Maggot Rugby
In the spring of 1976, a group of University of Montana rugby players / students-for-life finally graduated or gave up aspirations of higher learning. Faced with the harsh realities of graduation and lack of a rugby team, they formed a new “old boys” side that summer. The name “UM Old Boys” might have been adopted had it not been for the typically insensitive Canadians who referred to the new team as “that bunch of maggots from Montana.” The name stuck and has always been worn with pride by one of the top rugby teams in the northwestern United States.
The Maggots play at the Maggot Rugby Park, located in southwest Missoula in the Fort Missoula Park complex, off South Street. The Rugby park, with its full-sized pitch and views of the mountains, is widely acclaimed as one of the premier rugby venues in the northwest. Directions to the Missoula Maggot Rugby Park
Play Like a Maggot
Play Rugby with one of the top rugby programs in the northwest. All skill levels welcome! Just bring your boots, a willingness to learn, and we just might make a maggot out of you yet!
The Maggots Practice on Tuesday and Thursday at Maggot Rugby Park, located in southwest Missoula in the Fort Missoula Park complex, off South Street. But throw your weekend plans out because now Saturdays, are Rugby Days.
Maggotfest
Maggotfest is a world-famous rugby tournament hosted by the Missoula All-Maggots Rugby Club, since 1977, in Missoula MT, USA. The emphasis at Maggotfest is on both the competition of the sport and the social aspects of rugby. Clubs attend from all over the world, US and Canada. Maggotfest regularly features top first and second division clubs looking to test their skills, as well as social sides out for good matches and good times. Teams are encouraged to not only play great rugby but are HIGHLY encouraged to win the party, wear costumes, play with sportsmanship, and have fun