Empowering Through Rugby

At 49er Rugby Foundation, we build character and community through sport.

A diverse group of young rugby players huddled together, showing teamwork and determination.
A diverse group of young rugby players huddled together, showing teamwork and determination.
A coach mentoring youth players on the rugby field during a sunny afternoon.
A coach mentoring youth players on the rugby field during a sunny afternoon.
Smiling kids in rugby gear celebrating a successful play in a community league match.
Smiling kids in rugby gear celebrating a successful play in a community league match.

Our Mission

We nurture leadership, resilience, and inclusivity through rugby programs and mentorship.

Our Roots

Building strength through rugby’s core values.

Young players huddled together on a grassy field, hands joined in a circle before practice.
Young players huddled together on a grassy field, hands joined in a circle before practice.
Youth Impact

We nurture leadership and resilience in youth by providing access to rugby programs that emphasize teamwork, discipline, and personal growth in supportive community settings.

A diverse group of teenagers celebrating a try during a community rugby match, smiles wide and spirits high.
A diverse group of teenagers celebrating a try during a community rugby match, smiles wide and spirits high.
Community Growth

Through mentorship and education alongside sport, we help build stronger communities where young people thrive both on the field and in life.

Our Services

Empowering youth through rugby, mentorship, and education.

A group of young players huddled together during a rugby training session, showing teamwork and focus.
A group of young players huddled together during a rugby training session, showing teamwork and focus.
A mentor guiding a youth player on the rugby field, embodying leadership and support.
A mentor guiding a youth player on the rugby field, embodying leadership and support.
Youth Rugby

Structured programs that build skills, fitness, and character through rugby.

Community Impact

Mentorship and education programs fostering growth on and off the field.

Voices Heard

Stories from those touched by 49er rugby

Joining the foundation gave my son confidence and a sense of belonging he never had before.

Maria G.
A smiling young rugby player in a 49er rugby jersey holding a ball on a sunny field.
A smiling young rugby player in a 49er rugby jersey holding a ball on a sunny field.

San Jose

The mentorship and teamwork here have shaped me into a leader both on the field and in life.

A group of diverse youth huddled together in rugby gear, celebrating a win with high-fives.
A group of diverse youth huddled together in rugby gear, celebrating a win with high-fives.
Jamal T.

Oakland

★★★★★
★★★★★