2009-2010 Post Season Recap

Mon, 2009-08-31 17:00

	SMC Receives Top National Rankings 6/25/2010-- American Rugby News recently named the Gaels as the 7th highest ranking team in the nation. Rugby Magazine slotted the Gaels in the #8 spot in their final analysis of the intercollegiate rankings for 2009-2010.
	Gael Ruggers Training Abroad 6/25/2010-- The SMC Gaels will continue rugby success as they train & compete in Australia & New Zealand this summer. C. Clark, M.Haley, T. Maupin & M.Hensly will play in Australia. A.Cook, J.Brophy, S.Cassinelli, R.Carlson A.Lee, J.Jones & L. Napier will play in New Zealand.
	American Rugby News & Rugby Magazine Name All-Americans 6/25/2010-- Matt Hensley & Chad Clark were recently selected as All-Americans by American Rugby News. Matt Crawford’09 was honored as a 1st team All American selection by Rugby Magazine. 2nd team selections included Kyle Batten’09 & Clark’11.
	Clark Named DUR Recipient 6/2/2010-- Following his All-American selection to the ARN DUR All-American team, SMC junior, Chad Clark was chosen from a long list of players to receive the annual Down Under Rugby sponsorship to attend its summer program in Australia.
	Saint Mary's Advances to Round of 16 4/17/10- Although the Gaels lost to Arkansas State 23-39 on Friday, SMC defeated Bowling Green 52-31 for the consolation title among the top 16 Rugby teams in the nation.
	Gaels Qualify for the Round of 16 >> 4/3/2010- Saint Mary’s defeated UC Davis 41-19 in PCRFU Playoffs, in Moraga, to qualify for the Round of 16 in Santa Barbara, April 16-18th.