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Cleveland's Premier Rugby team
Est. 2015 — Midwest Rugby Union •
Midwest Champions DII 2018, 2021

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🏉 THE 2026 FALL SEASON IS HERE! 🏉

The Cleveland Crusaders are ready to take the pitch! 🔥

Our D2 & D4 squads are gearing up for another competitive fall season, with league matches, home battles, road trips, and a run toward the Midwest playoffs.

📅 Season: August–November 2026
🔵 D2 — Ready to defend home turf and take the show on the road
🟠 D4 — Building momentum all season long
🏆 Goal: Midwest Championship

📍 Mark your calendars, support the Crusaders, and come out to the pitch!

ONE TEAM. ONE CITY. CRUSADERS. 🛡️

#ClevelandCrusaders #CrusaderPride #ClevelandRugby #RugbyOhio #OhioRugby Rugby D2Rugby D4Rugby FallRugby CrusadersRugby by @clecrusaders

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2 months ago

🏉 15s FALL PRACTICE IS HERE! 🏉

The Cleveland Crusaders are getting ready for the fall 15s season, and it’s time to put in the work! 💪

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 W.C. Reed Rugby Field
W 15th St, Cleveland, OH 44109

Whether you’re a returning Crusader or looking to join the club, come ready to work, compete, and build something together.

🟠 ONE TEAM. ONE CITY. CRUSADERS. 🔵

#ClevelandCrusaders #ClevelandRugby #RugbyOhio #15sRugby #RugbyPractice FallRugby Crusaders Rugby ClevelandSports OhioRugby by @clecrusaders

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🏉⚔️ D2 MATCHDAY | DEFEND OUR HOME TURF! 🟠🔵

The Cleveland Crusaders D2 squad is back at home this Saturday as we welcome the South Pittsburgh Hooligans to the Metro Parks Polo Grounds!

After a hard-fought weekend of rugby, the boys are ready to get back on the pitch, bring the physicality, and defend the crest in front of the home crowd! 💪🔥

📅 Saturday, October 17
🏉 Cleveland Crusaders D2 vs. South Pittsburgh Hooligans
⏰ Kickoff: 2:00 PM
📍 Metro Parks Polo Grounds
41324–44998 S Woodland Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

🗣️ CRUSADER NATION, WE NEED YOU!

Come out, bring the energy, and help us make home-field advantage count! Every voice on the sideline makes a difference.

ONE CREST. ONE PACK. 🛡️
FORWARD TOGETHER. ⚔️

#ClevelandCrusaders #ClevelandRugby #CrusadersD2 #CrusaderNation #HomeMatch SouthPittsburghHooligans OhioRugby MidwestRugby RugbyUnion SupportLocalRugby ForwardTogether by @clecrusaders

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🏉🔥 D4 VICTORY | CRUSADERS WIN! 🔥🏉

CLEVELAND CRUSADERS 36 – PITTSBURGH HARLEQUINS 34

⚔️ ROAD WARRIORS! ⚔️

The Cleveland Crusaders D4 squad traveled to Pittsburgh and came away with a hard-fought 36–34 VICTORY! 🟠🔵

In a battle that came down to the wire, the boys showed grit, determination, and heart to secure a huge road win!

A full-team effort and another reminder of what it means to wear the Crusaders crest. 💪

Respect to the Pittsburgh Harlequins for a great match, and a huge shoutout to everyone who made the trip to support the boys!

TWO POINTS. ONE BIG WIN. 🔥

ONE CREST. ONE PACK. 🛡️
FORWARD TOGETHER. ⚔️

#ClevelandCrusaders #ClevelandRugby #CrusadersD4 #CrusaderNation #RoadWarriors RugbyVictory PittsburghHarlequins OhioRugby MidwestRugby RugbyUnion ForwardTogether by @clecrusaders

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7 days ago

🔥 WEEK 8 POWER RANKINGS ARE HERE! 🔥

The regular season is heating up, and the Midwest Rugby Union rankings are getting tighter by the week. With playoff positioning on the line, every result is carrying a little more weight—and Week 8 brought plenty of movement.

🏉 Men’s D3: Red River Ruffians remain on top, with Cleveland Rovers and Michiana Moose holding strong in the top three. Rockford Ravens make a +2 jump, while Cincinnati Kelts, CRC Silverbacks and Columbus Castaways all climb the rankings. Two teams enter the Top 20 this week, including West Des Moines Wombats and Green Bay Celtics.

💥 Men’s D4: St. Cloud Bottom Feeders continue to hold the #1 spot, followed by Northside Geese and Westside Outcasts. Marion Mutants make the biggest move of the week, jumping three spots to #6, while Cleveland Crusaders climb two. And we've got a new team in the rankings as Iowa Falls Rugby debuts at #9.

The rankings are set. The season is entering the stretch run. Who’s making the biggest statement when it matters most? 👀

Check out the full Week 8 rankings below and let us know where you agree—or where we got it wrong. 🏉🔥

#MidwestRugbyUnion #RugbyRankings MidwestRugby ClubRugby RugbyCommunity by @clecrusaders

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🏉 D4 ON THE ROAD | CLEVELAND ➡️ PITTSBURGH ⚔️

The Crusaders D4 side is back in action this Saturday as we head east for another battle with the Pittsburgh Harlequins.

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Pittsburgh, PA
⚔️ Cleveland Crusaders D4 vs. Pittsburgh Harlequins

The boys are hitting the road ready to work. Time to represent the crest. 🟠🔵

ONE CREST. ONE PACK.
FORWARD TOGETHER.

#ClevelandCrusaders #ClevelandRugby #CrusadersD4 #CrusaderNation #PittsburghHarlequins Rugby OhioRugby MidwestRugby RugbyUnion ForwardTogether by @clecrusaders

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11 days ago

👑🐊 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KING GATOR! 🐊👑

Help us wish a Happy Birthday to Justin Rutledge — AKA King Gator! 🎂🏉

A Crusader through and through, Justin brings the energy, physicality, and plenty of personality every time he steps on the pitch. Today, we celebrate the man, the myth, the King Gator himself. 👑🐊

Happy Birthday, Justin! Hope the day is as legendary as the nickname. 🍻

ONE CREST. ONE PACK.
FORWARD TOGETHER. 🧡💙⚔️

#ClevelandCrusaders #ClevelandRugby #CrusaderNation #KingGators #JustinRutledge HappyBirthday RugbyFamily OhioRugby ForwardTogether by @clecrusaders

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🏉 SATURDAY STANDOUTS | CRUSADERS RUGBY 🟠🔵

A big Saturday at Rugby World and two Crusaders stepped up with standout performances for their respective sides.

⚔️ D2 MAN OF THE MATCH — CORY GRAHAM
Cory delivered when it mattered as D2 battled to a 27–26 victory over Fort Wayne, helping the Crusaders secure a hard-fought one-point win.

⚔️ D4 MAN OF THE MATCH — JOHN STRASSHOFER
Strass put together a strong performance for D4 as the Crusaders came away with a victory over Pittsburgh Harlequin.

Congratulations to Cory and Strass on earning Man of the Match honors! 👏

Two sides. Two victories. One crest. 🛡️

ONE CREST. ONE PACK.
FORWARD TOGETHER. 🧡💙

#ClevelandCrusaders #ClevelandRugby #CrusaderNation #ManOfTheMatch #CrusadersD2 CrusadersD4 OhioRugby MidwestRugby RugbyWorld ForwardTogether by @clecrusaders

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