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Current Club
Metropolis RFC currently has both a USARFU Division I and Division III playing side; the only team in Minnesota with two playoff-eligible playing sides. While in Division II, Metropolis displayed its determination to improve its rankings by advancing to the final eight clubs in the 1998 Division II Club Championships. After winning the Midwest Championship in 2004, Metropolis was promoted to Division I status. The team went on to finish 8th at the 2004 Division II Club Championships. In summer sevens rugby competition, Metro/ Metropolis teams have advanced to USARFU National Club Championships five times since 1992.
Origins
Metropolis RFC represents a winning combination of strong rugby play and strong club spirit. Our club is the metamorphosis of two rich rugby traditions via the consolidation in 1992 of Minneapolis RFC, founded in 1960, and Metro RFC, founded in 1980. The rugby history books will remember Minneapolis powerhouse rugby pushing its way into the USARFU National Club Championships in the late 70's, and the relentless attacking Metro backline rising to national sevens rugby prominence in the late 80's and early 90's. The result of the merger is a balanced Metropolis style of rugby that stresses strength and mobility in the forwards, and quick ball to the backs where creativity, aggressiveness and agility dominate play.
