Springfield Celts Rugby Club

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Union	At-Large Independent
Founded	1975
Ground(s)	Kennedy Park, Springfield, Illinois, United States
President	Brian Foreman
Coach(es)	Jim Carlberg
League(s)	Division III

The Springfield Celts Rugby Club is a Division III rugby union team based in Springfield, Illinois, United States. It is currently an At-Large Independent Club.

History

The Springfield Celts Rugby Club was established in 1975. The team was created by Dan Peters. He is also credited for starting another team in Hillsboro,IL. Dan played rugby well into his 50's and still be seen on the field leaving young guys grabbing for air.

Over the years the Celts have created a tradition of hard hitting rugby often taking the best of teams out of their game plan. This tradition has produced several tournament trophies and union victories. The legend of the "Green Jersey" has haunted the Midwestern region for many years. The young players hear of the stories of destruction and victory and continue to wear the Green Jersey with pride.

News

A Fallen Teammate

Dustin Ryan Cowan, 28, of Springfield died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at his residence.

He was born on Aug. 11, 1979, in Springfield to Ronald and Lynn Roberts Cowan.

Dustin was a 1997 graduate of Glenwood High School and received his bachelor's degree in TV and radio production from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2002. He was employed as a customer service representative for AAA Insurance.

Dustin also known as “Pork Chop” had played for the Celts for the last few years. He was known as a lumbering runner that was difficult to be tackled or stopped. Tackling Dustin was like trying to tackle a full size pick-up truck. He was showing good signs of improvement with every year he was in rugby. Dustin primarily played front row for the Celts playing both Loosehead and Tighthead Prop. He was also co-chairing the position of Field Chairman. He took on his duties with great joy and responsibility. Dustin was not only teammate, but a brother to all of us on the Celts. He will be missed by all of us.

Dustin “Pork Chop” Cowan

Aug. 11, 1979 – June 21, 2008

Dustin's Obituary

File:St. Paddy's Day Parade 2007 Dustin.jpg

Schedule

JULY

2 SUMMER PRACTICE HOME 6:00 P.M.

9 SUMMER PRACTICE HOME 6:00 P.M.

12 TOYS FOR TOTS DES MOINES, IOWA

16 SUMMER PRACTICE HOME 6:00 P.M.

23 SUMMER PRACTICE HOME 6:00 P.M.

30 SUMMER PRACTICE HOME 6:00 P.M.

AUGUST

6 SUMMER PRACTICE HOME 6:00 P.M.

9 3RD ANNUAL CELTIC DUFFER CLASSIC PIPER GLENN 11:00 A.M.

13 PRACTICE HOME 6:00 P.M.

20 PRACTICE HOME 6:00 P.M.

27 PRACTICE HOME 6:00 P.M.

FALL SEASON 2008

SEPTEMBER

6-7 RUGGAPALOOZA CARBONDALE TBA

27 ROWDIES HOME 1:00 P.M.

www.celtsrugby.com

The Springfield Celts Rugby Club is sponsored by the following:

Springfield Shopper link title

RSC Equipment Rentals link title

Rugby America, Ltd. link title

The Fieldhouse Pizza and Pub

External links

• Springfield Celts Rugby Club
• Springfield Celts MySpace Page
• USA Rugby
• Western Rugby Football Union
• Missouri Rugby Football Union