Rugby California Mission Statement: The goal of Rugby California is to promote, organize, and expand the game for all ages 5- 18 years old over the entire state through club based organizations and high school programs.

The Rugby California Vision:

• Rugby California will foster the growth of youth age brackets U8-U19 and high schools in the state of California.
• Within 7 years high schools in California will be competing in CIF rugby.
• Implement programs in local communities throughout the state and support clubs that can lead to over 100,000+ middle school and elementary school age kids playing rugby within Rugby California.
• A well defined pathway will allow California youth, U19 clubs and HS players to develop from “Rookie Rugby” to All Star teams and Junior Eagles

Rugby California is a 501(c) (3) non-profit formed in 2008 to promote physical fitness, teamwork and leadership skills through the game of rugby. At the time of our inception there were over 3,000 youth players participating in rugby.

The state is comprised of two regions, Southern California Chapter and the Northern California Chapter. Both regions are strong in promoting the game and each region is represented by 2 chapter councils who help foster and grow the game of rugby in its respective regions. Southern California is made up of the geogrpahicical area from San Diego up to San Luis Obispo. The Northern California region ranges from San Luis Obispo north to the Oregon Border. If you want to find out more in depth details click here for the vision of Rugby California.

Learn More about the governing Board in their Online Board of Directors Office

Northern California is known for its strong high school programs. The current National Champions, Jesuit High School hail from Sacramento. Northern California is also known for its Kick Off Tournament held each winter in the Sacramento Valley Area. Southern California is home to some of the youngest players in the nation. The youth programs in the Southern California area range from as young as 5 years old to 18 years old. In 2009, the first Rugby California State Cup for high school took place in Southern California in Fallbrook where the Fallbrook Warriors and defending National Champions played in this inaugural event.

While we have seen significant growth, safety remains our number one priority. Currently, Rugby California is working on policies that will enforced by Rugby California to promote safety and provide a positive environment in which our athletes can safely participate.

Sportsmanship is a very important part of our structure. Every participant, and their parents, signs a Code of Conduct prior to the first practice and they agree to adhere to our required high standards of behavior