Southern California U19 Griffins played 4 games at the Rugby California Tournament in San Francisco on June 5 and June 6. They finished the tournament at 2-2
Win vs Skyhawk conference 11-5 2 penalty kicks by Max Robin (10) 1 try by Garrett Brewer (15)
Loss to Bay Area 32-0 (Bay area wins the tournament)
Loss to Hawaii 17-12 Try by Alex Bercovici (4) Try by Nate Nunno (11) 1 conversion by Garrett Brewer (15)
Win vs Sacramento Valley 17-10 1 try by Stewart Armas (10) 1 try by Garrett Brewer (15) 1 Penalty kick and 2 conversions by Max Robin
The U19 Griffins are the official Southern California All Star Mens Rugby team composed of the best Southern California Rugby players born in 1991 and 1992. In 2010, the Griffins will represent
Southern California at the Rugby California All Star tournament held in San Francisco on June 5 and June 6. The SoCal Griffins will play Redwood Empire, Sacramento Valley, San Francisco Bay,Skyhawk conference and Hawaii representative teams.
The Rugby California All Star tournament is endorsed by USA Rugby. It will also be a showcase of the best California players in front of the USA Rugby national selectors for the USA HS All American team and for the USA U20 national team.
This webpage is the primary source of information for SoCal U19 Griffins players nominations, tryouts, assemblies, players fees payment and tournament information.
Our staff for this year: Bruno Artero: Head Coach /Backs Coach Contact info: 858 245 7741 rugby@brunoartero.com Tom Cregg: Forwards Coach (SOC Gators) Jo Fontana: Forwards Coach (OMBAC - San Diego State University)
James French played for two seasons with the U17 SoCal "Griffins" All Star team. He passed away on Friday February 19, 2010 at age 17. James was passionate about Rugby. We will remember him as as cheerful young man who had talent, who had pride and a great sense of loyalty to his team and to his teammates. He was truly exemplar. This Griffins season is dedicated to James!
