The city of Fresno declared June 9, 2022 to be “Fresno State Men’s Rugby Day,” honoring Fresno State’s men’s rugby team for earning its first national championship after an undefeated season.
The team accepted the proclamation from Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer, who sponsored it, at the city council meeting on June 9.
“Congratulations to the Fresno State men’s rugby team on earning their first national championship,” Dyer said on Twitter. “The team is very talented and very skilled. Rugby is something I deeply respect.”
The rugby club started in 2009, making it one of the youngest teams in the league.