Northwest Woodsmen Rugby Club
Woodsmen Rugby
The Woodsmen are a Division III Rugby Club based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Our players hail from Palatine, Elgin, Lake Zurich, Arlington Heights, Carol Stream and everywhere in-between.
If you feel up to the challenge, come play with us. Although we play competitively, the Woodsmen are always on the lookout for new players to join our club.
No experience needed, just desire!
Rugby 101
Matches
Check our Schedule to see where the Woodsmen compete next! Home Field is Busse Woods, in Elk Grove, IL.
Spring & Fall Practice
We practice from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday next to Nathan Hale Elementary School, at Falk Park. Preseason Practices may differ, so please reference the Schedule to learn more.
Summer 7’s Practice
From the end of May to the end of July we focus on Rugby 7’s. Practices are Thursdays only from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Zocher Park.
Social
Want to meet the team or learn more about Rugby? Join us 8:30 pm on Thursdays after practice at our sponsor Miller’s Ale House in Schaumburg.
Interested in High School or Youth Rugby?
Visit Youth Rugby Illinois
Youth Rugby Illinois provides complete registration information and instructions.
Club Contacts
Club Executives – Click name to contact
President / Coach | Lou Raymond |
Vice President | Marques Plummer |
Match Secretary | "Toe" |
Old Boys Representative: