Rookie Day and Stanford 49, Cal 30

Sunday was a very important day for the SWR rookies. They had the opportunity to play with rookies from our favorite school across the bay, Cal. After going through a series of stations to work on their skills, the rookies were split into forwards and backs and had a chance to learn about their position for the first time. Then mixed sides scrimmage to broaden their understanding of the game. Rookie day was immediately followed by a scrimmage between Stanford and Cal. Although the scrimmage was mostly returners, several rookies had the opportunity to play in their first ever rugby game. They did well to adjust to confusing situations, and at the end of the day, the speed of Stanford's back line was no match for Cal. Stanford repeatedly scored off of key line breaks and won the game 49-30. The victory was made even sweeter by the number of alumni who came out to cheer on the team. We would like to thank our alumni for their support as we strive to continue the rich tradition of Stanford Women's Rugby.