Match Reports

Fox Valley Maori 48 vs Chicago Rugby Club 15 The first weekend in September saw the Maori match up with CRC, the cool early fall morning quickly warming to a perfect 70 degrees for the 11 am kick off.  Fox Valley made an early mistake and let the opening kick-off roll into touch 10 meters

Fox Valley 27 vs Chicago Riot 22 The Maori began their 2019 campaign with a tough home match against the Riot.  A morning rain storm had left the grounds soft, but 100% humidity and 80 degree August day would test the wills of both sides.  Fox Valley got off to a quick start when Cody

2018 CARFU Conference Champions The Fall league season saw the Maori compile their best performance in recent memory, finishing as CARFU champions with an impressive 11-1 record. The Maori tore through the regular season, relying on a stout defense that gave up only 91 points in 8 games. This dominant performance earned them a home

Fox valley 49 vs Illiana 0 Saturday the 14th again saw the vaunted Maoris from St Charles take the pitch in weather better suited to an English winter than a Midwest spring. The temperature hovered around 40 and a fine mist refused to dissipate. In spite of the conditions the field in Hammond, the best

Fox Valley 41 vs Blaze 7 On a cold and grey day, the Maori met the Blaze on the windswept plain of James O’Breen park for their spring home opener. The game started well for Fox Valley as they quickly gained a firm advantage in both territory and possession from the opening whistle. Building on

Fox Valley 50 vs Oconomowoc 27 The Maoris returned home this week to face off with the next of their Wisconsin opponents, the men of Oconomowoc.  The day of the match was unseasonably hot and as is typical for the home field, a stiff breeze blew from the south.  The Maoris fielded a first XV

Fox Valley 32 vs Sharks 26 The Maoris traveled up to Madison to face off with the Wisconsin Sharks in a game that would prove to be one of the most exciting contests the Maoris have had in years.  The weather was perfect, a sunny mild day, without the bite of heat and humidity normally

Fox Valley 46 vs Rockford 12 Fox Valley held its home opener in a classic matchup between two of Northern Illinois storied clubs saw the Maoris extend their winning ways against the Rockford Ravens in a highly physical contest.  The Maoris took control of the game at the outset, securing possession and methodically working down

Fox Valley 57 – Lake County 43 The Maoris opened their league season with a classic fixture against in the shadows of Great America, and it was a fitting venue for a roller coaster of a match.  Lake County got off to a fast start as their tight head took a quick trap and shredded

Match #1 – Maoris defeat Metropolis 12-10 Maoris got off on the right foot with a big interception, but were unable to cross the line.  However they did regather the ball, and Luke Thomas passed wide to Cody who screamed down the sideline for the opening try.    The second half saw Metropolis work their way