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Join Us for More Rugby Fun: Recap of Our Free Clinic

Oct 19, 2024

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

Oct 6, 2024

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!

Oct 5, 2024

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!

Oct 3, 2024

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 […]

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Support Mother Lode Rugby and Become a Sponsor!

Oct 3, 2024

We’re gearing up for the 2024-2025 season, and we need your support to make it the best yet! At Mother Lode Rugby, we’re all about building character, sportsmanship, and leadership in a fun, family-friendly environment. This year, we’re raising funds to provide player scholarships, new equipment and improving our practice field options —and you can […]

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Youth Rugby Schedule Released for 2025 Season!

Sep 29, 2024

We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Youth Rugby schedule for U10, U12, and Middle School Boys has been released! The season kicks off on January 4, 2025, and runs every Saturday through March 22, 2025, with one bye weekend on February 22. This year’s schedule includes a mix of warm up matches and competitive […]

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Team Stores OPEN!

Sep 20, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of two new online stores for Mother Lode Rugby Club, giving our players, families, and supporters more ways to gear up and show their club pride—while also supporting the club! A portion of every purchase from either store goes directly to Mother Lode Rugby, helping us fund player development, […]

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2024/25 Registration is Open!

Sep 18, 2024

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024/25 season at is officially open! Whether you’re a returning player or new to the sport, now is the perfect time to sign up and be part of a club that’s focused on building strong players both on and off the field. Register Here Early Bird […]

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Join Our Free Youth Rugby Clinics!

Sep 8, 2024

Exciting News for Young Rugby Enthusiasts! Mother Lode Rugby is thrilled to announce that we are hosting four free clinics aimed at youth rugby development. We invite all young athletes to come and join us, regardless of their previous experience with rugby. Whether you are new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, […]

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Mother Lode Core Values

Sep 6, 2024

As part of our annual Coaches Pre-season meeting across all age grades, we thought it would be a good idea to formalize the values that make Mother Lode such a great rugby club and something we can all speak to when encouraging new members to join. After a short discussion it was clear all our […]

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