Fifty years of Loyola Rugby — thank you for coming home. See the 50th recap · Meet the Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Society of Loyola Old Boys Rugby

Built by Rugby.
Supported by You.

A community of Loyola University Maryland rugby alumni dedicated to supporting the program through the funding of scholarships, coaching and capital equipment (bleachers, scrum sleds etc.).

50+

Years of Loyola Rugby

$2,500

Player Scholarships Available

501(c)(3)

Registered Nonprofit

National

Championship Contenders

50th Anniversary · September 18–20, 2026

Thank You for Coming Home

Fifty years of Loyola Rugby came back to Evergreen — golf on Friday, five matches on Lugano Field, a memorial for Coach Loc Vetter, and the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inducted before 239 people at McGuire Hall. To the 161 alumni in that room, and to everyone who played, gave, or stood on the touchline at Lugano: thank you.

Photos from the weekend are coming — we are collecting them now. Send us yours and we will add them to the gallery.

Hall of Fame · Class of 2026

Five New Inductees

Elected by you out of twenty-two candidates spanning nearly five decades, and inducted on Saturday, September 19 at McGuire Hall. Only the third class in fifty years of Loyola Rugby.

  • Derald Dudley
  • Greg Burkhardt
  • Charlie Eschmann
  • Jimmy Cahill
  • Kyle Higgins

Our Mission

The mission of the Society of Loyola Old Boys (SLOB), Inc. is to provide former members of the Loyola University Maryland Rugby Football Club (founded in 1976) with an organized forum for promoting the development and success of the Club and its undergraduate members. To that end, SLOB, Inc. advocates on behalf of the Club to all interested constituencies, raises funds for scholarship and helps sustain programming – such as youth leagues – that has a high probability of benefiting the Club over the long-term.

Your Donation Makes an Impact

1

Scholarship Endowment

Endowment to fund scholarship stipends in perpetuity — ensuring every deserving Loyola rugby player has access to support.

2

Coaching Endowment

Endowment to fund annual coaching salaries. Coaching costs can exceed $50,000 annually and are critical to the program's competitiveness.

3

Sponsorships

Business logos on kits, the pitch, and social media. A visible way for companies and individuals to support Loyola Rugby.

4

Bleachers: Capital Campaign

Permanent bleachers at Lugano Field to improve the game-day experience for players, families, and fans.

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