Duluth Rugby Boosters Inc.

Duluth Rugby Boosters Inc [DRB]. is the non-profit organization that not only operates Twin Ports RFC to grow youth and senior rugby but is also dedicated to supporting collegiate rugby!

The founders of Duluth Rugby Boosters Inc had a vision to support and grow all rugby in the Twin Ports area. They created this non-profit to help support the first rugby club in the area, the Duluth Rugby Football Club, later UMD Men’s Rugby. Since then, collegiate rugby in the Twin Ports has grown from a single men’s rugby club at UMD, to include UMD Women’s Rugby and both CSS Men’s and Women’s Rugby!

While this growth is amazing, it does means that DRB has the privilege of supporting even more! If you are interested in helping support collegiate rugby in the Twin Ports, please reach out to us about current opportunities or make a financial donation by selecting Collegiate Rugby from the drop-down on our donation page!

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!! Collegiate Scholarships !!

One of DRB’s methods of supporting local collegiate rugby is the stewardship of scholarships dedicated to collegiate rugby players.

Check out our current open scholarships and submit your applications below!

2025 Bob pratt scholarship

In 1974 Bob Pratt founded Duluth RFC, later to become UMD Rugby. Bob passed away in May of 2011, his legacy of leadership and dedication to rugby is passed down to the next generation through this scholarship. This $500 award is chosen each year by DRB and given to a UMD Men’s Rugby player who maintains a high level of academic excellence and exemplifies leadership in rugby and the community.

Current student at the University of MN Duluth
Member, in good standing, of the UMD Men’s Rugby Club
Minimum Accumulative G.P.A: 3.0

Scholarship Requirements:

Complete the form below
Attach the following:
- Copy of transcript. [Unofficial Copy from UMD is acceptable]
- Essay on Leadership in Rugby and the Community [Maximum of 500 words]
- Minimum of 1 letter of recommendation
Submit by 1/23/2025

Application Requirements:

2025 Grahek family scholarship

The Grahek Family Scholarship is awarded in memory of US Army Reservist and former UMD Men’s Rugby player Will Grahek. The Grahek family suffered the tremendous loss of their son Will in February of 2017. This $500 scholarship is chosen each year by DRB and given to a player who exhibits great perseverance and sportsmanship both on and off the pitch.

Current student at the University of MN Duluth
Member, in good standing, of the UMD Men’s Rugby Club
Minimum Accumulative G.P.A: 2.0

Scholarship Requirements:

Complete the form below
Attach the following:
- Copy of transcript. [Unofficial Copy from UMD is acceptable]
- Essay on Perseverance both on and off the pitch. [Maximum of 500 words]
Submit by 1/23/2025

Application Requirements:

Support our Local Collegiate Teams!

Twin Ports Rugby Football Club encourages all of its members, fans, and associates to check out the collegiate teams in the Twin Ports area. These teams may consist of former Twin Ports area youth rugby players, and alumni of these teams can be found in our own membership and on our Board. Please extend your support for these amazing clubs!