FOG RUGBY MAKES EXCELLENT SHOWING ON DAY 1

The San Francisco Fog RFC achieved near perfection on the first day of The Bingham Cup® tournament in Minneapolis, Minnesota, winning all four of their matches with only one try scored against them all day, despite temperatures that soared into the 80’s on a mostly sunny yet very windy day.

SF Fog B Side 31 - Ottawa Wolves 5

The first match for the Fog reunited the club with two of its former members, who after leaving San Francisco founded the Ottawa Wolves, the Canadian Nation Capital Regions first gay-friendly rugby football club. Both sides played spirited rugby, with the Wolves scoring the lone try against the Fog on the first day of the tournament.

SF Fog A Side 12 - Seattle Quake A Side 0

The Fog’s A side continued its West Coast rivalry with the Seattle Quake’s A side to start the day. Each side grinded out a grueling 20 minutes with no score at halftime, and the Fog broke through in the second half with two tries to grab the victory.

SF Fog B Side 20 - La Rebelyon 0

The Fog’s B side continued its international competition with the La Rebelyon, a rugby team from France. With strong and dedicated play by both the backs and the forwards, the Fog scored four tries en route to a solid match.

SF Fog A Side 58 - Minnesota Mayhem 0

Ending day one with the hosts of The Bingham Cup 2010 tournament in the Minnesota Mayhem, the Fog’s A side picked up where they left off in their first game, ramping up their play until they were firing on all cylinders in scoring a decisive win.

After months of preparation and fundraising, the Fog men’s A Side and B Side are heading to Minneapolis, MN, with the goal of reclaiming the Bingham Cup®.

In 2002 Fog Rugby hosted the first Bingham Cup, which is named after the late Mark Bingham, a Fog founding member and 9-11 hero. The Fog are two-time Cup champions (2002 and 2004). In the 2008 tournament in Dublin, the Sydney Convicts claimed the cup.

The schedule for Day One of the tournament — Friday, June 18 — is as follows:

A Side
12pm: Seattle
3pm: Minneapolis

B Side
10am: Ottawa
2pm: La Rebelyon

For more information on the tournament, visit the Bingham Cup 2010 website or the Bingham Cup Wikipedia article.

This Sunday the LGBTIQQ Folks and Friends of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island will be holding a Pride Picnic to celebrate June Pride month. Fog Rugby members and friends are encouraged to attend.

The picnic is a potluck barbecue and will take place at the picnic area on Yerba Buena Island’s Clipper Cove near the intersection of Treasure Island Road and Macalla Road. Drivers should park in the Building One parking lot on Avenue of the Palms (immediate right after the guard gate) and walk back across the causeway to the picnic area. Walking directions from the parking lot are posted below.

Place: Clipper Cove Picnic Area, Yerba Buena Island
Date: Sunday, June 13
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm

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On Friday, June 4, join the men and women of Fog Rugby at the Lone Star Saloon in SOMA to enjoy good company, cheap drinks, and rugby viewing on the TV screen. Drink specials include $2.50 domestic bottles, $3 Bass Ale, $3 well drinks, and $5 Jack Daniels! The Fog’s own Professor & Jonboy (Dubalicious/Swag) will be DJ’ing.

Be sure to check out the selection of Fog Rugby T-shirts and hats on sale that night. We’ll also be raffling off exciting prizes throughout the evening.

Come on out to unwind after a hard work-week, enjoy a few drinks, and watch rugby with the men and women of Fog Rugby.

Place: Lone Star Saloon (1354 Harrison Street, San Francisco)
Date: Friday, June 4
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm

On Saturday, June 5, join the men and women of Fog Rugby at the Lone Star Saloon in SOMA to enjoy all the beer you can drink from 3pm to 7pm for only $9 (hot ruggers included!).

We’ll also be selling jello shots and raffling off exciting prizes throughout the afternoon.

Place: Lone Star Saloon (1354 Harrison Street, San Francisco)
Date: Saturday, June 5
Time: 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Fog supporters are invited to the Fog Annual Banquet on Friday, May 28. Join us for good food, beverages, and shenanigans.

Place: Basque Cultural Center (599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco)
Date: Friday, May 28
Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm

This Sunday, May 16, join the men and women of Fog Rugby at the Edge Bar in the Castro to enjoy all the beer you can drink from 3pm to 7pm for only $8 (hot ruggers included!).

We’ll also be raffling off exciting prizes throughout the afternoon.

Place: The Edge Bar (18th & Collingwood St)
Date: Sunday, May 16
Time: 3:00pm to 7:00pm

This Friday, January 22, join the men and women of Fog Rugby at the Lone Star Saloon in SOMA to enjoy good company, cheap drinks, and rugby viewing on the TV screen. Drink specials include $2.50 domestic bottles, $3 Bass Ale, $3 well drinks, and $5 Jack Daniels!

Be sure to check out the selection of Fog Rugby T-shirts and hats on sale that night. We’ll also be raffling off exciting prizes throughout the evening.

Come on out to unwind after a hard work-week, enjoy a few drinks, and watch rugby with the men and women of Fog Rugby.

Place: Lone Star Saloon (1354 Harrison Street, San Francisco)
Date: Friday, May 14
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm

This Friday, May 7, the Fog Men will face off against the Queensland Outback Barbarians, an Australian team currently touring the US.

It’s a rare treat for the Fog to host an international opponent on Treasure Island, so don’t miss this opportunity to watch some exciting rugby.

The match will take place at the Fog Rugby pitch. Kickoff is at 6:30pm.

Guys and Gals, grab your best outfit and come on out on Saturday, May 8, to watch or partake in the excitement of jello wrestling! Support the worthy causes of Fog Rugby and the AIDS Lifecycle as you enjoy the thrilling throwdowns between scantily clad boys and girls covered from head to toe in J-E-L-L-O.

Join us at The Endup from 3pm to 7pm for jello shots, beer, and lots of wrestling!

$15 gets you in the door, and all the beer you can drink. Jello shots will be sold at $3 a pop, and mixed drinks will be available from the inside bar. Get your ticket today!

Place: The Endup (corner of 6th and Harrison)
Date: Saturday, May 8
Time: 3:00pm to 7:00pm

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