Grunion Rugby Football Club · Playing since 1978
Storied Rugby on the Coast
Welcome to the home of Grunion Rugby. Santa Barbara's home for Mermen, misfits, and malcontents since 1978.
Match Centre
Results post from the club fixtures sheet, usually within minutes of the final whistle. Game-day changes are also on Facebook and Instagram.
Match Gallery
Sponsors
Local business is the engine of Santa Barbara rugby. A Grunion sponsorship puts your name in front of an active, loyal community — on the pitch at Elings Park visited by 250,000+ people each year, across our socials, and right here on our home page. Packages can be tailored; reach out and we'll build the right fit.
Baja Sharkeez
Our home away from home and host of the third half. The club gathers here every Thursday after training and after home matches.
Rincon Brewery
Golden Rooster Transportation
- Front-of-shirt logo on match-day & training kits (2 years)
- Headline sponsor placement on the website
- Headline placement in match-day & social posts
- Headline placement in club emails & press releases
- Solo social media highlight
- Clubhouse banner at Elings
- Fence banner at Elings
- Small logo (sleeves or back of shirt) on match-day kit (2 years)
- Sponsor placement on the website
- Placement in match-day & social posts
- Placement in club emails & press releases
- Sponsor highlight social media post (group)
- Fence banner at Elings
- Logo prominently displayed on the clubhouse as official beer on tap
- Sponsor placement on the website
- Placement in match-day & social posts
- Placement in club emails & press releases
- Sponsor highlight social media post (group)
- 30+ players patronize every Thursday & 60+ on Saturdays
- Sponsor placement on the website
- Placement in match-day & social posts
- Placement in club emails & press releases
- Sponsor highlight social media post (group)
Play for the Grunion
Beginners and veterans both welcome at any session. First heard about rugby last week? No problem, come on by!
7:00–9:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Off-season and schedule changes are posted to Facebook and Instagram.
Win or lose, the night ends at Baja Sharkeez
Every Thursday after training and after home matches on Saturday. 416 State St · Santa Barbara.
Questions? Reach out anytime
Beginners and veterans both welcome — just turn up to a session, or get in touch first and we'll look out for you.
Club News
Latest from Facebook
Match reports and game-day updates post to our official page.
Open facebook.com/GrunionRugbyMerMers from the Deep
Match reports, socials, fundraisers and the occasional tale from the third half — sign up for our Mermers from the Deep newsletter.
No spam. Just quality rugby content & club updates.
Santa Barbara's Rugby Family
The Grunion is the men's side of a wider Santa Barbara rugby community. If you're looking for women's or youth rugby, our sister clubs would love to hear from you.
Santa Barbara Mermaids
Competitive women's rugby in Santa Barbara since 2015, playing in the Southern California Senior Women's Division II. Open to all women and nonconforming players 18+.
Santa Barbara Stingrays
Youth rugby from U8 to U18 (U8 plays non-contact flag), building skill, character, and teamwork. Newcomers always welcome; scholarships and financial aid available.
Get In Touch
(805) 618-6510
416 State St