Four Wake Rugby Alumni Playing in USA Rugby Men's Club Playoffs in Columbia, SC

David Buckingham, '07, in action for New Orleans

Four former Wake Forest rugby players will be participating in the USA Rugby Men's Club Championships round of 16 the weekend of May 22-23 in Columbia, SC. Aiden O'Leary, '05 plays wing and fullback for New Haven, who faces Life University in the Division I competition. Matt Gottbrecht, '09 plays #8 for Middlesex, who matches up against Brandywine in the Division II competition. Also playing in the Division II competition is David Buckingham, '07, a wing/fullback for New Orleans. New Orleans opens their title pursuit with a matchup against Lincoln Park. Finally, Rusty Hedrick, '07, will play for the Triad Dogs in Division III as they take on Cedar Rapids. Hedrick is a lock/prop for Triad.