RUG Rugby Resources Ltd

Rugby Mining Limited (“Rugby” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RUG) reports that it has, subject to exchange approval, granted an aggregate 4,620,000 stock options to 6 directors and 3 officers with an exercise price of $0.10. All options granted are subject to vesting provisions and have a 5 year term.

For additional information you are invited to visit the Rugby Mining Limited website at www.rugbymining.com

RUGBY MINING LIMITEDBryce RoxburghPresident and CEO

For further information, please contact:

Rob Grey, VP Corporate CommunicationsTel: 604.688.4941 Fax: 604.687.3141Toll-free: 1.855.688.4941

Suite 810, 789 West Pender St.Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1H2info@rugbymining.com

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