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09 Apr 2018
Rugby Ontario Statement Regarding Rugby Canada Dues Increase
Rugby Ontario Statement RE: Rugby Canada Dues IncreaseTo the Ontario rugby community,There has been a lot of backlash in response to the announced increase in Rugby Canada (RC) dues. Much of it is based on misconceptions.There was in fact a Special Meeting of the RC members (the 10 provinces) at whi..
09 Apr 2018
UPDATE: Rugby Canada announces dues increase
Release from Rugby Canada Communications:Starting April 7th, Canadian rugby players will see that Rugby Canada has increased its National registration dues by $20.00 for participants 12 years of age and over and $5.00 for those 11 years of age and under. For BC Rugby participants, the National dues ..
05 Apr 2018
Inaugural year of RO's HP Academy wrapping up with final combine
Inaugural year of Rugby Ontario's High Performance Academy wrapping up with final combines(WHITBY, ON) - On Saturday March 24, Rugby Ontario held its sixth and final core skill session as part of our High-Performance Academy. The High-Performance Academy or “The Program” is an inaugural initiat..
03 Apr 2018
Five Ontarians on Men's Rugby Sevens Commonwealth Games roster
LANGFORD, BC – Canada Men’s Sevens Head Coach Damian McGrath has named a 14-player squad to compete in the upcoming Asian swing of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and Commonwealth Games in Australia. The team includes FIVE Ontario natives.First up will be the famous Hong Kong tournament, whic..
03 Apr 2018
Nine Ontarians on Women’s Rugby Sevens Commonwealth Games roster
LANGFORD, BC – Canada head coach John Tait has announced his historic 13-player roster to take part in Women’s Rugby Sevens’ Commonwealth Games debut next month on the Gold Coast of Australia. The team includes NINE Ontario natives.With files from Bryan Kelly, Rugby Canada CommunicationsCanada..
03 Apr 2018
Jr. Blues have tremendous development experience in Orlando
Jr. Blues have tremendous development experience in OrlandoThe Ontario Junior Blues Sevens program will be sent two teams – one U18 Men’s team and one U18 Women’s team – down South this past weekend for the Tropical 7s – an international youth sevens tournament in Orlando, Florida. For two..
03 Apr 2018
Feedback requested on Rowan's Law to inform future regulations
Rugby Ontario has been a strong advocate for the passing of Rowan’s Law since the process began and it recently received Royal Assent on March 7, 2018. The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has requested the public to provide feedback to inform the development of future regulations. S..
03 Apr 2018
Tickets available for Ontario Arrows home opener on April 14
With files from Brock Smith, Ontario Arrows CommunicationsThe Ontario Arrows are taking flight on home soil. They will make history as they host their inaugural home opener at the York Lions Stadium. Be part of the history and catch the action live on April 14, 2018.The Arrows' 2018 Home Opener will..
29 Mar 2018
30-Day Notice for Annual General Meeting
This post is to provide the 30-Day notice for the Rugby Ontario Annual General Meeting.Date: Sunday, April 29, 2018Time: 10:00 a.m.Location: Abilities Centre, 55 Gordon Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 0J2.Parking: There is ample free parking available.Please find below the following documents relating ..
28 Mar 2018
RELEASE: TIRF appoints an Interim Executive Director
TORONTO, Ont. – 28 MARCH, 2018 – The board of directors of the Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation (TIRF) are happy to announce the appointment of Amanda Neale-Robinson as interim executive director. Ms. Neale-Robinson is replacing Ige Egal, who is leaving the organization to pursue educational ..