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As our Bruin family, fan base, and reputation as a rugby powerhouse continues to grow, so do our ambitions. With over 60 men now on the roster each year, UCLA Men’s Rugby attracts the best and brightest student-athletes from around the world. This blend of domestic and international talent, who hold majors ranging from Engineering to Environmental Studies to Computer Science, has helped UCLA become one of the top ranked destinations for young ruggers.
This year we will embark on our most ambitious tournament schedule ever. We play because we love the game but remain focused on our team’s ultimate goal – to bring the National Collegiate Championship trophy home to Westwood for the first time in 43 years.
Anyone who has known a Bruin Rugby player will agree that the game produces exceptional men of character – we have 959+ alumni to prove it.
From the 4-10 hours of practice in Drake stadium each week (and even more in Acosta), to the intensity of the scrum, the game demands commitment, persistence, and a certain selfless dedication to your teammates.
Player dues, summer camps, and ticket & merchandise sales continue to be the primary sources of funding for our team. Annual dues help cover basic coaching and equipment, uniforms, SoCal travel expenses, and UCLA field reservations.
Philanthropic investments directly impact our ability to compete at the highest-levels.
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The UCLA Men's Rugby Program remains steeped in tradition and embraces the high bar of standards set by our alumni. Why is UCLA Rugby so reverent of our past? Our alumni have racked up some incredible accomplishments over the last 84 years:
At least 2 National Championships (1972 and 1975)
Countless Southern California Titles
14 alumni that have become USA Eagles
Dennis Storer, first-ever coach of the US National Team
A myriad of All-Americans - 4 in 2018 alone
More recently, the Bruins have consistently made appearances in National Championship Tournaments in both XV’s and 7‘s Rugby. This last year, we finished 2nd overall in the 7's National Championship, and our then Freshman Bruin, Ben Broselle, was named tournament MVP. UCLA also had 4 players honored as All Americans for 2018- Yanick Mendes, Ben Broselle, Eric Naposki-Abdalah, and Patrick French.
Additionally, senior Yanick Mendes was selected as the 2018 James Shandorf Memorial Scholarship recipient. The scholarship, which covers annual dues of the recipient, is awarded to a returning player who best demonstrates the hard-nosed, “grinder” attitude that James Shandorf `11 displayed both on the pitch and in the classroom while at UCLA.
Each and every year we induct alumni into our Hall of Fame, which recognizes our program's brightest players, coaches, and volunteers for their outstanding service and contributions to UCLA Rugby. The Class of 2018 included John Gilpin '68, Skip Niebauer '76 and Tommy Smith '86.
We look forward to seeing our Bruin family on the sidelines this year, and to spending some quality time with our alumni during the 14th annual Dennis Storer Classic Alumni Weekend, currently slated for January 19th-20th, 2019.
Go Bruins!
Every dollar makes a difference! We are grateful for your support, and hope to meet you at a game this season!
If you donate $50, you will get a group shout-out on the official UCLA Rugby Facebook page.
For a donation of $120 , you will receive a group shout-out on our Facebook page and an official NEWLY DESIGNED UCLA rugby T-Shirt. (A $100 tax deductible gift)
This one's for you! Your donation qualifies you for a personalized video shout out on the UCLA Rugby Facebook page, and an official NEWLY DESIGNED UCLA rugby T-Shirt. (a tax deductible gift of $130)
For a donation of $275, you will receive a Shout-Out on Facebook, an Official UCLA Rugby T-shirt, and a weekend pass to the Dennis Storer Classic Rugby tournament held at the North Athletic Field on the UCLA campus. (a $220 tax deductible gift)
For a donation of $500, you will receive a Shout-Out on Facebook, an Official UCLA Rugby T-Shirt and 2 weekend passes to the Dennis Storer Classic, so you can bring a guest. (a $410 tax deductible gift)
For a donation of $1000, you will receive a Shout-Out on Facebook, an Official UCLA T-shirt with a NEWLY UPDATED DESIGN, and 2 VIP passes to the Dennis Storer Classic that includes seating in a private section, sandwich buffet, and refreshments! (a $860 tax deductible gift)
For a donation of $2500, you will receive a personalized Facebook Shout-Out, an official UCLA Rugby team Polo Shirt with a NEWLY UPDATED DESIGN, 2 VIP passes to the Dennis Storer Classic that includes seating in a private section, sandwich buffet, and refreshments, and an invitation to dinner to a team dinner in Los Angeles! (a tax deductible gift of $2,295)
For a donation of $5000, you will receive a personalized Facebook Shout-Out, an Official UCLA Rugby Polo shirt with a NEWLY UPDATED DESIGN, 2 VIP passes to the Dennis Storer Classic that includes seating in a private section, sandwich buffet, and refreshments, an invitation to a team dinner in Los Angeles, and recognition at the annual Hall of Fame banquet. (a $4,795 tax deductible gift)