About Us

Minnetonka has a long history for rugby. In fact, the first rugby team in Minnesota was the Minnetonka RFC formed in 1960 by Dartmouth College graduates. After a few years they eventually became the Minneapolis RFC, which is now the Metropolis RFC.

Rugby returned to Minnetonka in 1999 with the formation of the current boy's and girl's clubs designed to provide instruction and recreational rugby for high school aged enthusiasts. The team prides itself on excellent skill development, great sportsmanship and a focus on having fun.

Achievements

Boy's 2nd Place

Minnesota High School Rugby Tournament, June 2004

Boy's 3rd Place

Minnesota High School Rugby Tournament, June 2003

Minnetonka Boys Coaching Staff

Rob Clarno

Head Coach. 10 years Minneapolis Rugby Club

USARFU Certified Coach

Benny King

Backs Coach. 19 Years of Senior Club Rugby (Hull & E. Riding, Royal Navy & US Army) & 14 Years of Coaching (Royal Navy, US Army & MN HS Rugby)

USARFU Certified Coach

USARFU Certified Referee

Grant Hendrickson

Forwards Coach. 5 Years Duluth Rugby Club

Minnesota Collegiate Select Side

Steve Mangold

Forwards Coach. 20 years experience Minneapolis Rugby Club

Minnesota Select Side

Bruce Caswell

Forwards Coach. 10 years St. Olaf, Minneapolis and St. Paul Rugby Club

Minnesota Collegiate Select Side

USARFU Certified Coach

Minnetonka Girls Coaching Staff

Janet Flamming

Played University of South Dakota, Las Vegas and Twin City Amazons. Coached Las Vegas and So. California U-23 Select Sides and Minnesota U-19 Select Side.