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06 Dec 2016
Canada Touch Rugby: Register Now For Winter League
Canada Touch Rugby is set to open up another Winter Season, starting in January 2017. The program runs out of Downsview Park, Upper Canada College and at the Burlington Dome. This is a great way to either work on your skills for next season or stay in the game, on a recreational level!All the inform..
05 Dec 2016
Nine Ontario Athletes Named To Canada's U19 Squad For USA Series
With files from Matt Tidcombe, Rugby Canada Communications Canada’s men’s U19 head coach Dean Murten has selected 28 players for a two-game series against the USA in December Canada will face the USA on Dec. 30 and Jan. 2 at the United States Olympic Centre in Chula Vista, California.“The sta..
05 Dec 2016
Al Charron Honoured With Naming Of Rugby Canada National Trainin
(LANGLEY, BC) – In partnership with the Government of Canada, Rugby Canada celebrated and marked the groundbreaking and naming of the future Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence High Performance Training Centre in Langford, BC on Monday, December 5th, 2016. At the event, Rugby Canada unveiled the n..
30 Nov 2016
Toronto's Landry To Captain Canadian Side, Lead Ontario Continge
The Dubai Sevens will see Olympic Bronze Medalist and Toronto native Ghislaine Landry captain the Canadian senior women’s team for the first time. With Jen Kish out with an injury, Landry will be taking the leadership role for the time being.Though a great honour, the captaincy is simply a symbol ..
21 Nov 2016
Canada Men And Women Recap - Women No. 2 In World
With files from Matt Tidcombe, Rugby Canada CommunicationsWOMEN WIN 48-7 IN IRELANDDUBLIN — Canada's senior women's team ran in seven tries in a convincing 48-7 win over Ireland in the opening game of their November tour.Canada got tries from Julianne Zussman (2), DaLeaka Menin, Karen Paquin, Emil..
18 Nov 2016
Rugby Ontario Announces New Roles For Two Staff Members
(TORONTO, ON) – Rugby Ontario is proud to announce that two of our staff members have been promoted into new roles within the organization. Nicole Kovacs will now take on her new role as Coach and Match Official Development Manager, while Larissa Mankis has been appointed as Chief Operating Office..
17 Nov 2016
Kelly Russell To Captain Canadian Side In Clash Against Ireland
With files from Matt Tidcombe, Rugby Canada Communications DUBLIN — Canada’s senior women’s head coach Francois Ratier has named his starting XV for Saturday’s November Tour opener against Ireland.The squad will be captained by a returning Kelly Russell, who is also joined by fellow Rio 201..
17 Nov 2016
Men's Roster Announces For Canada Ahead Of Clash Against Romania
With files from Matt Tidcombe, Rugby Canada Communications BUCHAREST — Canada’s senior men’s head coach Mark Anscombe has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s test match against Romania.Ben Lesage will make his test debut at inside centre while Admir Cejvanovic and Matt Heat..
11 Nov 2016
OUA Announces Men's Rugby Major Award Winners And All Stars
With files from Ontario University Athletics BURLINGTON, Ont. - Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is excited to announce the 2016 OUA men's rugby all-stars.As a result of an undefeated 8-0 regular season record and a first place finish atop the standings, six Guelph Gryphons players have been sele..
09 Nov 2016
Dairy Farmers Of Canada Present Fuelling Women Champions
Dairy Farmers Of Canada Present Fuelling Women Champions: Natasha Smith On Overcoming Challenges To Be SuccessfulNatasha Smith of the Ontario Storm is a prime example of an athlete who has overcome adversities in order to reach success in her sport. Although she started her rugby career late – in ..