Samaniego Leaving St. Mary's Program
Longtime St. Mary’s College of California volunteer coach Tony Samaniego is leaving the program after almost ten years with the team.
Samaniego, who helped run the Gaels 7s team, partnering with John Tyler and Mark Bass to lead the team to the USA Rugby Plate in 2011, 4th in 2012, and a runner-up position in 2013.
Battaglia Garners Cal HonorCal senior Andrew Battaglia was named the school's Athlete of the Week, an award that covers all varsity sports at the University of California. Battaglia earned the Muscle Milk Student Athlete of the Week honor after leading the Bears to a PAC 7s Rugby Championship this past weekend. In addition to his defense, which helped to limit
Cal Wins PAC 7s
BERKELEY – California beat Arizona State, 45-5, to win its third straight PAC 7s Rugby Championship Sunday on Witter Rugby Field. The Golden Bears (15-1) also defeated Utah, 34-0, in the semifinals to exit the 11-team, 33-match event unbeaten with the tourney’s most points (226) and tries (38), and fewest points allowed (10 on two tries).
Cal, UCLA Lead in PAC 7s
Cal and UCLA ran the table in pool games at the PAC 7s Rugby Championship Saturday at Witter Rugby Field, setting up a potential clash between the rivals.
Arizona State finished the day 3-1, and Utah also finished 3-1 to finish second in pool play to join UCLA and Cal in the semis.
Cal, UCLA, ASU Head PAC 7s
College Rugby has certainly received a boost since groups of teams have aligned themselves with established football conferences.
