Organized Mayhem The B.A.T.S. Rugby Club Story - Full Version

BATS were one of the best clubs in the SF Bay Area. Went on tour with them in '87 to New Zealand and Australia. There once was a time when four games would be going on at the same time on any given Saturday at the Polo Grounds in Golden Gate Park, December/January through to March and April. San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Club has kept the game alive on Treasure Island at their facility.

[@jhondgolder1415]

Wonderful tribute to the beginnings of top level U.S. club rugby. I was around - my first encounter w/ rugby 1968 at UC Santa Barbara. Helped start Univ. of Ariz club in '69. Played w/ San Francisco Rugby Club '70-71 under president Peter Clark and learned how to sing & PARTY w/ the Brit ex-pats. Saw BATS, Ramblers, Olympic Club, UCB Bears very impressive contests Joined the Santa Cruz Rebels '84-94 under pres & capt. Rod Caborn at Monterey & Santa Barbara tournaments 2nd Div. Catalina Island Tournament in '68 w/ Ariz.RC and again w/ Red Rock Roaches Old Boys fr Tucson ? yr. Hooked for Calif Bald Eagles at Aspen RuggerFest. In '94 .the SC Rebels took BOTH Field & Social trophies at the Maggotfest Misssoula Montana...Wild West Rugby Fest Scottsdale 2000 SOOOOO many good memories & stories & friends from my rugby days!!!! CHEERS to all you old ruggers- BEST BALL GAME in the world!

[@GrammieMax59]

My husband, Sandy Friedman, loved to tell stories of his time as a Rugby player with the B.A.T.S..... some of his greatest memories. I loved this film!! Thank you for all of your hard work on this project!.

[@thesleepwitch]

what a sweet story- yet brutal!! the LSD folks LOL.

[@MrCaplon]

Absolutely love this video. Thanks Rick Winter for sharing.

[@bruatou]

There is my grandpa 🥺❤️

[@thiamarkson9015]

This reaction is one of the reasons why I wanted to make this film! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@billbisharat2872]

I played for the Capitols back in the day and have fond memories of Hawley and Blanchfield; both were superior athletes and ruggers! The Caps were cowboy style ruggers but we had great fun even though we were chewed up and spat out by the superior rugby teams like the BATS. Indeed it is a worldwide fraternity of men that love heated quality competition and warm camaraderie! It is a sport that exceeds good quality sex in terms of fun and longevity!

[@EnigmaGameIn]

Cracking Documentary fairplay, nice insight into old U.S club rugby and culture. just found this on Don Guest channel BATS Vs. LLanelli 1972 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH20e2SZe9l2aLs. looked like hell of a game, nice try to