Since its formation in 1993, Loyola Rugby is a Division 2 rugby team Coaching:
Loyola is led by Head Coach Lance Houia. He played collegiately in the U.S.
About:
The club competes within USA Rugby and is part of of the Great Midwest Conference (Division II). Which includes clubs from the Chicago area, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The regular season for GMW is played in the Fall along with the Midwest Collegiate Playoffs. The spring consists of USA Rugby Men's Collegiate Division II playoffs and friendly matches and tournaments
05/13/2026
Everyone please welcome Justin Ware to the Loyola Men’s Rugby Family! 💛♥️
Name: Justin Ware
Hometown: Santa Francisco, CA
Home Club: St. Ignatius Rugby
Position: Flanker
Major: Finance
We asked Justin “Why Loyola?”
He says: “I chose Loyola University Chicago because it gives me a new environment to grow, challenge myself, and keep building toward my goals.”
05/06/2026
Everyone please welcome Camilo Arroyo to the Loyola Men’s Rugby Family! 💛♥️
Name: Camilo Arroyo
Hometown: Santa Monica, CA
Position: Center
Major: Sociology
We asked Camilo “Why Loyola?”
He says: “I chose Loyola Chicago because I want to become an innovator and leader in whatever space I choose and Loyola’s community will guide me.”
04/27/2026
Everyone please welcome Thomas Nash to the Loyola Men’s Rugby Family! 💛♥️
Name: Thomas Nash
Hometown: Denver, CO
Position: Fullback, Wing
Major: Finance
We asked Thomas “Why Loyola?”
He says: “I’m excited to be competing at the next level, building bonds with my peers/teammates and growing both on and off the field in Chicago.”
04/11/2026
Congrats to the gents for placing 3rd in their pool!! Great end to the 7’s Season and hats off to Coach Illouz and Coach Scanlon! Follow for updates on 15’s in the Fall
02/25/2026
Tune in to support the gents during our 7’s season this spring! ♥️💛 Correction for the date of GMW, apologies.
02/25/2026
Tune in to support the gents during our 7’s season this spring! ♥️💛
01/15/2026
JOIN LOYOLA CHICAGO MEN’S RUGBY!! 🏉 DM us for more information on how to join the brotherhood for Spring 2026.
01/14/2026
11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from Loyola Chicago Men’s Rugby! 🦃
11/22/2025
Final from Springfield, MO.
Not the result we wanted, but so much to be proud of.
To our seniors - thank you for making Loyola Chicago history & for building a nationally recognized program.
To our fans, families, alumni, and supporters - thank you for your endless support. Whether cheering from the sidelines, donating to help us get here, watching livestreams, or well wishes - we are so grateful.
The future of in Rodgers Park is bright!