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 … 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 … 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 … Read more
USA Rugby has established two high performance pathways to National Sides. These pathways include a nomination process and the National Development Programs (NDPs): Of the eight programs identified, Eagle Impact Rugby Academy (EIRA) is the … Read more
The State of Illinois, US Centers for Disease Control , World Rugby COVID-19 Guidelines and USA Rugby COVID-19 Guidelines allow Rugby Illinois to consider resumption of training or matches. The Rugby … Read more
USA Rugby and the National Councils have completed discussions to finalize Community Service Agreements for each level of the community game. Each Council individually negotiated terms with the National Office, … Read more
Regretfully, Rugby Illinois Fall Ball is cancelled due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines imposed to limit spread of the disease. The Competition Committee met … Read more
Rugby Illinois is proud to recognize the academic achievements of the many student athletes that play youth rugby in Illinois. The students recognized for the 2019-2020 school year form the inaugural … Read more
Bill Stevens elected as Youth and High School representative on USA Rugby Board of Directors. USA YOUTH & HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY • JULY 15, 2020 • GLENDALE, CO – In a month of significant change, Youth and High School rugby representatives have completed a governance reform to … Read more
In light of Governor Pritzker’s announcement on April 17 that Illinois schools will remain closed for the remainder of this school year, all rugby activity that falls under the jurisdiction … Read more