Springfield Celts Rugby Club

Welcome to Celts Rugby!

The Springfield Celts Rugby Club was established in 1975. The team was created by Dan Peters. He is also credited for starting anther 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.

Celts News

• Celts mourn a fellow rugger
  Dustin Ryan Cowan, 28, of Springfield died Saturday, June 21, 2008. He was born on Aug. 11, 1979, in Springfield to Ronald and Lynn Roberts Cowan.

  Dustin's family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 201 S. Main St., Route 4, Chatham. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Staab Polk Memorial Home with Pastor Rick Wenneborg officiating. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.

  More information on SJ-R's website.

• Celts are awarded official Rugby Pitch
  City of Springfield awards Kennedy Park as the official Pitch for the Celts Rugby Team. More details and pictures will be available soon...

Celts Sponsors

The Celts Rugby Club would like to thank the following sponsors.

• Marley's Pub
  9 SW Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, IL (217) 522-2280
• RSC Equipment Rental
  1600 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL (217) 241-3440
• Rugby America, Ltd.
  1215 E. Clary St, Petersburg, IL (217) 632-0119

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• News/Events

  • The Celts will be practicing this summer and will be playing 7's.

  • Jim Carlberg is the new Celts coach.

• Officer Listing

  • Brian Foreman, President
  • Mike Adams, Club VP
  • Clint Scott, Secretary
  • Jim Carlberg, Coach
  • Glenn Dillman, Social Chair

• Fan Zone

  
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  All inquiries can be sent to jimc@liquidrugby.com