The Twelve: In Loving Remembrance
Honoring Mark Bingham, Alice Hoagland, and the fallen heroes who built the foundation of inclusive rugby.
Mark Bingham
“Hero of Flight 93”
Founding Forward & Co-Founder
“Founding spirit of the SF Fog RFC, Bingham Cup namesake, perpetual exemplar of courage.”
Alice Hoagland
“Mother of the Fog”
Honorary Member & Guardian
“Champion of inclusive rugby, mother of Mark Bingham, beloved presence on our sidelines worldwide.”
Bryce Boogaard
“The Anchor”
Prop & Club Officer
“Fierce front-row pillar, mentor to generations of rookie props, eternal brotherhood.”
Derrick Lee
“Flash”
Founding Wing
“Inaugural 2000 season pioneer whose speed and generosity shaped our clubhouse culture.”
Frank Merlo
“Tank”
Lock & Team Captain
“Commanding leadership on pitch and unmatched camaraderie in the Third Half.”
Jason Flatt
“Jay”
Flanker
“Relentless work rate at the breakdown and unwavering devotion to community service.”
KC Cavanaugh
“KC”
Veteran Lock & Trustee
“Wise counsel, gentle giant, foundational pillar of our 501(c)(3) charity governance.”
Michael Davis
“Spike”
Scrum-Half
“Field general whose sharp passes and sharp wit ignited every Fog rally.”
Patrick Henderson
“Pat”
Outside Center
“Bingham Cup globetrotter across four continents, bringing inclusive rugby to the world.”
Robert Scott
“Bob”
Club Secretary & Back
“Architect of our earliest bylaws and tireless organizer of our West Coast tours.”
Scott Campbell
“Scotty”
Number Eight
“Unstoppable off the back of the scrum and first to welcome new ruggers at Pilsner Inn.”
Thomas Jenkins
“TJ”
Fly-Half & Coach
“Master tactician who taught generations of rookies the joy of the rugby pass.”
SF Fog RFC Honors & Awards
Mark Bingham Memorial Award
Bestowed on the player who embodies courage, inclusivity, and competitive spirit.
Bingham Cup Challenger Trophy
International biennial inclusive rugby world championship.
Founders Hall of Fame
Honoring visionary pioneers who founded SF Fog RFC and championed inclusive rugby worldwide.
BINGHAM CUP WORLD TOUR
From founding the inaugural tournament in San Francisco in 2002 to competing across five continents, trace 25 years of international inclusive rugby heritage.