Northside Rugby Club

Interested in playing with our club? Fill out the contact form to receive more information from one of our team leaders.

Who are we?

Northside is a men’s rugby club that will begin competition in Division 4 of the Chicago Area Rugby Football Union starting in the spring of 2025. Our home pitch is in Rogers Park, but we draw members from Uptown, Evanston, Edgewater, Albany Park and Skokie. We are proud of our close-knit, welcoming community and commitment to player development.

Why a goose?

As our mascot-less community looked for a way to recognize players who consistently attended our early touch sessions, our eyes landed on a classic, ceramic “porch goose”. As we decorated it in a custom scrum cap and jersey, the nickname seamlessly wove its way into the club’s identity.

  • Two-hand Touch Rugby

    Every Sunday from 2:00-3:30 PM

    @Warren Park

    No experience? No problem! Although we are a men’s league team, we prioritize building a community where everyone can be included. Touch sessions are co-ed, a great entry point for beginners or easygoing skills & fitness for experienced players.

  • Winter Work Outs

    Every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30 PM

    @PXM Fitness

    Stay active during the bitter Chicago winter while meeting some of our members! Join us for evening workouts that combine rugby skills and strength & conditioning.