World Rugby Updates – March 2021

Two Canada Representatives Selected for World Rugby Women’s Executive Leadership Scholarship Programme – Meaghan Howat and Annabel Kehoe

Congratulations to the two Canada-based recipients of the World Rugby Women’s Executive Leadership Scholarship.

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University Rugby – 2021

Adam Roberts Brings Together University Coaches Across Canada for Virtual Recruiting Session: Watch 90 Minute Video Online

If you’re a high school player or a high school coach this should interest you. You can watch University coaches from across the country pitch their uni as the right choice for you. There are about 17 coaches and each one gets about 5 minutes of video time to make their point. It was informative and entertaining.

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World Rugby Sevens Series 2021

World Rugby Reveals Seven Series Plans for 2021 – Langford Out, Vancouver in Discussion for September

World Rugby have announced their plans for the World Sevens Series for 2021. As we have seen before, plans in the COVID era are just that – plans, they can change very quickly. The plan includes the Olympics going ahead which is something that isn’t 100% confirmed at this time. The latest news indicates the Olympics will likely go ahead but without foreign fans allowed into the country.

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Rugby World Cup 2021 – March 2021 Updates

World Rugby Recommends Postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand Until 2022

from World Rugby

World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between 18 September-16 October, until next year. The recommendation will be considered by the Rugby World Cup Board and World Rugby Executive Committee on 8 and 9 March respectively.

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Canadian Rugby Foundation – March 2021

Jeff Chan Appointed Executive Director of the Canadian Rugby Foundation

from Canadian Rugby Foundation

The Board of the Canadian Rugby Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Chan to the role of Foundation Executive Director. Jeff replaces Clay Panga who will continue to assist with the development of the Canada U 20 program and head up the new British Columbia Grassroots Rugby Foundation that is looking to grow the game amongst young children throughout British Columbia.

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MLR Updates – February 2021

Washington D.C. Franchise Relieved by News of State COVID Restrictions Easing

With MLR set to start in just over 3 weeks many teams are looking to see what sort of gate revenue they’ll be able to generate. The Old Glory DC franchise in Washington D.C. were relieved to find out their seating capacity will go up to 30% of maximum, meaning they’ll be able to fit over 1,000 people into their home opener. Canadians Doug Fraser, Luke Campbell and Ciaran Hearn play for the franchise.

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Rugby Updates – February 2021

The Latest Status Updates on High School, Club, Elite, International and MLR Rugby

High School Rugby

We’ve heard that the OFSSA, the Ontario Federation of School Sports, has cancelled spring sports, so no rugby for a second year. There’s been no decision, as far as we know, about BC School Sports. Under current BC Health regulations, sports wouldn’t be possible, there’s the hope that the BC Health authority will loosen up regulations as the weather warms up and COVID numbers go down. It’s a wait and see situation at the moment.

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Allianz Premier 15s – Round 12

Eight Canadians Help Their Teams to Wins in Weekend Action in the English Allianz Premier

Abby Duguid #4 and Daleaka Menin #3 were part of the Loughborough team that knocked off former table leaders Harlequins. Loughborough move up to second place with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs.

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Rugby Academy Updates – February 2021

Registration Poster for MacDowell Rugby Academy at Cowichan Secondary School

The registration poster for the MacDowell Rugby Academy at Cowichan Secondary School is below. The program starts September 2021 and runs until June 2022. There are instructions for CSS students and BC residents, also separate instructions for Out of Province and International students.

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