Rugby Illinos and the CARFU Referee Society is looking to recruit eight High School aged players to agree to become referees and be available to referee games at the Middle School Festivals this 2020 spring season. Rugby Illinois will provide a scholarship to those interested to cover costs of the certification course, each festival worked youth … Read more
Playing select side rugby has always been an opportunity for players to expand their skills, play in new territory, and be highlighted to scouts across the country. At just fifteen years old, Malcolm May was selected for the USA Rugby U19 program. May, signed last October with NOLA Gold after serving as team captain at … Read more
Week one of Fall Ball came with lots of rain the night before, leaving fields full of fun in the mud. The Arlington Stallions played the South Side Irish Academy. South Side Irish is made up of players from many of the Catholic School League teams and some other local clubs near the South Chicago … Read more
Labor Day is officially over and schools are back in session. Some of our athletes move over to football or soccer, others continue to play rugby and build their skills all year long. This year there are Six High School Boys Clubs in Fall Ball, there will also be Girls High School and Tornadoes Development, … Read more
Middle School State Champions, Fox Valley Predators, received a special recognition from their city. Mayor Raymond P. Rogina, of Saint Charles and the STC City Council awarded the team with a key to the city. The U13 Division 1 Champions along with their coaches were given the key this past week.
The University of Illinois men have been hosting a Summer Skill Series, and wrapped up the summer in Naperville. After the success of a pilot program held at Morton West High School two weeks earlier, the Illini set up shop in Naperville; hosted by Neuqua Valley High School Rugby. The second iteration opened participation up … Read more
The Girls High School All State Tornadoes program, playing in the RCT, winning two of four game. Wisconsin All Stars 33 Illinois Tornados 5Illinois Tornados 29 Indy Speed 5Ohio Celtic Elite 22 Illinois Tornados 18Illinois Tornados 31 Minnesota Youth Rugby 19 Earlier this summer, these young women played in the Midwest All Star Challenge in … Read more
Do you know of anyone currently or planning on attending NIU and plays rugby? We are offering for the first time scholarships. Minimum requirements: Minimum GPA (Cumulative) 2.0 out of 4.0 scale– Each scholarship will have designated applicant parameters. Overall, applicants must be Freshmen through Junior year, eligible player according to the USA Rugby Collegiate Eligibility Rules.– … Read more
State ChampionshipsJ. Sterling Morton West High School2400 Home Ave, Berwyn, IlHigh School State Championships May 27, 2019Middle School State Championships June 2, 2019 Admission Price-Members of USA Rugby with ID Card – FREEAdults – $10Students- $5Family – $25 – two adults and three children No outside food will be allowed, no pets or dogs allowed … Read more
The ninth annual Rugby for Research festival was the biggest ever, in terms of the number of matches played. It was the first time that a middle school rugby festival was hosted south of I-80 in Illinois, and it was a huge success. On a beautiful sunny spring day, 18 teams from 12 rugby clubs, … Read more