About

Mission Statement

Liberty Rugby Club is dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for any youth interested in rugby, regardless of background, identity, or ability to pay. We aim to instill a passion for the sport by equipping our players with the skills, values, and resources they need to succeed both on and off the field. Committed to community stewardship, we foster teamwork, discipline, and respect, empowering our players to continue their rugby journey beyond school and contribute meaningfully to the broader rugby

Vision Statement

Our vision is to build a vibrant, sustainable, and community-centered rugby club that empowers every young player. By nurturing both athletic and personal growth, we aspire to be recognized as leaders in youth rugby, cultivating skilled, compassionate athletes who contribute positively to the broader rugby community and embody the spirit of the sport in every facet of their lives

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, LRFC offers five age levels of competitive rugby for boys, and in 2014 we proudly welcomed Lady Liberty, our girls high school team. We are blessed with a large staff of certified and knowledgeable coaches and interns, as well as a team trainers, all of whom volunteer countless hours to teaching the game and culture of rugby.

Liberty is non-profit 501c3 and we rely heavily on fundraising in order to maintain a high level of effectiveness. That said, we never want financial issues to become a roadblock to any player’s involvement. In regard to dues, registration, athletic wear, and other expenses, rugby is less expensive than other youth sports. We do, however, have to provide practice fields, uniforms, equipment, transportation, and other services. We travel extensively, which incurs additional cost. Not all travel is mandatory. We have a large fundraising committee, composed of parents and staff who organize and host many events and programs year-round. This program is specifically designed so that motivated youth and parents can defer their expenses by being actively involved in the fundraising process.

Rugby has a long-standing tradition of club-to-club socializing. Whether our opponents are from across town or from the other side of the world, we share a meal and acknowledge outstanding play after every match. Competition is fierce on the field, but we are rugby brothers and sisters when when the match is over.

LRC is internationally recognized for our willingness to host any team that is interested in visiting our beautiful Emerald City. We open our homes to our guests and provide sightseeing, social dinners, and competitive matches. We have hosted teams from Scotland, England and New Zealand. We are proud ambassadors of our region, demonstrating American grace and goodwill toward a truly international sport we love, and the remarkable people who play it. LRC has traveled the globe in recent years. We have toured America from San Francisco Bay to New York Harbor. We routinely criss-cross the Pacific Northwest, which boasts many top-notch teams and has gained a reputation as a national hotbed for quality rugby players and coaches.

Washington State has been present in nearly every national championship competition held for high school, collegiate, and adult rugby in recent years. LRC has fielded several state championship teams, and has achieved a top 10 national ranking. We have players who have moved on to compete on ranked collegiate teams, and we have past and current players in active roles in USA Rugby’s national team program and with MLR, our home team the Seattle Seawolves. We also send several players each year to Washington’s All-Star team, which dominates NW Rugby under the guidance of an international quality coaching staff.

LRC is a fraternity that spans decades of good memories and good people who hold Liberty Rugby close to their hearts. Alumni gather often to swap stories, re-live glory, and pass tradition on to their kids who now play this great sport. Many players return to help coach, and remain involved with the club.  LRC is also blessed with Empty Nesters – parents who enjoyed the club so much that they remain extremely active even though their kids have moved on to college or men’s clubs around the world.

LRC’s success is not measured by trophies on a shelf, but by the eye-opening social awareness and the player’s recognition that they are part of a worldwide rugby family. No matter where they go, if there is rugby, they are home.