PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., in an undated image. (Dan McMenamin/Bay City News)

The Bay Area will soon add another professional sports team as rugby league Premier Rugby Sevens announced Tuesday that it will expand into the region with its newest franchise, the Golden State Retrievers.

The Retrievers will be based in San Jose, according to league officials, and will host an initial tryout for potential players on Sunday at San Jose State University.

Continue reading for free

Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.

Or

Terms & Conditions

Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Please visit My Account to manage your account.

Eli covers public health, transportation and state politics for the Bay City News Foundation, serves as the main editor of the Public Health and COVID-19 Information Hub and assists with Local News Matters' social media strategy. He has also previously covered local politics in San Diego County as well as college and professional sports across the Bay Area.