2026 postseason · Result verified
The 2026 postseason
OMBAC won the Southern California final 23–17 over Belmont Shore before Seattle ended the regional campaign with a 47–34 win.
Read the regional recap ↗
OMBAC Rugby · Since 1966Rugby in
Rugby in
San Diego.
Training, matches and club news.
OMBAC Rugby · 1966–202660th Anniversary
Celebration
Roll on Beach premiere & Hall of Fame gala
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Noon–4 p.m.
San Diego State Parma-Payne Alumni Center
5250 55th Street · San Diego, CA 92182
The inaugural OMBAC Rugby Hall of Fame
The premiere of Roll on Beach, a 60-minute documentary narrated by Hank Bauer, and the first OMBAC Rugby Hall of Fame inductions. Alex Corbisiero will preview the 2027 season. There will be a buffet lunch and a full bar.
$200Individual$150Current player$1,500Table of eight
Plus ticketing fees. Player tickets require CIPP registration with OMBAC or the Wallabies. Seating is limited.
Bringing a table? One “Bundle” seats eight. Send guest names to Jon Hinkin · hinkin@hotmail.com by November 1.
Reserve your seats ↗Read the full celebration announcement & booking details
What’s on
OMBAC Rugby celebrates its 60th anniversary, 1966–2026, on Sunday, November 15, from noon to 4 p.m. Pacific at the San Diego State Parma-Payne Alumni Center, 5250 55th Street, San Diego, CA 92182.
The first Hall of Fame inductees are Ed Ayub, Pat “Rags” Boyl, J.D. Dahlen, Bing Dawson, Klaus Mendenhall and Bob Watkins.
Coach Alex Corbisiero will preview the 2027 season and recognize players from this season. There will be a buffet lunch, a full bar and parking.
The documentary
Roll on Beach covers OMBAC Rugby from its founding in 1966 to the present team.
Former Chargers player, CBS Sports broadcaster and rugby player Hank Bauer narrates the film.
Tickets, tables & event contact
One “Bundle” is a table of eight. Email guest names to Jon Hinkin at hinkin@hotmail.com by November 1. The announcement notes that a portion of your payment is tax deductible; email Jon if you need an official letter.
See you Sunday, November 15. Roll on Beach!1966Rugby founded
6National fifteens titles
6National sevens titles
Robb FieldOur home on the coast
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Come to training
New and returning players are welcome. Contact the club before your first session.
- Senior training
- Tuesday & Thursday · 6–8 p.m.
- Training ground
- North Clairemont Recreation Park
- First practice
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Youth players
- Wallabies registration ↗
Match centre
Official OMBAC league page ↗Matches and results
Senior 15s, summer 7s, youth rugby, and the latest verified results.
Dates to be confirmed
Training is underway: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. at North Clairemont Recreation Park. The 2026/27 match schedule is awaiting confirmation.
Summer rugby
Summer sevens
OMBAC’s summer sevens programme is led by Perry Baker. Upcoming tournament dates and session times are awaiting confirmation; contact the club for the next summer programme.
OMBAC Wallabies
Wallabies youth rugby
Youth registration, age-group fixtures, and practice arrangements are maintained by the Wallabies. Their U16–U18 page announces spring registration coming early 2027.
| When | Opponent / competition | Score | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Seattle Orcas Pacific semifinal · Las Vegas | 34–47 | USA Club Rugby ↗ |
| April 2026 | Belmont Shore Southern California final | 23–17 | USA Club Rugby ↗ |
| January 2026 | Belmont Shore Regular season | 33–33 | USA Club Rugby ↗ |
Checked October 13, 2026. Confirm kickoff and venue with the club before travelling.
Around the club
Club news
Youth rugby · Club notice
Winter registration is open.
The Wallabies’ U8–U14 page lists early bird discounts through October 19 and a November 3 practice start. Confirm the applicable season and location on their site.
See registration details ↗
Our heritage
OMBAC history
Team photos, match reports and records from the club’s early years onwards.
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Team news, match photos and updates from the club.
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Wallabies
youth rugby
The OMBAC Wallabies run youth rugby from co-ed non-contact touch through high school competition. Training takes place at Robb Field and Clairemont. Visit the Wallabies site for age groups and registration.
U8–U14 · Co-edU16–U18 · Boys
The U16–U18 page announces spring registration coming early 2027 and says it typically opens in January or February.
The coaches
15s Head Coach
Alex Corbisiero
Previously a scrum coach with the LA Giltinis and San Diego Legion.
- 31 England caps
- 2013 British & Irish Lions tour
- Premiership champion with Northampton Saints
7s Summer Coach
Perry Baker
- 2× World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year: 2017 & 2018
- 3× Olympian: Rio, Tokyo & Paris
OMBAC and the Eagles
OMBAC players, coaches and support staff who have represented USA rugby.
Brian VizardUSA captain
Mike SaundersOMBAC captain · 1985–1993
Kevin HigginsUSA captain
Bing DawsonCoach & club builderMore OMBAC captains: Ray Green · Mike Stanaway. Explore every player and club figure →
Bing Dawson photograph: US Rugby Foundation Hall of Fame.
The archive · 1954 to now
Explore the full history →The club archive
Browse the club’s history by decade. Select a photograph to enlarge it.
1954 · OMBAC & Over-The-Line
The club was incorporated in 1954, with Over-The-Line born on the Mission Beach sand. Boardwalk life and sand sports set the scene for everything that followed.
Help complete the archive
Help fill the club archive
Share a dated photograph, programme, or clipping. We’ll add its story and credit the contributor.
Contribute to this decade1966 · A rugby club takes shape
SDSU Aztec alumni founded OMBAC Rugby in 1966. The side entered Southern California First Division competition in 1968.
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Contribute to this decadeTouring rugby in the 1970s
Regional rugby and international touring matches brought visitors from New Zealand, Australia, England, and Wales to San Diego.
1985, 1988 & 1989 · The breakthrough
A first National Sevens title in 1985, followed by National Division I fifteens championships in 1988 and 1989.
Four fifteens titles. Another sevens crown.
National fifteens titles followed in 1991, 1993, 1994, and 1996. OMBAC won its second National Sevens championship in 1995.
Little Q and the 2000s
Little Q Field became the club’s home in the early 2000s. The sevens three-peat came in 2000, 2001, and 2002, with a separate sixth title in 2006. OMBAC also won the 2006 Rugby Super League.
Depth across the club
The Division III side won the 2010 national championship. OMBAC became a founding member of the Pacific Rugby Premiership in 2014.
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Open collection ↗Back to the coast
The move to Robb Field in 2021 brought the home pitch back to the coast. OMBAC won the 2024/25 Southern California final 34–33 and the 2026 final 23–17, both against Belmont Shore.
Watch archive footage: the 1989 national final
Historical match footage. Watch on YouTube ↗
The six National Division I fifteens and six National Sevens titles span 1985–2006. The 2006 Rugby Super League and 2010 Division III championships are listed separately.
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