The Illinois Men's RFC is a college club team that belongs to the Big Ten D1-A Conference and is associated with the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign. Since its establishment in 1963 the club has achieved numerous successes including being crowned Big Ten champions in the 1980's more times than not and four National final 4 finishes. Currently, the team fields a minimum of two teams each spring and fall and plays a full sevens schedule in the summer. Fall practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00pm at The Field Complex right behind FAR and PAR at the corner of Florida and Lincoln. New players are welcome any time, just stop by practice! Spring 2013 Schedule & Results:
2/23 vs Saint Louis Univirsity Fall 2012 Schedule & Results: Sat Sep 08 -South Side Irish---L(34-28) Sat Oct 06 -At Minnesota W(21-7) Sat Oct 13 -Nebraska W(54-7)
For more information check the Practices tab at the top of the page.
3/9 At Whiskey 10s
3/16 vs Northern Illinois University
4/6 At Ohio State University
4/13 TBD (Played in Cottage Grove, WI)
4/20 At Mizzou
Sat Sep 15 -At Purdue---W(34-28)
Sat Sep 22 -Off
Sat Sep 29 -At Wisconsin L(34-19
Sat Oct 20 Purdue W(36-19)
Sat Oct 27 -Iowa W(36-19)
Sat Nov 10 -Big Ten Sevens Tournament (9th Place)
During the Fall season, the Illinois Men's Rugby Football Club racked up impressive victories, including an undefeated season in conference play, and Illinois Division II IRFU Championships.
The highlight of the Spring season was going undefeated in the 2011 Tournament of Champions with an impressive win, by mercy rule, 43-0 in the championship match.
Thanks to everyone for their support and efforts!