Chicago Griffins RFC
Chicago Griffins|
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| Full name |
The Chicago Griffins |
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| Union |
USA Rugby |
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| Nickname(s) |
Griffins, Griffs |
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| Founded |
1973 in Chicago, IL |
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| Ground(s) |
Riis Park Stadium |
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| President |
Charlie Jacobson |
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| Coach(es) |
Greg Doolan |
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| Captain(s) |
Eric Jacobson |
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| League(s) |
National Division 1 Midwest League
(US) |
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| Official website |
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www.chicagogriffins.com |
The Chicago Griffins RFC rugby union team was founded in 1973. The team competes in the National Division I Midwest League, USA Rugby's top tier, after the demise of the USA Super League and play their home games at Riis Park in Chicago, Illinois, US.
History
The Chicago Griffins was founded in 1973 by the late Bob "Doc" Kelly along with Brian Bourke, Mike Elliot, John Carmody, Rick Grigutis, and Tom Powers. The Griffins would not exist today had it not been for these players.
Sponsorship
Notable primary sponsors include Founders Brewery, Wells Street Crossfit, Edgewater Athletic Club, Athletico Physical Therapy, Black Rock Pub, Belvedere Trading, Torrey and Gray, USA Voice and Data and Arcoa.[1]
Standings
Midwest League National Division 1 2015-16 Season in progress
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Team |
Pld |
W |
T |
L |
Bonus |
Total |
| 1 | Chicago Lions |
14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 61 |
| 2 | Metropolis |
14 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 53 |
| 3 | Kansas City Blues |
14 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 46 |
| 4 | Chicago Griffins |
14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 39 |
| 5 | Columbus |
14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 30 |
| 6 | Cincinnati Wolfhounds |
14 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 26 |
| 7 | Palmer College Dragons |
14 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 26 |
| 8 | Milwaukee |
14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 21 |
- 4 Points awarded to the winning team
- 0 Points to the losing team
- 2 Points to each team in the case of a tie
- 1 Bonus Point to a team scoring 4 or more tries
- 1 Bonus Point to a losing team keeping the score within 7 points
- Top 4 advance to playoffs
- Midwest Champion Advances to USA National Championships Final 8
Rugby 7's
The Chicago Griffins yearly participate in the Midwest Men's 7's national qualifiers and regularly qualify for the national tournament held in San Francisco.
Chicago Grffins 2012 7's team runners-up in the
Minnesota 7's.
Current 1st XV squad
Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality.
References
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