The Tempe Rugby Club is proud to say that athletes who call, or once called, Tempe their home have aspired to the highest levels of state, regional, national, professional, and international competition. Joining the Tempe Rugby Club often provides men, women, and youth a path to earn the chance to play at higher levels. Please see a list of members below that have put in the work to earn additional individual honors.
Olympic Games
Brett Thompson (Rio 2016, training squad)
Peter Tiberio (Rio 2016, training squad)
World Cup
Martin Iosefo / 2018 – Rugby 7s – San Francisco, USA
Brett Thompson / 2018 – Rugby 7s – San Francisco, USA
Chris Baumann / 2015 – Rugby 7s – Moscow, Russia
Brett Thompson / 2015 – Rugby 7s – Moscow, Russia
Taivalu Enosa / 2011 – Rugby 15s – New Zealand
Daniela Mogro (Women’s Coach) / 2009 – Rugby 7s – Dubai
Alison Price (Women’s Coach) / 2009 – Rugby 7s – Dubai
USA Eagles National 15s Team
Martin Iosefo, 2014-2015
Chris Baumann, 2015-2016
Ryan Matyas, 2013-2014
Taivalu Enosa, 2009-2013
Bret Fullerton, 2003 (player pool)
USA Eagles National 7s Team
Martin Iosefo, 2014-Present / HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
Ryan Matyas, 2013-2014 / HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
Taivalu Enosa, 2009-TBD / HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
Jeremy Revell, 1999 / Japan, Fiji, Punta de Este, Mar del Plata
Matt Dallow, 1999 / Japan
Kevin Torkelson, 1999 / Hong Kong, Japan
Chris Kron, 1999-2001
Mike Dwyer, 1993 (Player Pool Camp)
Daniela Mogro, 2001 – 2009 – Tempe Women’s 7s Coach
Alison Price, 2004 – 2009 – Tempe Women’s 7s Coach
USA Maccabi Rugby
Elan Mizrahi, 1997 World Games – Israel
Jeremy Revell, 1994 Pan Am Games Gold Medalist – Argentina
Elan Mizrahi, 1994 Pan Am Games Gold Medalist – Argentina
Women's Premier League Rugby
Kyla “Cubbi” Roth – San Diego Surfers
Kaitlin Sigado – ORSU Jesters
Elena Clark – Berkeley All-Blues
USA U20s National Team
James Viafale – 2014 – Hong Kong
Alex Taefu – 2012 – 2013 – USA, France / Jr. World Champs
Sione Letoi – 2012 – S. Africa / Jr. World Champs
Salty Thompson – 2008-2010 / HEAD COACH
Tai Enosa – 2009 – Kenya
Brett Thompson – 2009 – Kenya
Kevin Erskine – 2008 – Wales
Sean Treacy – 2008 – Wales
Stevie Johnston – 2008 – Wales
USA U19s National Team & USA High School All-Americans
Nafi Maafu – 2016 HSAA
Austin Taefu – 2014 / 7s – Vegas, London
James Viafale – 2012-2013 / 7s – London, Vegas
Sione Letoi – 2011
Kelepi Fifita – 2011-2012 – Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, England
Kevin Erskine – 2007 – Ireland
Sean Treacy – 2007 – Ireland
Stevie Johnston – 2007 – Ireland
Ryan Thompson – 2006 – Dubai
Allie Miller – 2005 – Scotland
Benny Mateialona – 2005 – South Africa
Tony Carson – 2004 – South Africa
Nick Whittaker – 2004 – South Africa
International
Lindsey “Lou” Mahoney:
Stars Rugby 7s Team, 2017 / Australia UON Central Coast 7s
Atlantis Rugby 7s Team, 2017 / Barbados 7s
USA Falcons
Ryan Matyas – 2015
Professional Rugby
Peter Tiberio / Seattle Seawolves (2018 National Champions)
Kelepi Fefita / Glendale Raptors (2018 National Runners Up)
Sione Tone Tuihalamaka / San Diego Legion / 2018
Maceo Brown / San Diego Legion / 2018
Brett Thompson / San Diego Legion / 2018
Ryan Matyas / San Diego Legion / 2018
PRO Rugby
Chris Baumann – Denver / 2016
Ryan Koewler – Sacramento / 2016
Ryan Thompson – Sacramento / 2016
Ryan Matyas – San Diego / 2016
Kakalia Pule – San Diego / 2016
Sione Tuihalamaka – San Diego / 2016
USA Rugby League National Team
Mike Dwyer, 1992-1995
Salty Thompson, 1992
Regional Select Side
Michal Wrobel – Pacific Coach Grizzlies – 2002-2003
Loren Broussard – Pacific Coast Jr. Grizzlies – 1990-1991
Mike Dwyer – Pacific Coast Grizzlies 7s (‘91) – Griffins 15s (‘93) – Eastern Rockies Select 15s (‘87)
Alli Underhill – Southern California Griffins
Terri Wilson – Southern California Griffins
Kanisha Saunders – Southern California Griffins
Andrea Dunn – Southern California Griffins
Chelsea McIntosh – Southern California Griffins
Katie “Cootie” Butler – Southern California Griffins
Katie “Pudge” Wright – Southern California Griffins
Kyla “Cubbi” Roth – Southern California Griffins
Anna Jones – Southern California Griffins
Whitney Diem – Southern California Griffins
Elena Clark – Southern California Griffins
Elizabeth Peterson – Southern California Griffins
Kanausha Thompson – Southern California Griffins
Kate DeLisa – Southern California Griffins
Calli Pisel – Southern California Griffins
Jusienda Olsen – Southern California Griffins
Toni Fujiwara – Southern California Griffins
Donna “Jersey” Venture – Southern California Griffins
Nicole “Q” Garce – Southern California Griffins
Kelly “Dave” Pawlowski – Southern California Griffins
Simon Dunlap / Griffins / Sr. Women’s COACH
Nina Freelander – Southern California Griffins
Erica Hiddink – Southern California Griffins
Heleni Kuma – Southern California Griffins
Cari Pick – Southern California Griffins
Sam Santos – Southern California Griffins
Touch Rugby
Melissa Orellana – 2015, 2019 – Touch Rugby Football World Cup
Kaitlin Sigado – 2019 – Touch Rugby Football World Cup
Kyla “Cubbi” Roth – 2015 – Touch Rugby Football World Cup
Tempe Rugby Club Head Coaches
Junior Faasoo / Sr. Men’s Team
Lee Redlegs / Sr. Men’s Team
Salty Thompson / Sr. Men’s Team
Bill Kimball / Sr. Men’s Team
James Sparman / HS Boys Team
Bret Fullerton / HS Boys Team
Fitu Pauga / Youth Teams
Semisi Pulu / Youth Teams
Dave “Jumbo” Blank / Youth Teams
Michael Pawlowski / Sr. Women’s Team
Brad Filgas / Sr. Women’s Team
Simon Dunlap / Sr. Women’s Team
Terri Wilson / Sr. Women’s Team
Katie Thompson / Sr. Women’s Team
Casey Merillat / Co-Sr. Women’s Team
Kakalia Pule / Co-Sr. Women’s Team
Angel Bishop / Sr. Women’s 7s Team
Daniela Mogro / Sr. Women’s 7s Team
Alison Price / Sr. Women’s 7s Team
Aime Boekhout / Sr. Women’s Team
Anna Jones / Sr. Women’s Team