“But local rugby players who don’t go on to a four-year college often have limited options,” he said. “Youth rugby kicks out hundreds of young men that want to continue their rugby careers, but often they have nowhere to play – especially if they go to a junior college. We’re excited to put the great facilities we have here at Napa Valley College to work to help fill the void.”

The Sacramento State, Cal Poly and Nevada-Reno rugby clubs will scrimmage at NVC on Oct. 27. The following day, Oct. 28, local youth will be invited to come and learn from the Cal Poly players.

“We’re also raising money for the club and looking for donations and sponsors – anywhere from $500 to $1,000 – to help pay for fees, equipment and uniforms,” Loomis said. “We’re even talking about getting a rugby class into the curriculum at Napa Valley College that I would teach.”

Loomis said the team is looking to recruit new players who are presently taking at least six units at Napa Valley College. He said players don’t come from only football programs, but also from soccer and even lacrosse backgrounds.