Formed in 1999, the purpose of the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame is to honour and perpetuate the names and accomplishments of players, coaches, officials, and members of the provincial rugby community whose dedication and competitive achievements have brought lasting fame to the sport of rugby in Ontario.
To date, 96 individuals and five teams have been inducted into the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame.
Ron Andrews – Coach
Dave Best – Builder
Eric Ciezar – Builder
Marco DiGirolamo – Player
Dave Goodrow – Builder
Laura Russell – Player
1988-1992 Ontario Women’s Provincial Team – Team
Richard Powers – Builder
Johnny Watkins – Builder
Steve MacNeil – Builder
George Azar – Player
Ghislaine Landry – Player
John Moonlight – Player
Kelly Russell – Player
At the end of each rugby year, Rugby Ontario and its community gathers to celebrate the recipients of the Annual Awards. Spanning athletes, coaches, match officials, clubs and volunteers, the Annual Awards are given to those who fulfill the nomination criteria and who encompass the values of rugby in Ontario.
2025 ANNUAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS
Senior Female Provincial Player of the Year
Taylor McKnight
Senior Male Provincial Player of the Year
Briar Barron
Senior Male Provincial Player of the Year
Koen Schroeder
Junior Male Provincial Player of the Year
Jack Gore
Junior Female Provincial Player of the Year
Grace Dingwall
Female Club Player of the Year
Veronica Harrigan – Brantford Harlequins RFC
Male Club Player of the Year
Will Kelly – Brantford Harlequins RFC
Female Club Coach of the Year
Johanna Dingwall – Barrhaven Scottish RFC
Male Club Coach of the Year
Alton Howard – London St. George’s RFC
Junior Female Club Program of the Year
Burlington Centaurs RFC
Junior Male Club Program of the Year
Oshawa Vikings RFC
Minor Club Program of the Year
Sarnia Saints
Volunteer of the Year
Amy Flood – Toronto City Youth Rugby
Senior Match Official of the Year
Rebecca Matheson
Junior Match Official of the Year
Nick Rakobowchuk