Team MVP.

Biggest rugby disappointment:  Lost match to Palmer in 1998 All Iowa.

Best rugby memory:  Playing with my sons Bill and Ben for Iowa Falls.  Running side by side with Ben for 40 meters, passing the ball back and forth and scoring the try!