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Philip “Thabu” Eloff Inducted into USA Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Philip “Thabu” Eloff for getting inducted into the USA Rugby Foundation Hall of Fame. Thabu is the fifth Lion in the HOF following Dick Smith, Bill Fraumann, J. Tyke Nollman, and Tristan Lewis.
Annual Keith Brown Golf Outing 2022
The 2022 Keith Brown Golf Outing, the Chicago Lions’ annual golf tournament, was held on Friday, June 24th.
National Sevens Champions 2021
The Chicago Lions Rugby are National Sevens Champions for 2021. Read the Captain’s and Coach’s reports plus watch the final video.
Here for Good – Fundraiser
As we are all on hold for rugby, we still have a small need to raise funds for items like utilities, maintenance, payroll, and insurance. We have joined Jupmode Supply’s Here for Good campaign to support small businesses and non-profits.
Midwest Champions 2019
Coached by Dave Clancy and Bruce Snyder, the Chicago Lions Men and Women are Midwest Champions, creating rugby history. Come and play for the Lions!
Sports Complex – J. Tyke Nollman Field
Saturday, September 21st, 2019 was a historical day for the Chicago Lions as we revealed the second completed phase of the Lions for Hope Sports Complex, the J. Tyke Nollman Field. It was a day that Lions from all generations have been waiting for; finally, we have a...
Chicago Lions Merges with Chicago Wapiti
Chicago Lions Rugby merges the Chicago Wapiti Rugby Football Club to expand its youth programAugust 12, 2019, ChicagoThe Chicago Lions Rugby organization, established in 1964, have joined forces to expand the Chicago Lions Youth Rugby Program to include...
Lions for Hope Sports Complex Update
We want to provide you an update as we have some exciting news to share as we continue the development of the Lions for Hope Complex. Construction on the West field has been coming along nicely despite the harsh Chicago winter and the rainy past few...
Tyke Nollman Inducted to Hall of fame
We congratulate one of the great Lions, J Tyke Nollman, on his post-humous induction into the USA Rugby Hall of Fame. Tyke would have been very honored and humbled to be recognized. He was a great leader and served as Lions President for six years in the...
Interview with Patrick O’Reilly
By Matt Wagner Last week, as the Lions were preparing for a regular-season test against Metropolis in Minneapolis, I was fortunate enough to be able to sit down with Patrick O’Reilly during the team’s training session. We talked about his time playing...
Grey Lions at 50th Aspen Ruggerfest
Above: Chicago Lions Rugby group (click to enlarge) The Chicago Grey Lions played in Aspen for the 50th Ruggerfest with a strong contingent of players and supporters totaling almost 75. Fortunately or unfortunately, we had more supporters than players. It...
Lions selected as Collegiate All-Americans
Congratulations to the 7 Lions players who were acknowledged by USA Rugby as collegiate All-Americans yesterday. Well done to: Nick Feakes (Lindenwood University) Tyler Sousley (Indiana University) Brady Gent (Davenport University) Alex Dorrier (Indiana...
Lions Reach National Semi Finals
Reaching the semi-final, the Lions have laid a solid foundation for future success and have in the words of many old boys, restored the roar.
Jay “Tyke” Nollman Memorial Fields
In April, a group of Chicago Lions attended a dedication ceremony at LaSalette Academy in Georgetown, Illinois. The ceremony marked the official dedication of the Jay "Tyke" Nollman Memorial Fields. The day’s event was capped off with an unveiling of the monument,...
Video: Bergman and Larson Discuss the Game of Rugby
In this 13-minute video, Lions Alumni Paul Bergman and Gary Larson explain changes to the game. This is the first of a few videos updates on rugby, the players and the Lions. Enjoy the music!
Lions Help the Sport From the Ground up
Children and High Schoolers in Illinois are beginning to learn to play the game of rugby from an early age thanks to the efforts of many Chicago Lions. These Chicago Lions that we would like to recognize are: Arlington Stallions Rugby Club – Paul Bergman and Fernando...
Keith Brown: One of a Kind, and One of Our Own
Keith J. Brown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 after a battle with Melanoma skin cancer. He was Executive Vice President at Klaff Realty, LP, a private Chicago-based real estate investment firm that specializes in the acquisition of distressed...