Northwest Woodsmen Rugby Club

Woodsmen Rugby

The Woodsmen are a Division III Rugby Club based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Our players hail from Palatine, Elgin, Lake Zurich, Arlington Heights, Carol Stream and everywhere in-between.

If you feel up to the challenge, come play with us. Although we play competitively, the Woodsmen are always on the lookout for new players to join our club.

No experience needed, just desire!
Rugby 101

 

Matches

Check our Schedule to see where the Woodsmen compete next! Home Field is Busse Woods, in Elk Grove, IL.

 

Spring & Fall Practice

We practice from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday next to Helen Keller Junior High School, at Zocher Park. Preseason Practices may differ, so please reference the Schedule to learn more.

 

Summer 7’s Practice

From the end of May to the end of July we focus on Rugby 7’s. Practices are Thursdays only from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Zocher Park.

 

Social

Want to meet the team or learn more about Rugby? Join us 8:30 pm on Thursdays after practice at our sponsor Miller’s Ale House in Schaumburg.