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!