The original men’s club was founded in 1979 and played in Elgin until the early 90’s. Players from that team formed the Elgin RFC High School Rugby Club in 2011. In 2014 the High School club won the Rugby Illinois Division 2’s State Shield. In 2015 the middle school program won 1st in state at Junior Division and 3rd in Seniors. Elgin competes against other local high schools sides in Rugby Illinois’ Division 2.