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University of California at Santa Cruz UC Santa Cruz | Slug Rugby The Black & Gold Society is the official home for alumni, friends, and family of the men’s and women’s rugby clubs at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Founded in 1967, the UCSC program is one of the university’s longest-standing athletic traditions, having continuously fielded competitive teams since then and currently competing at the D1A level in the California Conference of NCAA Collegiate Rugby. The Black & Gold Society shares team news, fundraising, recruiting, and professional networking and supports a global alumni network with the goal of advancing UCSC rugby to an elite, highly competitive level. The site features team updates, match schedules, alumni engagement opportunities, events, and ways to support UCSC rugby’s continued growth and legacy. Go Slugs!