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
Dear Members of Rugby Illinois, We hope this letter finds you and your teams well as you make your final preparations to begin the 2024 XV’s Season! We are excited to see all teams make it back to the pitch and take part in another exciting year for Youth & High School Rugby in Illinois. … Read more
As the Spring 2023 season is winding down and we head into state finals on June 4th, its time to think about Summer 7s. Fill out the details below to let us know you have an interest in playing.
Rugby Illinois has partnered with Chicago Hounds to offer local clubs a chance to fundraise for their club and promote rugby. Chicago Hounds are offering affiliated Rugby Illinois clubs the opportunity to raise money for their club and promote rugby throughout the 2023 season. Reach out to your local club for their promotion code! The … Read more
Rugby Illinois congratulates Aseel Jadallah and Josie O’Donnell on their participation in the USA Rugby U18 High Performance Pathways camp. Jadallah and O’Donnell were part of a select group of 40 players from the eastern half of the country invited to the camp which took place at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland from … Read more
USA Womens U20 and U23 Headed North to Ottawa for Garnet and Gold Classic USA Rugby announced the USA U20 roster for the Garnet and Gold Classic in Ottawa, Canada July 17-19. Congratulations to Rugby Illinois alum, Avery Kemora, for being selected to the 23-woman roster. Avery played high school rugby for the Taft Eagles … Read more
Rugby Illinois (RIL) congratulates Chiefs RFC players Sara Dougherty and Julia Murray on their selection to USA Rugby’s U18 Winter Camp. Taft RFC alum, Avery Kemora who now plays for Queens University of Charlotte, was selected for the U20 camp. Sara and Julia participated in the USA Rugby Talent ID Camp hosted by RIL in September … Read more
Two Rugby Illinois alumni earned caps this month when USA Rugby played in matches against England and Ireland. Former Lake Forest Harrier Matt Harmon earned his first cap against England wearing No. 17 when USA Rugby made a solid showing at Twickenham Stadium July 4. The Eagles lost the match but had a strong second … Read more
Recognizing the importance of recreational outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rugby Illinois Executive Committee has approved a return to play for Rugby Illinois member clubs, subject to the limitations outlined in this document. These guidelines emerged through the work of the Rugby Illinois Covid Advisory Committee, composed of coaches, Rugby Illinois administrators, USA Rugby … Read more
