Dave Campos 
2025 Summer AGM Summer AGM is scheduled for Saturday July 26th at Hope Student Athletic Center. Rugby Illinois holds two General Meetings (AGMs) each year, attended by representatives of all member clubs. The summer meeting is for elections (Majority of the position are open for application) and the determination of action items requiring significant preparation time for the next … Read more
Rugby Illinois is a volunteer-led organization, and we thank our Admin, Coaches, Parents and Players for a great 2025 spring season. We ask participants (players and their parents or guardians) to participate in our annual survey. This feedback is reviewed at the Summer AGM with clubs administrators, coaches to help improve Rugby in Illinois and … Read more
In line with the growing interest in youth sports development, we’re thrilled to announce the HS Boys Rugby Tornados Programming for the 2025 Season. We are excited to announce that Kyle Grossheider will serve as the Director of Rugby and U18Boys Head Coach and Sal Carfagno will serve as the Head of Operations. Over the … Read more
On 7/20/2024 Rugby Illinois clubs, Executive Committee and Officers gathered to vote in our summer elections. We would like to thank our outgoing EC and Officers for their work in growing this great sport. In addition, we have an approved by law change. Approved By Law Change Amendment to the RIL By-Laws to redefine EC … Read more
The Girls Tornados just returned from a trip to New Jersey to play in the Rugby East Showcase Tournament June 8 and 9. Their first match against a combination of Doylestown (PA) and North Bay (MD) was hard fought but resulted in a 28-14 loss for the Tornados. The Tornados showed great teamwork and support in … Read more
The clinic will be Hosted by AEG, RIL and The Hounds Coaching Academy. Date: July 5th, 2024Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMLocation: SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455 This clinic will focus on the fundamentals of Catch/pass, track and tackle, decision making at the ruck and open play. Coaches from the Hounds Coaching … Read more
Rugby Illinois is a volunteer-led organization, and we thank our Admin, Coaches, Parents and Players for a great 2024 spring season. We ask participants (players and their parents or guardians) to participate in our annual survey. This feedback is reviewed at the Summer AGM with clubs administrators, coaches to help improve Rugby in Illinois and … Read more
DATE: Sunday, June 2nd, 2024LOCATION: James O. Breen Park, Peck Rd, St. Charles, IL 60175 D1 State Championship – New Trier vs Neuqua will be played on Friday (5/31) 7 PM at Chicago Lions for Hope Field 2637 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60612 D1 Consolation – LaSalette vs Marist was canceled.
We had such a great time at on 4/21 that we want to do it again! On May 26th the Hounds will take on NOLA Gold and our rookie and U13 players will be the half-time show! Each player will receive a free ticket to the hounds game (parents can purchase at https://vivenu.com/event/chicago-hounds-vs-nola-gold-2p4q7l) Rookies will … Read more
Calling all creatives! Submit your shirt design for the 2024 State Finals. This contest is for all ages, we want to see them all! These will be sold online and at our state finals on 6/2. We have two categories you may submit designs for. Not only will your design be worn by many and … Read more