Founded in 1964, the Chicago Lions Rugby Football Club is a USA Rugby club based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Full name | Chicago Lions Rugby Football Club | |
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Union | USA Rugby | |
Nickname(s) | Lions | |
Founded | 1964 | |
Ground(s) | Hope Field | |
President | Jeff Simon | |
League(s) | Midwest Rugby Premiership | |
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Official website | ||
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The Chicago Lions namesake is taken from the two large lion statues that guard the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago Building.[1]
Notable sponsors include Athletico Physical Therapy, Oakmark International Funds, and CPH and Associates.[2]
The following is a list of former and current Lions players and coaches that have earned caps for international tests:[3]