Cincinnati rugby football club
Competing at the highest level of USA Rugby Union and promoting player development since 1974. The Cincinnati Wolfhounds (CRFC) - With you!
Hounds Summer Season Starts Soon!!
Announcement: Hounds Summer Season Starts Soon!!
Club News
‘Hounds Raise $1500 for Midwest Rugby Development Foundation with Sysco
On a beautiful Saturday with weather in the 70s and plenty to do including watching MAC rugby championships at Brimelow fields and on brewery patios, 9 Hounds sacrificed their day to raise funds for the Midwest Rugby Development Foundation by working in a massive warehouse.
‘Hounds Spring ’22 Home Opener This Saturday
It has been a long Spring for the Boys of CRFC. But they are finally back home and ready to play on their Home Turf! This weekend the Wolfhounds will host the Detroit Tradesmen for two matches. This weekend not only marks the “Home Opener” but it is one of ONLY two Home Matches for the Hounds this Spring. DON’T MISS IT!
Upcoming Events
CRFC Summer Info Coming Soon
About the Wolfhounds
The Cincinnati Rugby Football Club (CRFC), known commonly as the Wolfhounds, is the Premier Rugby Club in Ohio. Founded in 1974, and sanctioned by USA Rugby, the Club fields competitive teams in Men’s Division 1 Midwest Premiership, Women’s Club Sevens, and Men’s Club Sevens. A very active over-35 Greyhound group ensures the history and culture of our Club are embodied by each team. Since inception, the Wolfhounds remain one of only two teams in the Midwest Rugby Union to compete in Division I for their entire history.
Upcoming Matches & Tourneys
March 12-13: Savanah Ruggerfest – Finished 2nd
March 26-27: Nash-Bash
April 09 @ 1pm EST: Away -versus- Cleveland Crusaders – 1st half to Cleveland, 2nd half to ‘Hounds
April 30 @ 1pm EST: Home -versus- Detroit Tradesmen -‘Hounds win 38-29
May 07 @ 2pm EST: Away -versus- Dayton Flying Pigs – ‘Hounds win 41-18
May 14 @ 2pm EST: Home -versus- Columbus Castaways
March 12-13: Savanah Ruggerfest – Finished 2nd
March 26-27: Nash-Bash
April 30 @ 3pm EST: Home -versus- Detroit Tradesmen -‘Hounds win 38-29
May 07 @ 2pm EST: Away -versus- Dayton Flying Pigs – ‘Hounds win 41-18
Club Programs
Men’s Division I
The DI Men’s team competes in the Midwest East League with fall and spring seasons starting in August and February, respectively.
Men’s Second Side
The Men’s Second Side competes in the Midwest League with fall and spring seasons starting in August and February, respectively.
Women’s 7’s
The Women’s 7’s team competes in the Midwest 7’s circuit and the season starts in April. The season runs through August.
Men’s 7’s
The Men’s 7’s team competes in the Midwest 7’s circuit and the season starts in April. The season runs through August.
Shop
The store has all kinds of Wolfhounds gear, including t-shirts, dry-fits, sweatshirts, jackets, hoodies, shorts, scarves, and hats. The best part is, SquadLocker passes along 10% of every order directly to the club. Visit the link here to browse the store, Go Hounds!
Sponsor
Competing at the highest level involves supporting player travel and maintaining the best pitches in the Midwest. Promoting player development begins with youth programs across our region, through partnerships with local high school teams, in providing the Midwest collegiate players’ Overseas Rugby Experience Program, and much more. Help us break the gain line. Donate today!
Dues
Annual subscriptions determine Club privileges and certify participation at general meetings. Team members and Grayhounds can pay through our site. For specific information regarding Undergraduate or Overseas members, contact our Club Treasurer.
Club Sponsors
Our Facilities
CRFC maintains the premier rugby piches in the midwest - Brimelow Fields. We have two regulation-size picthes with natural grass, scoreboards, and stadium lights. Located near Cincinnati, Ohio it is easily accesible and accomodating. Several national tournaments are hosted there as well as club, college, and high-school events. Brimelow Fields: 6440 Stockton Rd. Fairfield, OH 45242
Our Clubhouse has hosted legends of the league and rugby in general. We host international players, Grayhounds, teams, and events throughout the year here. Some of our fondest memories have been made, and continue to be made, in this 5 bedroom house with a meeting room/bar in the basement. The huge back-yard hosts our socials and parties where we can bond with eachother and others.
The snack shack at Brimelow fields offers tasty, as well as healthy, treats along with meal-type options, drinks, and merchandise for patrons and players during game and tournament days. We have a liquor license that allows us to sell beer or daily memberships for beer as well. The snack shack is volunteer-operated and all income goes to club improvements.
Alcohol
- NO CARRY IN ALCOHOL
- ZERO TOLERANCE
- Any/all alcohol brought in will be confiscated upon entry.
- All confiscated alcohol will be kept on ice and enjoyed by the day’s volunteers after you have gone home
If caught with alcohol on property, you will be EJECTED and not refunded (parking / tournament entry / etc.)
1. You could try to pull the old, wait-till-the-tourney-is-done-and-then-breakout-the-beer-when-they-all go home. So, I guess, if you want to bring it in... Thanks, I guess, but your alcohol will be confiscated.
- Alcohol is for sale- You must be 21 to purchase alcohol.
NOTE: Helicopters are free… because that would be sweet!
- NO PARKING in driveways down the street, your vehicle will be ticketed and towed. Not by us. But they will gladly have you removed
Pets
1. We’re cool with dogs, as long as they’re on a leash and well behaved
2. Please remember to bring your own plastic bags for cleanup
3. Cats?? Cats are jerks and probably don’t like rugby anyway - they’re into tennis and crap like that… whatever, if you want to bring your cat, you can… same rules apply though.
4. Other animals? Don’t be that guy/girl and be the weirdo that brings a snake or lizard or something.
Do these rules seem familiar? Aside from the basic fact that this how almost EVERYONE runs a tournament, we did get some help. We liked the “House Rules” for the Firehouse 7s so much that we borrowed them for our tournament. Thank you, Chicago Blaze!
Want to Join The Club?
Get involved with any of our teams, committees, Grayhounds, the Midwest Rugby Development Foundation, youth programs, and more by getting in touch with us. We would love to have you involved!