Over 40 Years of Tradition
In 1979, a few brave Rats crawled out of the Fox River to bring Rugby to Elgin! The Evolution began! Darwin wouldn’t have guessed the Woodsmen would be the result, but he’s glad it is. Fear the Boot and Axe! We’re still cracking skulls after 40 years!
June 3
Try City 7’s
– Local Area 7’s Tournament –
Overall Result:
James O. Breen Community Park
Saint Charles, IL
9:00 AM
June 24
Lakefront 7’s
– Out of State 7’s Tournament –
Overall Result:
Veterans Memorial Park
Milwaukee, WI
Time TBD
April 1
Chicago Riot RFC
– Home Match –
Final Score: Weather Cancellation
Benson Park
Wood Dale, IL
10:00 AM
April 15
Milwaukee RFC
– Away Match –
Final Score: 7 – 50
Gun Club Field
Milwaukee, WI
11:00 AM
April 22
Chicago Riot RFC
– Home Match –
Final Score: 21 – 3
Woodland Meadows Park
Elk Grove, IL
11:00 AM
April 29
Sunday Morning RFC
– Away Match –
Final Score: 35 – 17
SLU Medical Center Stadium
St Louis, MO
Spring Tour Match
11:00 AM
May 13
Chicago Blaze RC
– Away Match –
Old Boy’s Score:
Division III Score: 10 – 45
Chicago Blaze Rugby Club
Lemont, IL
Blaze’s 40-year Anniversary!
11 AM
May 20
Lincoln Park RFC
– Home Match –
Final Score: Cancelled
Woodland Meadows Park
Elk Grove, IL
11:30 AM
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Local Affiliates
Arlington Stallions
The Arlington Stallions Rugby Club (ASRC) is an organization dedicated to providing middle school and high school boys the opportunity to learn and participate in the international sport of Rugby.
Elgin River Rats
Elgin RFC’s mission is to share the rugby experience with as many young men and women as possible.
Palatine Rugby Club
FAMILY FIRST – SCHOOL SECOND – RUGBY AFTER. Palatine Rugby Club fields teams for Boys & Girls in grades 5 – 12.
Rugby Illinois
Rugby Illinois is the governing body for Rugby Union in the state of Illinois at the high school and younger level under the national jurisdiction of USA Rugby and the global jurisdiction of World Rugby.
Thinking about getting involved? We look forward to hearing from you. We’d also like to hear if you’re interested in High School or Youth Rugby activities.
Northwest Woodsmen Rugby Club Address:
Northwest Woodsmen RFC
PO Box 59124
Schaumburg, IL 60159-0124