Ray Sheeran Field

Rugby facility on Treasure Island in San Francisco, California

37°49′15″N 122°21′58″W / 37.820892°N 122.366195°W / 37.820892; -122.366195OwnerCity and County of San FranciscoSurfacenatural grassTenantsSan Francisco Golden Gate RFC
Olympic Club
San Francisco Fog RFC
Páirc na nGael
San Francisco Stars Netball Club
Life West Gladiatrix

Ray Sheeran-Wells Field is a rugby facility on Treasure Island in San Francisco, California that opened in 2005.

History

The San Francisco Golden Gate RFC leased land and a former PX building from the city of for the purpose of building a field and clubhouse. The pitch was formerly named for former club President and current Director Greg Rocca. In March 2011 the pitch was renamed to Ray Sheeran Field.[1]

Ray Sheeran Field hosted the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 Emirates Airline USA Rugby National Rugby Sevens Club Sevens Championships.[2][3]

English Premiership rugby union side Harlequins also used the facility as a training ground during their San Francisco tour as part of their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2016-17 season

References

  1. ^ "About SFGG - Ray Sheeran Field". Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  2. ^ "USA Rugby - Club Championships". Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  3. ^ "USA Rugby National Club 7s Championship". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 4 April 2013.

External links

  • Treasure Island Development Authority
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