Kansas City RFC

[edit] The Founding

Founded in 1964 by Gerard B.A. Seymour, who finding himself with time on his hands, decided to bring much needed culture to this city of football and baseball. The vision at the time was to bring together a group of individuals who enjoyed mild exercise, and excessive drinking. This of course was typical the world over, except in New Zealand, where they cheated and decided the game was about winning.

[edit] Success in the 1970's

The club prospered through the 60’s and 70’s with many memorable moments: champions of the Heart of America Rugby Tournament in 1969 and placing second in the years 72-75 and the Sunflower Tournament (Manhattan, KS) Champions 1974 and 1975. The 80’s were also a high point for the club, with success on the field but few records of.

Our highly auspicious inaugural baptism occurred in May 1971, when the White Raven R.F.C. in actuality the Dutch junior national XV), arrived from the Netherlands to play a series of matches hereabouts. The following year the Sanyo R.F.C. from Japan, made a memorable appearance. In 1973 the Mexico City R.F.C., graced us with their presence and in 1974 it was the turn of the Barrie R.F.C., from Ontario, Canada, to take the field here in the heartlands.

Thus, the early 70’s paved the way for the establishment of the present well known and recognized tradition of hospitality which has been evinced by the K.C.R.F.C. and other “Heart of America” clubs. As a direct result, we have attracted to our midst in the 80’s and 90’s a series of touring teams from Argentina, Ireland, Wales(3), Scotland (2), New Zealand (2), Canada, South Africa and Russia. It is naturally hoped that this trend will continue to remain a valued component of the rugby scene in this central part of the country.