Category: Blog
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Try Rugby This Fall – Free Clinics for Boys & Girls
Mother Lode Rugby is opening the season with three free clinics at Ernie Sheldon Park in Folsom — the perfect way for boys and girls ages 6–18 to give rugby a try. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or a returning player looking to shake off the rust, these sessions are fun, fast-paced, and…
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Support Youth Rugby
Grow Your Brand with Mother Lode Mother Lode Rugby is more than a club—it’s a community. With 250+ families involved across Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Placerville, and beyond. Our program has been a pillar of youth sports in the region since 1995. Each season, boys and girls ages 6–18 take the field under…
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Mother Lode Rugby Needs Volunteers!
Mother Lode Rugby is proud to be an all-volunteer club, and thanks to our amazing community, we’ve grown to over 250 players! To keep supporting our youth and delivering a fantastic rugby experience, we need more helping hands—no rugby experience necessary, just a willingness to get involved and make a difference. We have several open…
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Youth Coaches Needed For This Season
We are looking for more volunteer coaches for our youth rugby league this season! Coaches are needed at all age groups: U8, U10, U12, Middle School boys/girls, and High School boys/girls. No rugby experience is necessary—just enthusiasm and a willingness to help our young athletes learn and grow. If you’re interested in making a difference…
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Our Boys Are Heading to Utah for NAI 7’s!
North American Invitational 7’s Get ready to cheer, parents, because our Middle School and High School Boys teams are officially heading to Utah to compete in the NAI 7’s rugby tournament! North American Invitational 7s | Salt Lake City, Utah – North American Invitational 7s This isn’t just any tournament – the NAI 7’s is…
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Join Us at the Pacific Nations Cup 2025: USA Men’s Rugby vs. Japan!
Hey Rugby Fans! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of high-intensity rugby, roaring fans, and team spirit! On Saturday, September 6 at 6:00 PM, we’re headed to Heart Health Park in Sacramento for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 matchup between USA Rugby and Japan…and we want YOU to be part of the action! Whether…
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Wrapping up the 2025 Youth Season!
As we close out another fantastic youth rugby season, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved as a club. Mother Lode Rugby saw an incredible 52% growth in youth player registrations from last year, a testament to the dedication of our coaches, referees, and parent volunteers. Additionally, we certified 7…
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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…