​​Our Teams. The Rockford Ravens Rugby Football Club was established in 1976 and has a fine tradition of excellence on the field and fraternity off the field. While the Raven's were a men's only team, the club has expanded to include a women's team as well. The teams operate under the governance of The Forest City Rugby Union, a 501c3 not for profit organization.Rockford plays in the Midwest Union and the Chicago Area Rugby Football Union (CARFU) sub union. The men's first side plays at the Division III level. The women's first side plays at the Division III level.

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The Ravens Code. 

• I am responsible to and for my teammates.

• I am responsible for myself when I am in public wearing Ravens gear or representing the team.

• I am responsible for attending practice and games.  If I am unable to attend, I am required to notify my coach, my captain or my selector.

• I am responsible for staying current with club events.

• I am responsible to notify the club if my contact information changes.

• I am responsible to monitor all club correspondence.

• I am responsible for showing up at the correct time for practice and games.

• I am responsible to contribute to the club, make myself available at social events and volunteer for needed tasks.

• I am responsible for understanding the rules of the game

 

Our Culture. Rockford's greatest strength is the camaraderie that develops from our close knit and very social club. All teams support each other. Picnics, parties, banquets, breakfasts, and support of local charitable activities, brings everybody into the social circle. Our club has a rich history and does not lose its people the day they hang up their boots. Much like teams in the UK, our club officers are by and large not active players. This allows the younger active players to concentrate on winning and the more mature officers to direct the club. Social and Old Boy members are not only encouraged to help, but are needed. This keeps older members active and gives everyone a feeling of importance - whether it's scoring a try or hanging a poster in the bar. Another strength of our club are the pitches on which we play and our facilities. We play home games and host our annual “Luck of the Draw” unique tournament at Lyran Park.