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October 14, 2013

Savannah v. Hilton Head (Week 2)

The Savannah Shamrocks traveled to Hilton Head Island to take on their archrivals the Gators.  Hilton Head came into the game a surprising 0-1, after losing their season opener to Valdosta State on the road.  The Shamrocks came into the game 1-0 after drubbing Golden Isles in their home opener MORE

October 2, 2013

2013-14 Division 3 GRU Standings

  GOLD DIVISION     W L PF PA 1. Savannah Shamrocks 5 0  238 72 2. Athens Eagles 4 1 187 100 3. High Country 2 3 123 143 4. Atlanta Renegades 2 3 196 187 5. N.A.R.C. 2  3  165  221 6. Hilton Head 0 5 44  217 MORE

September 30, 2013

Savannah v. Golden Isles (Matrix Season Week 1)

Savannah kicked off their 2013-14 league season this past weekend against their rivals from Golden Isles, the Hammerheads.  Some pre-season trash talking between fullback, Dontae  Lawrence, and his former team had the Shamrocks fired up to defend their new teammate and send a message to rest of the league.  Right MORE

September 19, 2013

Savannah v. Valdosta State (Grand Final)

Savannah and VSU showed up to the fields as it was thankfully announced that the kickoff would be delayed thirty minutes.  Both teams appeared under the weather due to hard fought semi-finals the day before and perhaps some hard fought social endeavors later that evening.  In the end Savannah would MORE

September 19, 2013

Savannah v. Exiles (Semi-Final)

The Shamrocks looked to take the field against perennial Black Rose favorites the Exiles (Georgia Southern Alumni).  The Exiles entered the game undefeated as well and the #1 seed in the tournament and right from the opening whistle it was clear that this was going to be a different sort MORE

September 16, 2013

Savannah v. Golden Isles (Black Rose round 2)

The Savannah Shamrocks moved into the second round of the Black Rose Tournament and faced off against their long-time rivals, the Golden Isles Hammerheads.  The Shamrocks came out with an aggressive defensive effort that kept the Hammerheads pinned deep in their own territory for much of the first half.  An MORE

September 16, 2013

Savannah v. Georgia College and State Univ (Black Rose round 1)

The Shamrocks took the field at 9:00 against a new upstart program from Georgia College and State University (GSCU) and took control of the match right from the opening whistle.  Scoring by the Rocks early in the first half was team newcomer, Bruce Hicks, who touched down in the corner MORE

August 5, 2013

Savannah Shamrocks to Support USA Rugby in Style

The Savannah Shamrocks will be coming to Charleston in force to support the Eagles as they take on Canada in a World Cup Qualifying match on August 17.   A charter bus has been arranged and many Shamrocks and their supporters will be arriving in force to show their support for MORE

August 5, 2013

15s Season Start Date

Both the men’s and women’s team have selected August 20 as the start of 15s practice this year.  The men’s team is awaiting final word from USA Rugby South regarding their matrix schedule but rest assured there will be matrix games in both 2013 and 2014 as we look forward MORE

August 5, 2013

7s Season Comes to a Close

Another summer 7s campaign has come to a close following the Gratis 7s in Savannah, GA, and both the men’s and women’s teams had strong showings.  The women’s team battled to a 3rd place finish as the co-hosts of the tournament against some stiff competition.  Congratulations to the women’s champion MORE