2026 postseason · Result verified
A SoCal title. A Pacific test.
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 ↗
San Diego, California · Rugby since 1966Grit, sand,
Grit, sand,
and glory.
A club built on coastal roots, championship rugby, and the people beside you. Find your place at OMBAC.
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
60 years. 60 minutes. The premiere of Roll on Beach, narrated by Hank Bauer. Plus Alex Corbisiero’s 2027 season preview, a buffet luncheon, full bar, and plenty of parking.
$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
Mark your calendar for the event of the year.
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 grand celebration includes the announcement of the OMBAC Rugby Hall of Fame and the induction of six legends: 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 key players from this season. A tasty buffet luncheon, full bar, and plenty of parking cap off the afternoon.
60 years of rugby. 60 minutes of film.
The long-awaited documentary Roll on Beach spans the 60 years of OMBAC Rugby history in 60 minutes, from its birth in 1966, spawned by the parent club, Old Mission Beach Athletic Club, to the present team.
Hank Bauer, former Charger football great, CBS Sports broadcaster and former rugger, narrates this amazing legacy of blood, sweat, tears, cheers and beers.
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
New player? Start here.Your first session.
Your first session.
Your next club.
New to rugby, returning to the game, or looking for a new challenge? Introduce yourself and the club can help you find the right 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 ↗Know where we stand.
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
Fast rugby. The same blue.
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
The next generation’s next game.
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
The story continues.
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
Built on the coast.
From the club’s beginnings in 1954 to rugby in 1966, explore the photographs, people, and championship sides behind OMBAC.
Explore the archive →THE NEXT GENERATION · OMBAC WALLABIESBUILDING CHAMPIONS
BUILDING CHAMPIONS
FROM THE GROUND UP
From co-ed non-contact touch to high school competition, OMBAC Wallabies Youth Rugby develops skills, leadership, and camaraderie grounded in “The Wallaby Way”. Training out of Robb Field and Clairemont, the youth programme helps players progress into high school, college, and senior club rugby.
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.
World-class experience · One club
Leadership that raises the bar.
International experience, right here on the coast. Meet the coaches leading OMBAC’s fifteens and summer sevens programmes.
15s Head Coach
Alex Corbisiero
Former England and British & Irish Lions prop. Corbisiero brings top-level playing and coaching experience to OMBAC.
- 31 England caps
- 2013 British & Irish Lions tour
- Premiership champion with Northampton Saints
7s Summer Coach
Perry Baker
One of American sevens’ most recognisable players brings his speed, finishing, and international experience to the summer programme.
- 2× World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year: 2017 & 2018
- 3× Olympian: Rio, Tokyo & Paris
- USA international sevens standout
From the club to the world
All 98 people →The people who wore the red, white and blue.
Captains, coaches, and teammates across generations. Explore the people who helped build OMBAC and carry its rugby into the world.
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 nowA club. Eight decades.
Explore the full history →A club. Eight decades.
Countless stories.
Explore OMBAC by decade, from sand roots to championship sides. Open a photograph for a closer look.
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.
Help complete the archive
Help fill the rugby archive
Share a dated photograph, programme, or clipping. We’ll add its story and credit the contributor.
Contribute to this decadeA coastal powerhouse
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.
A new home. More silverware.
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.
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.
From the club · Photos & Instagram
Follow @ombacrugby ↗Blue, beyond the touchline.
Match days, road trips, new teammates. Follow what’s happening at @ombacrugby.
From the club photo archive Latest posts on Instagram ↗
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