In the tiny town of Simms, just west of Great Falls, a rural rugby tradition was born.

That was 2004. Five years later, the burgeoning U-19 Montana Youth Rugby Association still calls Simms home, but it has also welcomed five new teams, including a squad from the Flathead called the Black and Blue. The other four are Drummond, Missoula, Frenchtown and Helena. There will likely be more in coming years.


Our very own Realtor, Rich Lapp is proud to be apart of the Flatheads organization and is happy his son Hunter Lapp is following in his footsteps. Contact Rich at 253-5263 if you would like more information on the Black and Blue of the Flathead.

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