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Ray Sheeran Field

Coordinates: 37°49′15″N 122°21′58″W / 37.820892°N 122.366195°W / 37.820892; -122.366195
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Ray Sheeran-Wells Field
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LocationSan Francisco, California
Coordinates37°49′15″N 122°21′58″W / 37.820892°N 122.366195°W / 37.820892; -122.366195
OwnerCity and County of San Francisco
Surfacenatural grass
Tenants
San 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

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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

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  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.
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