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15 Jun 2021
Eight Ontario Players Named To Canada's UK Tour Squad
Eight Ontario Players Named To Canada's UK Tour SquadOn Monday June 14th, Rugby Canada announced 30 players of their 32-man roster that will travel to the United Kingdom in July for a two-match tour against Wales and England. Two spots on the roster will remain open, giving the opportunity for injur..
14 Jun 2021
2021 Rugby Ontario Annual General Meeting Recap
2021 Annual General Meeting RecapThe 2021 Rugby Ontario Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Sunday, June 13th, 2021 via videoconference. Rugby Ontario Member Clubs from across the province attended to review and approve all annual reports from 2020 and approve the appointment of the new Direc..
09 Jun 2021
Return to Play Update: Reopening Step 1 Approved For June 11th
Return To Play Update: Reopening Step 1 Approved For June 11thOn Monday, June 7th, the Provincial Government published the updated Roadmap to Reopen Step 1 Regulations . As of this Friday, June 11, 2021 at 12:01 AM all sanctioned rugby clubs are permitted to begin activity in a new Modified Ph..
04 Jun 2021
Club Funding Opportunity - Infrastructure Canada
Infrastructure Canada - Green and Inclusive Community Buildings ProgramInfrastructure Canada is currently accepting applications for retrofits and new building projects for community buildings. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis for projects under $3 million and until July 6, 2021 a..
21 May 2021
RTP Update: May 27, 2021
RTP Update: 3 Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province-- Update From May 27, 2021Rugby Ontario is eagerly anticipating the restart of rugby activities in the province. Thank you for your continued patience since the Government of Ontario’s announcement on May 22, 2021, which outlined plans for..
05 May 2021
Announcement: Rugby Ontario Selected for OHPSI 2021-2023 Program
Rugby Ontario Selected for OHPSI 2021 - 2023 ProgramRugby Ontario and the Ontario Blues Program are thrilled to announce the selection of both our girls’ and boys’ 7s programs into the Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative (OHPSI) program for 2021 – 2023. Selection into the OHPSI program i..
04 May 2021
Rugby Ontario Community Support Program
Rugby Ontario COVID-19 Community Support Program - Application FormRugby Ontario, through the support of the Ontario Government, is pleased to announce a funding program that will benefit its community sport clubs (“Member Organizations”).The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented finan..
01 May 2021
Remembering Jason Oates
Remembering Jason OatesThe Ottawa Irish received some very sad news this week. Jason Oates has passed away. Those who knew him well are devastated. Grown men and women are sobbing messes with tears running down their cheeks.“Many in the Ottawa rugby community were shocked and saddened to lea..
01 May 2021
Rugby Ontario Remembers Pearse Higgins
Rugby Ontario Remembers Pearse Higgins April 30th, 2022(WHITBY, ON) - On April 28th, 2022 the rugby community lost a long-standing servant to the game in Ontario and Canada. Rugby Ontario is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Mr. Pearse Higgins at the age of 75. Originally fro..
28 Apr 2021
Ryan Jones Departs for Rugby Canada
Ryan Jones Accepts Rugby Canada's Rugby Development Manager PositionWith mixed emotions, Rugby Ontario is announcing today that Ryan Jones will be leaving the organization to fill the Rugby Development Manager position with Rugby Canada, effective May 3, 2021. Ryan has been an integral part of..