September 19, 2026 · Loyola University Maryland
50
Years of Loyola Rugby
Fifty years ago, a group of Loyola men picked up a ball and started something that has shaped thousands of lives. Come back to campus and celebrate the brotherhood, the legacy, and the game.
Nominations for the SLOB Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2026 are now closed. Thank you to everyone who put forward the players, coaches, and contributors who have made a lasting impact on Loyola Rugby. Voting opens this summer.
Weekend at a Glance
Three days of celebration, remembrance, and rugby. Bring the family — this is a weekend worth coming back for.
Friday, September 18
Afternoon
Alumni Golf Tournament
Tee up with old teammates. Details and registration coming soon.
Evening
Alumni Happy Hour
Kick off the weekend with old teammates and friends. Details coming soon.
Saturday, September 19
TBD
Memorial for Dr. William Laughlin "Loc" Vetter
A tribute to our Hall of Fame coach who shaped the character of Loyola Rugby and the men who played for him.
TBD
Loyola Rugby vs. Catholic University
Watch the current Greyhounds take the field in a marquee matchup against Catholic University — a rivalry worthy of a golden anniversary.
Evening
50th Anniversary Gala & Hall of Fame Induction
Join us for a celebratory dinner and reception at McGuire Hall, where we'll welcome the Class of 2026 into the Society of Loyola Old Boys Rugby Hall of Fame. A night to honor the past, toast the present, and look ahead to the next 50 years.
Sunday, September 20
Morning
Mass
Begin Sunday together with a morning Mass. Details on location and time coming soon.
In Memoriam
Dr. William Laughlin “Loc” Vetter
May 19, 1950 – March 30, 2025
Loc served Loyola Rugby with distinction and was inducted into our Hall of Fame in recognition of the lasting mark he left on this program. The 50th Anniversary weekend will include a proper tribute to his memory and his legacy — one that lives on in every player he coached.
50 Years of Memories
Browse photos from across five decades of Loyola Rugby — from the early days through today. Do you recognize yourself or a teammate?
Be Part of History
Whether you played in the 1970s or the 2010s, this weekend is yours. Help us make the 50th as memorable as the first day someone laced up boots at Loyola.