Wisconsin Rugby Football Union

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🏉50 YEARS STRONG. ONE MASSIVE WEEKEND🏉

The celebration continues Saturday, June 6th at Greenville Lions Park with a full day of rugby, family fun, and Fox Cities Rugby tradition.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY DAY | 10:00 AM
Bring the whole family out to enjoy youth rugby activities, food trucks, and a day of community at the pitch.

🍻 OLD BOYS MATCH | 12:30 PM
Nomads vs. Vomits

🏉 MEN’S MATCH | 2:00 PM
Fox Cities Gargoyles vs. Eau Claire Orcs

Then when the final whistle blows, we’re taking the party downtown Appleton! Join us at the D2 patio starting at 6:30 PM as we continue celebrating 50 years of Fox Cities Rugby with teammates, alumni, supporters, and friends.

🎉 The festivities actually begin the night before at our 50th Anniversary Banquet on Friday, June 5th at Holidays bar on Richmond st!
🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time use the link in our bio to secure your spot.

From youth rugby to old boys, from current players to alumni, this weekend is about celebrating five decades of rugby, friendships, memories, and the community that made it all possible.

It’s here! The last 15’s roster of the spring!

We’ve got a wacky, super mixed-bag team heading to Appleton this Saturday. The are celebrating their 50th anniversary, and invited us to celebrate with them on the pitch. We pulled ruggers from around the state to put the most exciting combo possible on the field.

FOR THE HORDE!

In a heartbreak ending, the Wisconsin Men take second in the Thunderbird Cup.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLANELhipZwgPkV7OiFZC8v_TIUmLUX5_w

The Chance at the Three-peat lives! In a thrilling nail bitter, Wisconsin Men claw back from a 3-10 deficit at half to win 20 to 17. On to the Thunderbird Cup Final tomorrow at 3pm.

https://www.youtube.com//streams

Now with some good news! Wisconsin U23 Women played Allegheny and came out the victors!

https://www.youtube.com//streams

Wisconsin Women toughed it out against a strong Ohio side this morning. They fought the whole way, got some points on the board, and will play in the Plate Consolation match tomorrow morning at 10 am.

https://www.youtube.com//streams

It feels like Déjà vu x2, in a repeat semifinal rematch from last year, the Wisconsin U23 Women gave it their all against a strong Minnesota side this afternoon. Strong first half, well fought battle, but it got out of hand in the second half. Wisconsin will play in the Plate Consolation match tomorrow morning at 11 am.

https://www.youtube.com//streams

Congratulations to all the selected to represent Wisconsin this weekend at the Midwest Rugby Union Thunderbird Cup.

https://www.wisconsin.rugby/post/women-selected-for-the-2026-midwest-thunderbird-cup

Good Luck and