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🗣️Calling all Tempest fans! Join us at SeatGeek Stadium this Saturday at 6:30PM to support @thechicagostars as they take on the Kansas City Current. Let's show up and show our support for Chicago! Head to the link in our bio to grab our exclusive ticket discount 🎟️ #rugby #soccer #womenssports #chicago

As if this team couldn’t get any cooler 🎓 Congrats to our very own @emfarnan for graduating with her PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame last weekend! We’re so proud to have Emma as a teammate and leader on the field 👏 #rugby #womenssports #phd #graduation

Final from the road🏉 Hard fought to the end💪 Bye week next week! #WomensEliteRugby #WomensSports #ChicagoTempest 📸 // @weberhansphoto

It ain't over until the whistle blows‼️ We got next 🤞 #WomensEliteRugby #WomensSports #ChicagoTempest 📸 // @weberhansphoto

Roster drop 🔥🔥🔥 The Tempest are away this week to play against the @wer_banshees . See you there 🙌🙌 #WomensEliteRugby #WatchRugby #WERTempest #Rugby #WomensRugby #ChicagoTempest

Almost game day 😍😍 We are away this week against the @wer_banshees at @centrevillebnkstadium . We’ll miss you this week, Chicago! 📸// @on_the_run_photo #WomensEliteRugby #Rugby #WatchRugby #WomensRugby #WERTempest #ChicagoTempest

Final from home. Heading into the Bye Week to balance rest and work before shipping up to Boston to take on the Banshees. THANK YOU to the best fans in WER. Thank you Storm Chasers! You showed up to cheer us on and make this the most memorable first season on the home front! 📸: @melpazphotos34 #ChicagoTempest #StormChasers #WER #WomensRugby #Rugby

Halftime from home. There’s more rugby to play and more rugby to watch! 📸: @melpazphotos34 #ChicagoTempest #WER #WomensRugby

Ubaida Ahmed puts the Tempest on the board first! #ChicagoTempest #WER #WomensRugby

It’s party time 🥳 Head to @whiskeygirltavern after today’s match to celebrate our last home game of the season! See you there 😉 #WomensRugby #WERTempest #Rugby #AfterParty #WomensEliteRugby #ChicagoTempest

We can’t wait for this roster to take the pitch for our last home game 🌪️🌪️ Will we see you there? #WomensRugby #WomensEliteRugby #WatchRugby #Rugby #WERTempest #ChicagoTempest

Thank you to the Greater Chicago Rugby Business Alliance and @chicagohoundsrugby for hosting such an amazing event! We are so grateful to be part of an incredible rugby community 🏉 💛 Can’t wait to see everyone TOMORROW at Northwestern for our final home match at 3PM! #rugby #chicago #community

‼️‼️LAST HOME GAME‼️‼️ Come watch us take on the @wer_breakers this Saturday, and be sure to help us black out the stadium 👀👀 📸// @emfarnan #womensrugby #rugby #WatchRugby #womensEliteRugby #womensSports #ChicagoTempest #WERTempest

🚨CALLING ALL TEMPEST FANS🚨 This Saturday, show your support for the Chicago Tempest by helping us black out the stadium 🌪️ See you there 😘 #womensrugby #wer #watchrugby #rugby #chicago #chicagotempest #wertempest

Final. Clash of the storm and the bay at home up next 🌪️🌊 #WomensEliteRugby #WER #WomensRugby #ChicagoTempest 📸: @b_reel_photos

Hit 'em out 🎯 Katie Lamont protecting the field #WomensEliteRugby #WER #WomensRugby #ChicagoTempest

Just getting started🤝 Catch the next 40🌪️ #WomensEliteRugby #WER #WomensRugby #ChicagoTempest 📸: @beckyduffyhill.creative

Almost gameday 🌪️🌪️ Grab your tickets at the link in bio for our second to last home game! 🎟️ #rugby #womenssports #chicago #tempest

It’s on TOMORROW! Rematch @wer_denver and @wer_tempest Stream on @daznwsport

We're back for Round 6, Chicago! Grab your tickets at the link in bio for this Saturday's game against the Denver Onyx 🌬️ #rugby #chicago #womenssports 📸 @rugby_sooz

Click the link in our bio to apply to be a Kids Kaptain with the Chicago Tempest! Children ages 5-10 are eligible to meet the Chicago Tempest players and walk out with the team before a home match 🌪️🌪️🌪️ Don’t miss you, apply today ‼️ #womenseliterugby #watchrugby #chicago #rugby #chicagotempest

We’re making it Instagram Official! 😘 Whiskey Girl Tavern will be the Official Postgame and Watch Party Bar for the remainder of the 2025 season! Join us there this Saturday after the match for a celebration with players, family, and friends 🫶 #rugby #womenssports #watchparty #partner 📸 @emfarnan

The return of Tempest v Onyx - now at home. 2 pm CST at Northwestern University #womenssports #rugby #wer

Not the result we wanted but we continue to push forward 👊 We’ll see the Onyx for our next match at home on April 26! 📸 @beckyduffyhill.creative #rugby #womenssports #Chicago #Tempest

First half didn’t go our way, but we’re bringing the storm to the next 40’ — tune in on DAZN now to witness all the action! 📸 @rugby_sooz #Chicago #Tempest #rugby #womenssports

Babe wake up, the new Tempest roster just dropped! We’re headed to the Mile High City this weekend, so be sure to tune in on @daznwsport at 2PM tomorrow so you don’t miss any of the action 👊 #rugby #womenssports #Chicago #Tempest #roster

And that’s game. It was a fantastic effort today from our Tempest players, let’s keep growing together. #wer #chicagotempest #watchrugby #womensrugby #rugby

Great effort from Nicole Fisch to set the stage for a hard-fought try by Brooke Walklate. Lets go Tempest! #WER #ChicagoTempest #WomensRugby

It’s been a hard fought first half but we are ready to bring that pressure. Go Tempest 🌪️🌪️🌪️ 📸// @on_the_run_photo #wer #womensrugby #watchrugby #womenssports #chicagotempest

Chicago Tempest loves to scrum! #WER #WomensRugby #ChicagoTempest

🌪️roster drop🌪️ Who are you most excited to see take the field this weekend? #WERRugby #Rugby #WatchRugby #WomensRugby #WomensSports #WERTempest #ChicagoRugby

It’s time to celebrate our April birthdays! We’re so lucky to have them 😍🥰 #WER #WomensEliteRugby #PlayRugby #WatchRugby #WomensSports #Tempest

Some highlights from last weekend’s walk ups 😍 Drop your guesses on the theme in the comments! And don’t forget to grab your tickets for this Sunday at the 🔗 in bio 📸 our very own @emfarnan #rugby #womenssports #fashion #walkups #Chicago #Tempest

Tempest fans are the best fans! Thank you to everyone who came out to our first two matches 💛 Let’s bring the noise THIS SUNDAY at 12PM for the final game of this homestand - tickets at the link in bio! 📸 @melpazphotos34 @k.i.k.i.photography_ @on_the_run_photo #Chicago #Tempest #rugby #womenssports

Final from home. Tough loss for the Tempest but a hard fought battle against New York. We’re looking ahead as we prepare to host the Banshees next Sunday. Thank you to the fans who showed up and brought a storm of energy. 📸: @on_the_run_photo 🌪️🌪️🌪️

That’s the half. We have a lot of rugby left to play and we’re not done yet. 📸: @on_the_run_photo #Tempest #WER Catch the second half LIVE on DAZN. 🌪️🌪️🌪️

See you on Sunday! 🌪️🌪️ #womensrugby #watchrugby #womenssports #chicagotempest #wertempest #rosterdrop

Chicago! Thanks for making our home opener extra special — let’s do it again this Sunday ‼️ Tickets in bio 🌪️🌪️ 📸// @b_reel_photos @melpazphotos34 @on_the_run_photo

We're at it again this Sunday at Northwestern Martin Stadium! Grab your tickets at the link in our bio and come out at 12pm CT to watch us take on the New York Exiles 👊 📸Melissa Paz // @melpazphotos34 #rugby #womenssports #Chicago #Tempest

Final from home. Thank you to all the fans for coming out and for watching on @daznwsport ! Not the result we wanted but a hard fought match. This is just beginning…🌪️ Now join us at The Aftermath at @whiskeygirltavern 📸: @melpazphotos34

This XV is whipping up a storm 🌪️ Come out to Northwestern campus or stream on DAZN at 1PM TOMORROW to watch our first-ever WER game against the Gemini! #Chicago #rugby #womenssports #roster

Join us after tomorrow's match for a gathering of friends, family, and fans at Whiskey Girl Tavern! Come out to celebrate women's rugby and meet the team following the game. 📍Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60660 🗓️ Sunday, March 23 ⏰ Post match (kickoff at 1PM CDT)

T-1 until gameday! Don't forget to grab your tickets at the link in our bio, and check out the match day guide👆for FAQs. #Chicago #rugby #womenssports #matchday #FAQ

Only 4 days left to purchase tickets to our season opener on Sunday at Northwestern's Martin Stadium! The midwest matchup will be one for the history books 📖 Click the link in our bio to get your tickets before time runs out! #Chicago #rugby #sports #game #event #tickets

Don't forget to grab your tickets for the inaugural match this Sunday, March 23 at 1PM! You don't want to miss the storm that's brewing 🌪️ Click the link in our bio to get your tickets 🎟️ #rugby #event #chicago #tickets #womenssports #sports #womensrugby

What does @ellie.reiter keep in her gear bag? Only the essentials 😎 #womensrugby #womenssports #rugby #wer #sports #chicago #WERTempest #chicagotempest #werrugby #womenseliterugby

We are thrilled to have more incredible individuals joining our reserve squad, with the opportunity to join practices and contribute to the development of the team. On-call athletes are the first to be called up in the event of injuries, national team duties, or other absences. #WER #ChicagoTempest #rugby #womensrugby #sports #womenssports

Rugby and a waterfront view? Sign me up ✍️ The Chicago Tempest will call Martin Stadium home for the 2025 season! 📍2235 N Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208 #rugby #womensrugby #wer #womenssports #chicagotempest #chicago #watchrugby #womenseliterugby

Yes, the rumors are true: The Chicago Tempest schedule is finally out! If you think this is good, just wait to see where we'll be playing 😉 Grab tickets now at the link in our bio 🔗 @rugbyevolved #womenssports #womensrugby #chicago #tempest #schedulerelease

ROSTER DROP ⚡️ Excited to see this fresh squad take the pitch! #WER #rugby #womensrugby #sports #womenssports #chicago #roster

Last but certainly not least, a prop who’s feared across Chicago! Let’s just say we’re lucky Anabel’s on our side. #WER #FoundationalFive #rugby #womensrugby #sports #womenssports #anabeldiaz

Her meteoric rise to success is a testament for her passion for the sport — we’re thrilled to have Cienna as a leader for the Tempest! #WER #FoundationalFive #rugby #womensrugby #sports #womenssports #ciennajordan

Emma is ready to tear up the field with our Foundational Five! EDIT: Emma plays Fullback, Wing, and Center #WER #FoundationalFive #rugby #womensrugby #sports #womenssports #emmafarnan

This resume is a work of art! Leadership and experience are a dangerous threat for Kadie. #WER #FoundationalFive #rugby #womensrugby #sports #womenssports #kadiesanford

Hang it in The Art Institute! Meet Betty, a standout athlete (and DJ) who’s ready to lead the tempest to victory! #WER #FoundationalFive #rugby #womensrugby #sports #womenssports #bettynguyen

A storm is brewing with this Foundational Five! Check out all of their incredible accolades and more at the link in our bio! #WER #FoundationalFive #NGWSD #rugby #womensrugby #sports #womenssports

Breaking down the storm ➡️ swipe to see all of the details that went into creating the Tempest #WER #chicago #tempest #chicagotempest #rugby #womensrugby #womenssports #sports #logo #design #graphicdesign

What do we think of the new logo? Check out the reactions from the WRCRA Conference and drop your thoughts below 👇 #rugby #WER #sports #womensrugby #womenssports #logolaunch #reaction

Click the link in our bio to apply to our Grassroots to Global workshop in Chicago on March 8-9! Hotel grants are available for those who live far from the venue. Grassroots to Global is a @childfundrugby initiative designed to support grassroots rugby by creating opportunities for women+ to lead in their local communities. Participants will be invited to attend the Grassroots to Global international event during the Rugby World Cup this fall. #rugby #grassroots #sports #community #initiative #leadership #workshop #chicago

A relentless force 🌪️ #WER #WERrugby #rugby #womensrugby #womenssports #sports #sportsbiz #logolaunch #chicago #chitown #illinois

We are Chicago Tempest 🌩️ #WER #WERrugby #rugby #womensrugby #womenssports #sports #sportsbiz #logolaunch #chicago #chitown #illinois

Tomorrow at 11AM #WER #rugby #womensrugby #womenssports #sports #chicago #chitown #illinois

#WER #rugby #womensrugby #womenssports #launch #chicago #chitown #illinois #sports

The Windy City 🌪️ 1.29.25 #WER #rugby #womensrugby #womenssports #launch