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Event: 2nd Annual Keith Brown Golf Outing
Chicago Lions Charitable Association presents the Keith Brown Memorial Golf Outing Old Orchard Country Club, Mt. Prospect , IL Friday, June 21, 2013 Check-in and Lunch: 12:00 p.m. Shot Gun Start : 1:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Dinner : Following Play … [More...]
News: Brian O’Driscoll – One More Year
Ireland and Leinster legend Brian O'Driscoll has today announced that he has extended his IRFU contract for another year, which covers both club and country. Against Biarritz recently the fans requested it, and today, they got what they wanted. The 34-year-old veteran was recently included in the British & Irish Lions squad for the tour of Australia, what will be his fourth Lions tour after first touring Australia as a youngster in 2001. With his form and fitness, Warren Gatland has … [More...]
Video: HUGE tackle. Australia Vs Samoa at the Glasgow Sevens
Seriously, if this doesn't get an OMG out of you when you watch it we don't know what will! Here is a quick look at a big tackle that took place in the Samoa vs Australia game, as Lolo Lui of Samoa demolishes James Stannard of Australia. South Africa won the tournament after beating New Zealand in the final, while Samoa had a series leg that they would rather forget, losing to Canada, narrowly beating Russia and then losing the Bowl semi final to Australia. In that game there was … [More...]
2012 Awards Banquet & Poker Tournament
Chicago Lions 2012 End-of-Season Awards Dinner & 3rd Annual Chicago Lions Las Vegas Invitational Poker Event Saturday, January 26, 2013 Lions for Hope 2431 W. Roosevelt Chicago, IL 60608 Schedule of Events: 6:30 PM Dinner: Dinner and Drinks for Old Boys and Club Sponsors are COMPLIMENTARY 7:00 PM Awards Presentation / Speakers 7:30 PM Cocktails 8:15 PM Poker Event - $100 Buy-in, $25 Re-Buy before 9pm Interested players are requested to sign-up with … [More...]
Fall Season 2012 Summary
The Chicago Lions were able to play solid rugby throughout the second half of the Fall season and overcome several prominent Midwest teams on their way to 7-1-1 record. The team saw excellent play by many members of the squad and were able to put together sound game plans that were able to keep opponents on the back foot. After coming away from Iowa with a win over Palmer, the Lions traveled to the Northwest Side of Chicago to take on cross town rival the Chicago Griffins for … [More...]
5th Annual Lions for Hope Benefit – Update
The 5th Annual Lions for Hope Benefit will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 6pm - 12pm. This year’s event has been upgraded to the Ravenswood Event Center’s Industrial Ballroom to accommodate all guests with a reserved seating and plated meal with wine, beer and vodka/whiskey cocktails. NOTE: the event will NOT be held at the clubhouse this year. View Larger Map Check list Outstanding catering will be provided by Lions alum winger, Andy Kalish, while the entertainment … [More...]
Lions Steady in Win Over Palmer
The Chicago Lions traveled deep to Davenport, IA to take on the Palmer Dragons in a clash between two of the top DI teams in the country on Saturday. All DI Midwest teams had a bye week on the 15th and the Lions used that added prep time to their advantage as solid phase play and stout defense helped lead the way to a Lions victory. The game started rather slow as it seems each team was getting a feel for the other. It was obvious from the start that the back 3 for Palmer would be having … [More...]
Lions Beat Milwaukee 33-8 in a Smash-Mouth Test
I recently began playing for the Lions after moving to Chicago to attend grad school. I’ve played back-row in college and for clubs in DC, California, and Australia. The Lions were some of the first people I met after moving, and I’ve really enjoyed the level of coaching, the running style of play, and the camaraderie among the guys on the team. Hitting people and winning games on Saturday’s is a great break from studying statistics and political economy. The Lions faced off against the … [More...]
Lions Beat Griffins 31-17 at the BOOMHOUSE
The Chicago Lions opened Midwest Division I league play this previous weekend by taking on the cross-town rivals Chicago Griffins. The Griffins made the decision to withdraw from the Rugby Super League earlier this year and focus their commitments into Division I play which helps to bolster the competition in an already strong Midwest conference. Despite the drop from a higher level of play, the Griffins could not keep up with the Lions physical and running style of rugby and fell 31-17. The … [More...]
Lions Lions Roar
The heart of a rugby club is its players and support staff. Check out this great photo of the Lions, taken at a recent game. [See the larger photo here] … [More...]
AGM 2012
On Wednesday, September 19th at 7pm, the Lions annual AGM will be held at: Attack Athletics Gym 2641 W. Harrison St Chicago, IL 60612 See map » Doors will open at 6pm to take a look at the facility. At 7pm, the AGM begins. Tentative agenda: Meet the new sponsor: Victoria Beer Presentation on permanent home for the Chicago Lions Annual Exec position elections See you there. … [More...]
National Title shot
Lions 7s:August 4th-5th National Championship, San Francisco, CA. Championship Pools Webcast on ustream.tv/usarugby Pool A Seed Old Aztecs SoCal 1 Denver West 1 NYAC Northeast 2 Charlotte South 2 Pool B Seed Schuylkill River Mid-Atlantic 1 Old Blue Northeast 1 Olympic Club Pacific Coast 2 OMBAC SoCal 3 Pool C Seed Old Puget Sound Pacific Coast 1 Youngbloodz Midwest … [More...]
26 Hours Down and Back = Sweet 16
A week ago, the Lions met at a desolate strip mall in Lincoln Park, piled into three 15 passenger vans, and drove South-bound through the night. Thirteen hours later, they climbed out into beautiful, southern Louisiana humidity. After a brisk wake-up session in the hotel pool, the Lions were set to take on New Orleans RFC, who secured a number one seed in the South, and subsequently, home field advantage. The heat didn't come into play too much, but definitely noticeable, as the Lions sweated … [More...]
Lions add Two W’s; Look ahead to NOLA…
The Lions have had ample time to iron out any kinks in their game plan leading up to the D1 Playoffs; Round of 32 in New Orleans. After solidifying their playoff spot with two big wins in Cincinnati, the boys returned home the following weekend to face a determined Blaze side. The last time these two teams faced each other, the late summer heat proved to be a factor, and the Lions narrowly edged the Blaze in a hot and muggy slugfest. Conditions were slightly different this time, and so was … [More...]
