Chicago Lions: The Premier Rugby Club in Chicago, IL, USA. Men - Women - Youth - Rookie
Since 1964 Since April of 2015, Chicago Lions Rugby has called J.
A founding member of the USA Rugby Super League in 1997, Chicago Lions Rugby is the premier rugby team in the Midwest, and has been a consistent powerhouse in the United States rugby scene since the Lion's inception in 1964. Chicago Lions Rugby is the only team in the Midwest to field fully competitive sides for Division I, Division III, Women's Club 7s, and Men’s Club 7s. We have several teams wi
05/15/2026
Now Introducing….📢
Your Chicago Lions to face Seattle Rugby Club in the .rugby D1 Nationals Semi-Final🦁
📍Venue: Chicago Blaze Rugby Complex
⏰ KO Time: TODAY 5PM
Get down to support the team as we pursue a National Title 🏆
05/13/2026
The women’s team closed out the season undefeated, a reflection of the work, resilience, and culture built all seasom long. Proud of this group and excited to turn the page toward fall 2026 🦁
05/08/2026
Lineup Announcement 📢
Here is your Chicago Lions team that will face tomorrow at HOME!
Come join us for the women’s last spring season game at the Lions For Hope Complex, with a 1 PM kickoff 🔥
05/02/2026
Another great win for the with a 50-24 win over the Wisconsin Selects.
An excellent display that saw many of our squad members getting valuable game time and playing with passion for the badge!
We have a week of training (no game) before we move onto Nationals!
Up The Lions!
05/01/2026
Now Introducing….📢
Your Chicago Lions to face the Wisconsin Selects 🦁
📍Venue: Lions For Hope Complex (Home)
⏰ KO Time: Saturday 1PM
Get down to the Lions Den for a great day of rugby and fun as build for Nationals!!!
04/30/2026
The team goes into May unbeaten with a record of 3-0!!!🦁
A MASSIVE turn-around for the team that has built this from the ground up!
Up The Lions!!🦁
04/26/2026
Another win for your Chicago Lions as they get one week closer to Nationals.
It was a scrappy game in uncompromising wind, but we got the win against at solid Thunderbirds side.
It’s important for us as a club to highlight that we had numerous players on the Thunderbirds side who had great performances, and the importance of our goal develop everyone at the club.
Well done all!!
Up The Lions
04/25/2026
A nice Lions win versus the Midwest. One more game next Saturday at home before the Nationals on May 15.
Here are some of the alumni that made it out today.
04/25/2026
Now Introducing….📢
Your Chicago Lions to face the Midwest Thunderbirds 🦁
📍Venue: Lions For Hope Complex (Home)
⏰ KO Time: Saturday 3PM
Get down to the Lions Den for a great day of rugby and fun as build for Nationals!!!
04/23/2026
GAME WEEK 🔥
The Thunderbirds are calling!
VENUE 📍 : Lions For Hope Complex
DATE 📅: Saturday 25th April
KO TIME 🕰️: 3PM
Come and join us for a great day of rugby!