The Chicago Griffins, a Super League Rugby Club, was founded in 1973 by the late Bob "Doc" Kelly (the single most important factor in the founding of the team), along with Brian Bourke, Mike Elliot, John Carmody, Rick Grigutis, and Tom Powers. The Griffins would not exist today had it not been for these players.

Our A side has had 10 consecutive appearances in the USARFU Division 1 Sweet 16 playoffs since 1997, and 3 Division 1 Final Four appearances (2001, 2003, and 2004). We had a tremendous first season in the Super League in 2007 as we not only took first place in the Blue Division, but we reached the semi-finals playoffs as well.

Several of our A-siders have represented the Griffins at the CARFU, Midwest, US National and US Maccabiah sides.

The B side has had many an undefeated season; this includes winning the Midwest B-side Mid-America Championship in 1998.

The C side informally competed in CARFU Division III and finished as the Cup Champion in 2001.

We also have an Old Boys side that plays in several matches a year, including the annual Aspen Ruggerfest, as well as a 7's side, which play in the summer months.

The club draws players from a wide variety of local and national college clubs as well as many foreign players who are in Chicago working or have come to Chicago specifically to play for the Griffins. We welcome players of all experience and ability.

If you're interested in playing rugby contact us. We consider ourselves an excellent club as we have several levels of play and allow players to develop while still playing a competitive and disciplined brand of rugby.

Our major club goals are to be competitive on the field and social as hell off the field. To join our tradition please contact us by e-mailing our Recruiting Chairman Charlie Jacobson at alphatke04@yahoo.com