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Upcoming Youth Rugby Summer Camps in 2025: Get Ready to Play!
Introduction to Summer Rugby Camps The excitement of summer is here, and so are the opportunities for young athletes to engage in rugby! Our youth rugby club is thrilled to share with you a series of summer camps that aim to develop skills, teamwork, and a love for the game. Each camp is tailored for…
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Home Game Hosting: The Heart of Rugby
Community and Tradition… Rugby isn’t just a sport—it’s a community. In many countries, rugby clubs have their own clubhouses where hosting visiting teams is more than a formality—it’s a tradition. Teams come together after games to share a meal, celebrate standout performances with “Player of the Match” awards, and spend time getting to know each…
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Get Involved: Volunteer Opportunities at Mother Lode Rugby
At Mother Lode Rugby, we believe that rugby is more than just a sport—it’s about building community, teamwork, and lifelong friendships both on and off the field. A big part of what makes our club so special is the dedication of players, parents, and volunteers who come together to support the growth of our teams…
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Uniform Store Re-Open
If you missed the first window to order player uniforms, the store has reopened and the order window will close December 9th. The table and descriptions below outline what you will need to purchase for your player for each age category: NOTE: Please refer to the size chart on the uniform site to select the…
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Why Every Girl Should Give Rugby a Try
Rugby isn’t just a sport—it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and have fun. For middle and high school girls, rugby offers a pathway to personal development, teamwork, and even college scholarships. At Mother Lode Rugby, our motto—Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Fun—guides everything we do, making rugby more than just a game. It’s an experience that…
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Order your team uniform this week to get it in time for the season!
It’s time – get your team uniform ordered HERE before November 4th to ensure it is here in time for Christmas. Each team has its own player uniform, see table below and check sizing before placing your order. For Middle School and High School, the team uniform will be used for practices only and the…
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Join Us for More Rugby Fun: Recap of Our Free Clinic
Fantastic Turnout at Our Rugby Clinic Last Sunday, our youth and high school rugby club hosted an exciting free clinic, and we are thrilled to report that over 100 boys and girls joined us for a day filled with fun and learning! Experience the Thrill of Rugby The clinic provided an excellent opportunity for young…
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Why Football Players Should Add Rugby To Their Playbook
The Benefits of Playing Both Rugby and Football I encourage all my players to join Mother Lode Rugby – they come back in better shape and better tacklers – Kevin Placek, Head Coach El Dorado Highschool Football Many of the Mother Lode Rugby coaches have played both football and rugby and we have seen firsthand…
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Mother Lode Rugby Turns 30!
Get Your 30th Anniversary Jersey and Support Our Future… It all started 30 years ago with a vision from Jack Harnden, the Head Football Coach at Oak Ridge High School, who gathered 18 players to establish Oak Ridge Rugby Club and what would later would become Mother Lode Rugby. Fast forward to today, and we’re…
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Walk in the Veterans Day Parade!
We need your involvement – we’re thrilled that Mother Lode Rugby has been accepted to be a part of this year’s Folsom Veteran’s Day Parade! For those who haven’t been before, this is one of Folsom’s biggest community events, drawing people of all ages from the town and nearby areas. It’s a great chance for…