The UCLA Men's Rugby program heads north this weekend for a challenging road matchup against Saint Mary's College of California, continuing a demanding stretch away from home for the Bruins.

Kickoff is set for 12:00 PM PST on Saturday, March 7 at Saint Mary's Stadium in Moraga, as UCLA prepares for its third consecutive road fixture against one of the nation's most established collegiate rugby programs.

Building Momentum

The Bruins arrive in Moraga following one of their more complete performances of the season last weekend. In a tightly contested match, UCLA showed significant growth in discipline, effort, and overall cohesion — qualities that have been steadily developing within a young roster navigating a demanding schedule.

For much of the season, the Bruins have balanced the challenges of injuries, lineup rotation, and the continued development of newer players gaining valuable experience at the collegiate level. Yet within those challenges, there have been clear signs of progress.

Last weekend's performance reflected the grit and commitment that the coaching staff has emphasized throughout the year.

Head Coach Harry Bennett praised his team's approach but was quick to highlight that consistency remains the next step for the group.

"I was really pleased with the discipline and grit our players showed last weekend," Bennett said. "It was a strong step forward for this group. Now the challenge is backing it up and continuing to grow in confidence this week."

A Formidable Test

Standing in the Bruins' path is a Saint Mary's side that remains undefeated this season, continuing the program's long-standing reputation as one of the premier teams in collegiate rugby.

The Gaels are known for their physicality, skillset, and ability to play attacking rugby from anywhere on the field — qualities that make Moraga one of the most difficult venues in the college game.

For UCLA, the challenge will be maintaining the same discipline and work rate shown last weekend while executing under fatigue and attrition.

Opportunity on the Road

While the Bruins recognize the challenge of the task ahead, the matchup also represents another opportunity for the team's young core to continue developing against elite competition.

Road games demand resilience, communication, and composure — attributes UCLA will look to display as they aim to replicate last weekend's performance.

If the Bruins can bring the same level of intensity and commitment into Saturday's contest, they will give themselves every chance to compete deep into the match against a strong Gaels team.

Moraga awaits.

Match Information

📍 Saint Mary's Stadium – Moraga, CA
🗓 Saturday, March 7, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM PST
🏉 UCLA vs. Saint Mary's (D1A League Match)