GRR: Rugby Illinois
On Saturday, 7 April, Rugby Illinois, University of Illinois RFC, Effingham RFC, and La Salette Rugby are partnering to host the Heart of Illinois Rugby Challenge. Aimed at growing the sport in the rural counties of Illinois, the HofI challenge will feature several matches culminating in a 12:30 cup draw between the Mustangs of Morton and the Notre Dame de La Salette Lions.
Illinois HS team Neuqua came out of a trip to St. Xavier (OH) with two victories.
Neuqua defeated Penn HS 14-10 in what can only be called a major upset.
Rugby Illinois is seeking an Executive Director for ths State-Based Rugby Organization.
Rowe-Clark completed an undefeated Illinois league season over Memorial Day Weekend, defeating first-year program Hinsdale 39-22 in the final.
Hinsdale Central High School went 5-2 in its inaugural league season. In the final, Rowe-Clark came out strong some early breakaways and took the lad. But Hinsdale worked its way back and with only ten minutes to go, were within a try.
Neuqua HS is now 3-0 in the Rugby Illinois Suburban league after defeating Notre Dame de La Salette 20-17 on Saturday.
It was a long day of rugby for La Salette, as they played two league games, beating the Fox Valley Chiefs 39-0. But for Neuqua, this was a big result.