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15 Jun 2018
D'Acre and Fitzgerald return as Head Coaches of Jr. Blues Sevens
D'Acre and Fitzgerald return as Head Coaches of Jr. Blues SevensRugby Ontario is pleased to announce the return of Nigel D'Acre (Boys) and Ian Fitzgerald (Girls) as the Program Leads for the Rugby Ontario Junior Blues Sevens program for the 2019/2020 season. After a lengthy review and interview proc..
14 Jun 2018
Rugby in the Square event a big success in its inaugural year
Corporate Rugby Tournament and Mixed Abilities Showcase highlight Rugby in the Square presented by Toronto Wolfpack in Toronto.A great day of rugby at Nathan Phillips Square celebrated the sport in a one-of-a-kind way!(TORONTO, ON) – On Friday June 8, 2018, Nathan Phillips Square transformed into..
14 Jun 2018
Balmy Beach's Rumball to captain Canada in Ottawa
OTTAWA, ON (JUNE 14, 2018) – Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team head coach Kingsley Jones has made eight changes to his starting roster to face Russia on Saturday at Twin Elm Rugby Park in the second fixture of the 2018 Summer Series.With files from Rugby Canada CommunicationsDTH van der Merwe and Tyle..
12 Jun 2018
Five Ontarians named to U20 starting roster vs USA U20
HOUSTON, TEXAS (JUNE 11, 2018) –The Canada Under-20 Team to play the first of two games against USA Under-20 has been announced by Jeff Williams, Head Coach. With files from Rugby Canada Communications. Pictured: Jack McRogers with U19 Blues - Photo Credit to Colin Watson.“Fortunately, there ha..
05 Jun 2018
RO and University of Guelph Athletics announce partnership
University of Guelph Athletics partner up with Rugby Ontario's High Performance program to support junior program and provide access to state-of-the-art facilities.(GUELPH, ON) - Rugby Ontario is extremely excited to announce a new partnership between its High-Performance program – the Ontario Bl..
05 Jun 2018
Rugby in the Square pres. by Toronto Wolfpack - Friday June 8
RUGBY IN THE SQUARE PRESENTED BY TORONTO WOLFPACK– FRIDAY 8thJUNEThe iconic Nathan Phillips Square in front of Toronto City Hall will be transformed into an exciting full day festival of rugby.(TORONTO, ON) – Rugby Ontario and the Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation (TIRF) are delighted to host..
01 Jun 2018
In partnership with OBA & RO, Abilities Centre launches CSII
Abilities Centre in partnership with Ontario Basketball and Rugby Ontario launch new initiative “Centre for Sport Innovation and Inclusion”Decreasing both physical and systemic barriers to sport participation; With files from Abilities Centre CommunicationsWhitby, ON - May 29, 2018 - Abilities C..
31 May 2018
Eight Blues named to Rugby Canada Sr. Men's Summer Series Roster
Langford, BC (May 30, 2018) – Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team head coach Kingsley Jones has named his 30-man squad for the upcoming 2018 Summer Series test matches against Scotland, Russia and USA.With files from Rugby Canada Communications; Photo Credit to J Ashley NixonCanada’s all-time leading ..
29 May 2018
Landry to captain Canada 7s in last tour stop before World Cup
Canada's Women's Sevens Head Coach, John Tait has named his team for the Paris leg of the HSBC Women's World Series Sevens.With files from Rugby Canada CommunicationsThe tournament kicks off on the 8th of June and will be the final stop on the series ahead of the much-anticipated World Cup Sevens in..
29 May 2018
John Moonlight steps into coaching role with Toronto Rugby
Moonlight, widely regarded as one of the top Canadian sevens players to ever grace the pitch, will help the Elite Reds with preparations for the upcoming Ontario Summer Games.With files from Toronto Rugby Communications(TORONTO, ON) - The Toronto Elite Reds Academy is pleased to announce the appoint..