Cleveland Crusaders

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

🏉⚔️ 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. ⚔️

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10/11/2026

🏉🔥 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. ⚔️

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10/07/2026

🏉 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.

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10/06/2026

👑🐊 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. 🧡💙⚔️

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10/04/2026

🏉 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. 🧡💙

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09/26/2026

🏉 FULL TIME | CLEVELAND 12 – BUFFALO 40

A tough result at Rugby World as Buffalo takes the win, 40–12.

Not the home opener we wanted, but the work doesn’t stop here. We’ll learn from it, regroup, and get back after it together. Every match is another opportunity to grow as a squad. ⚔️

Thank you to everyone who came out to Rugby World and supported the boys from the sideline. 🧡💙 Your support means everything.

Back to work.

ONE CREST. ONE PACK.
FORWARD TOGETHER.

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