Chicago Westside Condors

Founded in 1979 by students at the Loyola University of Chicago Medical School, the Chicago Westside Condors have a long-standing tradition of excellence in the Chicago Area Rugby Football Union, with consistent representation in Chicago and Midwest select sides. In 2000, John Burke went from Condor to U.S. Eagle. Due in part to superb coaching and to the raw talent of every player, the Condors enjoyed tremendous success in the 1997 through 2003 seasons, appearing twice in the National Final Four. In Fall 2003, after twenty-four years in Division II, the Condors were promoted to Division I.

The Condors are proud of their reputation both on and off the pitch. We are a team of every nationality, color, and creed. Experience levels range from complete newcomers to the sport to national and international players. Although most of our players are from the USA, Condors have also hailed from Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, Wales, and Zimbabwe.

In addition to their proud reputation on the pitches of the Chicago area, the Condors have an exceptionally strong tradition of touring internationally and have played rugby on every continent except Antarctica. Over the past decade, the Condors have traveled to:

• Ireland
• Bahamas
• Kenya
• Zimbabwe
• Hong Kong
• Thailand • New Zealand
• Fiji
• Argentina
• Brazil
• France and Spain
• Australia