Video of the Fog Men side versus the Petaluma Leghorns on Saturday, March 29, 2008, as shown on our FogTV YouTube channel:

The Fog is proud to announce that its coat-of-arms was recently recognized by the American Heraldry Society for excellence in heraldic design.

The arms were originally created by Fog scrumhalf Pete Arden in early 2001 for the team’s first jersey. A part-time graphic designer with a lifelong interest in heraldry, “Repete” wanted to create an emblem that could stand the test of time without looking trendy or dated — hence the traditional heraldic approach.

Since then, the distinctive silver, black, and blue shield has become an integral part of the club’s identity, turning up in everything from posters, kit bags, and recruiting cards to the club’s website and YouTube video channel.

More information about the meaning and symbolism behind the Fog’s coat of arms is available in the Symbols and Traditions section of our “About” page.

The San Francisco Fog is bringing back Fog Fridays with the first beer bust of many in the 2008 year!

On Friday, March 21, come out to The LookOut Bar at 3600 16th Street (where the Metro Bar used to be), to enjoy all the Budweiser beer you can drink from 6pm to 10pm for only 8 dollars! The Fog will also be selling clothing merchandise (including t-shirts and hats) and holding a raffle with exciting prizes! On top of that, the Fog will be showing its most popular videos from its FogTV YouTube channel on their big screen TVs! And did we mention there will be LOTS of rugby players to hang out with?

Come on out, unwind after a hard work week, and enjoy a beer with us!

The Fog Men played its fifth match of the 2008 NCRFU Season against longtime-rivals the Marin Reds. The Fog fought with conviction and passion for all 80 minutes, rallying from behind with two quick tries and tasting victory only a few feet away, in what may have been the Fog Men’s best effort of the season thus far.

• Video highlights (FogTV/YouTube):   Men’s Side

The illustrious Fog B-Side celebrated a glorious day of rugby as victors of a hard-fought contest against the evenly-matched SFSU Gators collegiate rugby club, scoring four tries to the Gators’ two. The game was a testament to how far the Fog B-Side has come, and how much farther they can go.

• Video highlights (FogTV/YouTube):   B Side

With half of the 2008 NCRFU Season behind them, the Fog Men met halfway with across-the-bay rivals Berkeley RFC for a riveting league match in the middle of the bay, giving it their complete all for the whole game in which Berkeley prevailed in the end.

Shortly after, the ever-progressing Fog B Side suited up for a seconds match with the Berkeley B Side, playing a hard-fought match.

• Video highlights (FogTV/YouTube):   Men’s Side

The Fog Women returned to the pitch for 2008 by competing in a friendly match against national champions Berkeley All-Blues. Though faced with adversity, the Fog showed excellent defense at the base of the scrum and recycled the ball well in a game played in three 30-minute “halves.”

Check out our Lady Fog Rugby blog for the full match report by our women’s coach.

On the first day of March, the Fog Men continued on their 2008 season, traveling for two hours into the central valley for a league match against the Stanislaus Harlots in Modesto, CA. The game proved to be a well-fought high-scoring affair, as the Fog scored more tries than in any previous league match in history. Though the final outcome showed the Harlots as the victors, the Fog emerged with a renewed sense of vigor that is sure to emanate in future matches.

Shortly after, the Fog B-Side continued on their progression towards pre-eminence, scoring a hard-fought try towards the end of the contest. A great time was had by all of the players and supporters.

• Video highlights (FogTV/YouTube):   Men’s Side

After a three-week hiatus, the Fog Men welcomed Mission RFC, a formidable NCRFU Division III opponent, to its home pitch on Treasure Island for the second match of the Men’s 2008 Season. The match was close for the first 40 minutes, with Mission pulling away with the victory in the end.

Shortly after, the up-and-coming Fog B-Side, victors of their last match three weeks earlier, squared off against the San Jose Mauraders B-Side on the same pitch, and a great time was had by all amidst the harsh weather conditions.

• Video highlights (FogTV/YouTube):   Men’s Side

It is with regret and deep sorrow that we report that Ben Susau, a winger for the San Francisco Fog RFC for the past two years, has unexpectedly passed away in Hawaii.

The Fog was the first club to give “Little Ben” an unequivocal taste of rugby, and he loved both the sport and the team immensely.

In the words of Fog member Hugh Keelan:

There was nothing little about Ben, either in presence or in spirit. On the field, he was a big-hearted, fearless, speedy winger; off the field, he had the biggest grin this side of Fiji.

I feel some comfort in knowing that where Ben has gone he’s now in the company of the Fog’s finest: Mark Bingham, Mark Rumple, Darrin Perry, Tim Fox. Those boys will look after him well. I reckon that together they’ll all be playing the game that’s played in heaven.

Rest in peace, Little Ben. We will miss you tremendously.