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14 Oct 2020
Wed,14 Oct 2020
Update: Modified Stage 2: Toronto, Peel, & Ottawa Health Units
Modified Stage 2: Toronto, Peel & Ottawa Health UnitsOctober 14, 2020(Whitby, ON) - Please see the details below regarding Premier Doug Ford's announcement regarding further restrictions in Ottawa, Toronto and Peel Health Regions. Member clubs operating outside of these health reg..
01 Oct 2020
Thu,01 Oct 2020
Rugby Ontario COVID-19 Contingency Plan Update
Rugby Ontario COVID-19 Contingency Plan UpdateOctober 1, 2020(Whitby, ON) - As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact to the organization, Rugby Ontario has had to make the difficult decision to implement measures to ensure its viability. The resulting impact of COVID-19 has gra..
25 Sep 2020
Fri,25 Sep 2020
Coach Spotlight: Mark Smerdon
Coach Spotlight: Mark SmerdonSeptember 25th, 2020(Whitby, ON) - National Coaches Week is an annual campaign lead by the Coaching Association of Canada. Coaches week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by taking the time to recognize and thank them for all the..
23 Sep 2020
Wed,23 Sep 2020
Coach Spotlight: Ian Fitzgerald
Coach Spotlight: Ian FitzgeraldSeptember 23rd, 2020(Whitby, ON) - National Coaches Week is an annual campaign lead by the Coaching Association of Canada. Coaches week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by taking the time to recognize and thank them for all t..
21 Sep 2020
Mon,21 Sep 2020
Coach Spotlight: Jocelyn Poirier
Coach Spotlight: Jocelyn PoirierSeptember 21st, 2020(Whitby, ON) - National Coaches Week is an annual campaign lead by the Coaching Association of Canada. Coaches week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by taking the time to recognize and thank them for all t..
08 Sep 2020
Tue,08 Sep 2020
Club Anniversary Spotlight: Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Club
Club Anniversary Spotlight: Markham Irish Canadian Rugby ClubSeptember 8th, 2020The Club Anniversary Spotlight Series is a initiative which will recognize all Rugby Ontario Member Clubs that are celebrating a major anniversary during 2020. Next up is the Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Club, who are ce..
03 Sep 2020
Thu,03 Sep 2020
Rugby Canada Provides Update On Proposed Transgender Guidelines
Rugby Canada Provides Update On Proposed Transgender GuidelinesABOUT THE ONTARIO BLUESThe Ontario Blues program is the high performance representative program for male and female rugby players in Ontario. Rugby Ontario is represented at the provincial level by the Ontario Blues. The program includes..
03 Sep 2020
Thu,03 Sep 2020
Bingham Cup Ottawa & Rugby Ontario Statement
Bingham Cup Ottawa 2020 & Rugby Ontario StatementBINGHAM CUP OTTAWA 2020 & RUGBY ONTARIO – REJECT WORLD RUGBY WORKING GROUP DRAFT PROPOSED GUIDELINE RECOMMENDING BANNING TRANS WOMEN FROM RUGBYOTTAWA -- September 3, 2020: Bingham Cup Ottawa 2020 and Rugby Ontario are united in their rej..
02 Sep 2020
Wed,02 Sep 2020
Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame & Annual Awards Program Postponed
Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame & Annual Awards Program PostponedSeptember 2, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(WHITBY, ON) - After months of uncertainty as a result of the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting of priorities, both operational and financial, today, Rugby Ontario is announci..
17 Aug 2020
Mon,17 Aug 2020
Rugby Ontario Return to Play Plan Enters Phase 3
Rugby Ontario Return to Play Plan Enters Phase 3August 17th, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(WHITBY, ON) - On July 17th, 2020 Rugby Ontario announced the launch of its Return to Play Plan presenting a set of protocols and resources to manage the safe restart of rugby in Ontario. As the Pr..
