Full name | Detroit Tradesmen Rugby Club | |
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Union | USA Rugby | |
Founded | 1978 | |
Location | Detroit | |
Ground(s) | Marygrove College | |
League(s) | Midwest Rugby Premiership Div 1 | |
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The club was founded in 1978.
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