09/06/2026
The American River College Rugby family is heartbroken by the passing of Dominic “Dom” Peterson.
Our love and deepest condolences go out to Dom’s family and loved ones, his friends and teammates, and the entire Saint Mary’s College Rugby community.
Dom was a great young man who made the people around him better simply by being part of their lives. He will be deeply missed, but the impact he made on his teammates, friends, and the rugby community will not be forgotten. - Zach
On behalf of the College Rugby Association of America, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Dominic Peterson, and to the entire Saint Mary’s College and Saint Mary’s Rugby communities.
The loss of a young man and teammate in circumstances like these is difficult to comprehend. Our thoughts are especially with Dominic’s teammates, coaches, classmates, and everyone who was with him on Friday.
Rugby has always been more than a game. The bonds formed within a team are profound, and when one member of that family is lost, the impact is felt throughout the wider rugby community.
We mourn with Saint Mary’s, and we hold Dominic’s family, teammates, coaches, and friends in our thoughts during an unimaginably difficult time.
Paul Keeler
Executive Director
College Rugby Association of America
