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- ↑ Aldana, Natalia (April 14, 2011). "Griffins Help Rugby Make a Comeback in the East Bay". The Pioneer.
- ↑ "US Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Revealed". Goff Rugby Report. March 31, 2022.