Ray Sheeran Field
Rugby facility on Treasure Island in San Francisco, California
Ray Sheeran-Wells Field is a rugby facility on Treasure Island in San Francisco, California that opened in 2005.
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| Location | San Francisco, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°49′15″N 122°21′58″W / 37.820892°N 122.366195°W |
| Owner | City and County of San Francisco |
| Surface | natural grass |
| Tenants | |
| San Francisco Golden Gate RFC Olympic Club San Francisco Fog RFC Páirc na nGael San Francisco Stars Netball Club Life West Gladiatrix | |
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
- ^ "About SFGG - Ray Sheeran Field". Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ "USA Rugby - Club Championships". Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ "USA Rugby National Club 7s Championship". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 4 April 2013.