Rugby sport growing in Chicago area

High school rugby athletes huddling up before their state championship match in Berwyn, IL Credit: Andre Toran/Medill

Move over Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks! Make room for rugby. From Soldier Field hosting The Rugby Weekend to kids growing up with the game, Chicago is becoming a  rugby city.

Photo at top: A high-school rugby team huddling prior to walking onto the pitch for its state championship match in Berwyn, Ill. (Andre Toran/MEDILL).