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08 May 2018
Women's squad for Canada Sevens includes seven Ontarians
LANGFORD, BC (May 8, 2018) – Canada Women’s Sevens Head Coach John Tait has named his roster for the fourth installment of HSBC Canada Women’s Sevens at Westhills Stadium in Langford, BC on May 12 and 13.With files from Bryan Kelly, Rugby Canada CommunicationsArguably the most popular event on..
07 May 2018
Ontario arrows win historic home opener in Toronto
With files from Brock Smith, Ontario Arrows Communications; Photo Credit to Garry Coldwells (@rugbyphotographer on Instagram)(TORONTO, ON) – Heading into their 2018 home opener, the Ontario Arrows set out to make their first match in front of home fans a memorable one. The result: mission accompl..
05 May 2018
Hall and Pender set to join National Panel of Match Officials
Rugby Canada announces the appointments of Ontario's Dale Hall and Pete Pender to the National Panel of Match Officials. They will fill the positions vacated by Doug Hamre and David Crisp who have stepped down after 4 years on the panel.With files from Rugby Canada CommunicationsRugby Canada’s Nat..
04 May 2018
Ontario Arrows announce starting roster for home opener at York
With files from Brock Smith, Ontario Arrows CommunicationsOntario Arrows head coach Chris Silverthorn has named his starting lineup for Saturday’s home opener against northeastern American premier club side Boston Mystics.Silverthorn has made four changes to his starting 15 that defeated the Mysti..
02 May 2018
Ontario Arrows set to host an ice free home opener on May 5
With files from Brock Smith, Ontario Arrows Communications; Photo Credit to Judy TeasdaleNo ice storms in the forecast for this one.The Arrows are looking forward to welcoming the Ontario rugby community to their historic 2018 Home Opener on Saturday, May 5, when the club will face Boston Mystics at..
01 May 2018
Rugby Canada Senior Men to face Russia at Twin Elm in Ottawa
OTTAWA, ON (MAY 1, 2018) – Rugby Canada is pleased to announce that international rugby will return to the nation’s capital as Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team will face Russia on June 16th, 2018 at Twin Elm Rugby Park outside Ottawa, Ontario.With files from Bryan Kelly, Rugby Canada Communications..
30 Apr 2018
Rugby Ontario welcomes new Coach and Match Official Coordinator
Rugby Ontario welcomes David Bushell as new Coach and Match Official Coordinator(WHITBY, ON) - Please join us in welcoming David Bushell to his newly appointed role of Coach and Match Official Coordinator at Rugby Ontario. David joined the organization in January of 2018 as a Rugby Development Int..
30 Apr 2018
Rugby Ontario AGM held this past weekend in Whitby
2018 Rugby Ontario Annual General Meeting - Recap(WHITBY, ON) – The 2018 Rugby Ontario Annual General Meeting took place on April 29, 2018 at the Abilities Centre in Whitby, Ontario. Representatives from Rugby Ontario Clubs and Branches were on hand to usher in a new season, approve annual report..
25 Apr 2018
Rugby Ontario, Holland Bloorview announce Concussion Ed Seminars
Rugby Ontario and the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital's Concussion Centre partner up to present three 2018 Concussion Education seminarsIn partnership with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital's Concussion Centre, Barrie RFC, Burlington Centaurs and Peterborough Pagans, Rugb..
24 Apr 2018
John Moonlight announces international rugby retirement
With files from Bryan Kelly, Rugby Canada Communications; Photo Credit to Ian MuirCanadian rugby legend John Moonlight has announced his retirement from rugby, effective immediatelyThe Pickering, Ontario native has called time on a stellar career to pursue a fire-fighting position in his home town.K..