- Springfield Celts Rugby Club
Rugby team
country =United States
imagesize = 180px
founded =1975
union = At-Large Independent
league = Division III
ground = Kennedy Park, Springfield,Illinois ,United States
president = Brian Foreman
vice president = Mike Adams
social chairman = Glenn Dillman
recruiting chairman = Jason Vincent
field chairmen = R.J. Pyle
coach = Jim CarlbergThe Springfield Celts Rugby Club is a Division III
rugby union team based in Springfield,Illinois ,United States . It is currently an At-Large Independent Club.History
The Springfield Celts Rugby Club was established in 1975. The team was created by Dan Peters. He is also credited for starting another team in Hillsboro,IL. Dan played rugby well into his 50's and still be seen on the field leaving young guys grabbing for air.
Over the years the Celts have created a tradition of hard hitting rugby often taking the best of teams out of their game plan. This tradition has produced several tournament trophies and union victories. The legend of the "Green Jersey" has haunted the Midwestern region for many years. The young players hear of the stories of destruction and victory and continue to wear the Green Jersey with pride.
chedule
updated 9-24-08
ponsorship
The Springfield Celts Rugby Club's sponsors are [http://www.liquidrugby.com/ Liquid Rugby] in Petersburg,
Illinois , [http://www.springfieldshopper.net/ The Springfield Shopper] in Springfield,Illinois , [http://www.rscrental.com/Content/RentalCenters/store.aspx?StoreID=357 RSC equipment] in Springfield,Illinois , and The Fieldhouse Pizza and Pub in Springfield,Illinois . All socials after home matches will be at The Fieldhouse Pizza & Pub.References
* Sias, Holly, "Want to have a ball? Try Rugby", The State Journal-Register, Sept. 23, 2008, Page 12.
* Murphy, Michael, "RUGGED RUGBY A GAME FOR 'THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE INSANE'", The State Journal-Register, Oct. 14, 1985, Page 7.External links
* [http://www.CeltsRugby.com/ Springfield Celts Rugby Club]
* [http://www.myspace.com/celtsrfc Springfield Celts Rugby Club MySpace Page]
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