Chicago Lions
Founded in 1964, the Chicago Lions Rugby Football Club is a USA Rugby club based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
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| Full name | Chicago Lions Rugby Football Club | 
|---|---|
| Union | USA Rugby | 
| Nickname(s) | Lions | 
| Founded | 1964 | 
| Ground(s) | Hope Field | 
| President | Jeff Simon | 
| League(s) | Midwest Rugby Premiership | 
| Official website | |
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The Chicago Lions namesake is taken from the two large lion statues that guard the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago Building.[1]
Sponsorship
    
Notable sponsors include Athletico Physical Therapy, Oakmark International Funds, and CPH and Associates.[2]
Notable players
    
The following is a list of former and current Lions players and coaches that have earned caps for international tests:[3]
Niue
    
- Stephen Tapuosi, one international cap
 
Ireland
    
- Paul McNaughton, fifteen international caps
 
England
    
- Gary Wilson, two international caps
 
South Africa
    
- Kitch Christie, coached the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning Springboks
 - Willie Kahts
 - Harry Viljoen, coached the 2001 Springboks
 
United States
    
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References
    
- "History". Chicago Lions Rugby. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
 - Official Lions Sponsors
 - List of Lions players with international caps Archived August 25, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
 - Player Profiles on usarugby.org Archived March 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
 
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