Toledo Celtics Rugby Club

As a 501(c)(3) Organization our mission is to give back to the community through our love for Rugby. Johns, and Whitmer. Recent tours to the Cayman Islands, Ft.

From engaging with our youth to rallying behind a great cause we want to make Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan a better place to grow and learn. The Toledo Celtics RFC was founded in 1974 originally as a collegiate men’s club at the University of Toledo. After aging out of the college eligibility, Mike Fosnaugh, Bill Bingle and a select group of ruffians transitioned the club to a men’s team,

competing in the Midwest Rugby Union. Known for their blue-collared physicality, the club competed throughout the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s with many victories and success. The Celtics entered the new century with the same game plan and some newer faces to carry on the traditions of the founders. The Celtics currently compete in the Midwest Union’s Division 3 Eastern Conference and have many recent successes, including a Midwest Championship and National semifinal appearance in 2006 as well as playoff appearances in every subsequent year to 2011. The club now claims participants from northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan and has local affiliations with sponsored high school clubs at Anthony Wayne( boys and girls), Perrysburg, St. The Celtics strive to promote our players’ talent with successes at every level including Rich Schurfeld to the US National Team, and Demecus Beach and Lance Cavanaugh full rugby scholarships to Davenport University (winners of two collegiate national titles). The club currently is comprised of the Div 3 “A”side and a competitive “B” side for less experienced players. We also have a social “ole boys” side for players over 35 that participates in competition against other local ole boys squads as well as going on tours. Lauderdale, Savannah GA, have served to round out the camaraderie and competitive nature of the club. The Celtics are comprised of men from every walk of life, including college students, businessmen, teachers, clergy, doctors, military vets, factory workers, steel men, firefighters, and local miscreants with great variations in age, experience and athletic ability. We are always looking for new players and welcome new participants year round. Whether you’re a grizzled, battle scarred veteran or a newcomer that has never played a minute, the Celtics welcome you to come to practice, get a solid workout and enjoy the greatest team sport on the planet.

05/29/2026

Shoutout to our boys representing Toledo for the Michigan selects!

Chris Hathaway
Xavier Everett
Jacobi Batey
Dewayne Carter

And honorary mention to Danny Leatherman

05/11/2026

Its was a great day of rugby Saturday at the renewed Sterling Park Pitch where the Toledo Celtics got the dubb against the Findlay Scars. Thanks to our social host Ye Olde C**k n Bull - Toledo for having us for some pizza, beer, and post game shenanigans! Next week, we host the Columbus Castaways Rugby Club at 2pm with the Toledo Celtics Women's Rugby starting us off with a noon game vs Ypsi/Indy. It will be a great day of rugby! See you there!

04/21/2026

The forecast says there's a Crisis heading toward Sterling Park this weekend... ⛈️
Luckily, the boys are ready to weather the storm. Come out and support Toledo Rugby as we host Lansing for the home opener. 2 PM kickoff!

04/19/2026

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04/16/2026

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03/06/2026

Last day to get your tickets! Come join us to celebrate our past season and get geared up for the spring!

2026 Toledo Rugby Celtics Banquet Join us in person for the 2026 Toledo Rugby Celtics Banquet to celebrate our awesome season together!

03/02/2026

Last week to buy your tickets! Sales close March 6 so we have an accurate headcount for food

2026 Toledo Rugby Celtics Banquet Join us in person for the 2026 Toledo Rugby Celtics Banquet to celebrate our awesome season together!

02/19/2026

Week 3 this Saturday at Leroy and Margaret’s! England v Ireland at 910, Wales v Scotland 1140.

Maybe we’ll see some Old Boys this time? Maybe some from the Toledo Celtics Women's Rugby? Either way, we’ll be there to drink, watch rugby, and be merry!

How things stand after two rounds of action 🔥

02/02/2026

Leroy and Margaret’s starting this Saturday at 9am!

01/15/2026

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Location

Toledo

Telephone

734-652-5427

Website

http://toledorugby.com/

Address

99 Center Street
Toledo, OH

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5:30pm - 7pm
Thursday	5:30pm - 7pm
Saturday	2pm - 4pm