Game Reports

San Francisco Golden Gate U23’s Play First Ever Game Against Cal Maritime Rugby

Vallejo, CA, (November 13, 2005) - Cal Maritime Rugby hosted the first ever game played by San Francisco Golden Gate U23’s. In an evenly matched pre-season contest, SF Golden Gate scored a try in the final five minutes to seal the victory 29-33.

The newly created SF Golden Gate U23’s team is comprised of players with strong rugby experience who are looking to force their way into the senior men’s team. SF Golden Gate took an early lead of 18-10 at the end of the first period with some physical play and some powerful running.

In a close competitive game, Cal Maritime played every squad member who gained valuable pre-season game time. As SF Golden Gate began to tire, the Keelhaulers took the lead with 10 minutes to go, before the experience of SF Golden Gate closed out the game.

Two tries from flanker Tony Maude, took his impressive pre-season total to three tries. Center Sean Jenkins rounded off another good game with his first ever try while Mike Schindler and Allen Clark both scored well taken tries.

“We are still learning the game as a team. The new players are developing very well.” said Coach Edward Roberts, “It was exciting to see the players fight back to take the lead near the end and scoring five tries is always very encouraging. But we still have some work to do on our contact skills and set-pieces.”

The next pre-season game is away against University of Pacific on Saturday November 19.

Tries: Maude (2), Schindler, Jenkins, Clark
Cons: Rathbun (2)