History
In 1983, the Alamo City Rugby Football Club was started by a small group of players who were interested in promoting rugby in the city of San Antonio, Texas. Over the years, the club has grown to support high school, collegiate, masters (“old boys”), military, and currently, men’s and women’s divisions. A great achievement for the club was when the high school team received 2nd, 3rd, and 6th place finishes in the National High School Championships. The fathering of the high school program helped the club achieve its 501(c)-3 status as a non-profit organization with exemption from state franchise and sales tax.
In 2001, Alamo City RFC expanded its club by starting a women’s side. The Alamo City Assassins formed through word of mouth of the men's club and local soccer leagues. Most of the women had little exposure to rugby prior to joining Alamo City RFC, but have quickly adapted to the change in rules and techniques. The women's team ceased operations in 2007 due to a dwindling numbers restricting them from fielding a side.
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