Chicago Lions

Founded in 1964, the Chicago Lions Rugby Football Club is a USA Rugby Division 1 team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The Chicago Lions namesake is taken from the two large lion statues that guard the entrance to the Chicago Art Institute.

Chicago Lions
Full nameChicago Lions Rugby Football Club
UnionUSA Rugby
Nickname(s)Lions
Founded1964
Ground(s)Hope Field
PresidentAnthony Rio
League(s)USA Rugby Division 1
Official website
www.chicagolions.com

Sponsorship

Notable sponsors include Athletico Physical Therapy, Oakmark International Funds, and CPH and Associates.[1]

Notable players

The following is a list of former and current Lions players and coaches that have earned caps for international tests:[2]

Ireland

  • Paul McNaughton, fifteen international caps

England

  • Gary Wilson, two international caps

South Africa

United States

References


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