Ray Sheeran Field Explained

Ray Sheeran-Wells Field
Location:San Francisco, California
Coordinates:37.8209°N -122.3662°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

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

External links

Notes and References

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