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Without sounding too boastful, Fresno RFC are 2-0 after two preseason friendly matches. First on the schedule were California Highway 99 rivals Kern Rugby, who fell to Fresno 12-26. Fresno opened the match with a 20-minute blitz, scoring 3 tries, successfully converting twice. The remaining 20 minutes witnessed a slowdown as Kern's Tuskers adjusted defensively, and the at the half Fresno had scored once more, bringing the tally to 0-26. Fresno's second half offense proved paltry, managing no scores, while Kern rallied well to score twice, converting once, resulting in a final of 12-26 for Fresno. More recently, the FRFC dominated St. Mary's Gaels Club 54-19 in Fresno. Again Fresno pounced early, scoring 2 tries with the first 4 minutes. The remainder of the first 40 saw a constant Fresno barrage, half-time score, 47-0. The second half, much like the previous match, allowed Fresno to empty its reserves, giving players of all ages much needed experience. The match ended in a final of 54-19, Fresno. More importantly than the match results, the post-match socials displayed the spirit of rugby, hats off to Kern as generous and gracious hosts, as well as the Gaels, who, though thin in numbers, more than made up for that in the post-match celebration. Oh, and much to this man's shame, I must, in the spirit of journalistic (hah!) integrity, pass on a bit of sad news.. In a bitterly contested match, the snot-nosed lads of the under-30s barely, by the scantest of margins, vanquished the brave, noble over-30s in Fresno's 27th Annual Over v. Under Match. The Final was 27-17, but this reporter suspects some sort of cheating... Of note, the Overs still lead the series, 17-15 - ah next year-- RALLY FRESNO!!!!