Rugby World Cup 2023 Draw to Take Place on 14 December in Paris
from World Rugby
– World Rugby rankings as of 1 January 2020 to be used to determine seedings
– Players, coaches and fans to follow RWC 2023 Draw live on World Rugby platforms
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World Rugby Awards Ceremony 2020
December World Rugby Awards to Recognize Pandemic Heroes and Stars of the Decade – Canadian Jen Kish on Selection Panel
from World Rugby
– World Rugby Awards to take place in an innovate virtual format on Monday, 7 December, 2020
– Special edition will recognise rugbys front liners who showed great solidarity during the pandemic and honour the best from the last decade of rugby (2010-19)
Rugby Canada Updates – September 2020
Rugby Canada Cuts Staff Including Mark Lemmon, Al Charron, Alana Gattinger and Nathan Abdelnour Citing Financial Impact of COVID-19 According to Canadian Press Article
from CBC – Rugby Canada cuts staff, citing ongoing financial impact of COVID-19
15 of organization’s 46 staff affected, including 5 terminations, effective Oct. 1
From the Editor’s Desk – September 2020
Nathan Abdelnour Leaves Position of Manager of Match Official Development at Rugby Canada; Two Canadian Players Recognized by World Rugby in 2020 Sevens Awards; Dave Mays Shares Some Humour and Insights in Article on Stages of Rugby “Addictive Infection”
Nathan Abdelnour Leaves Rugby Canada
Nathan who was the Manager, Match Official Development at Rugby Canada is leaving Rugby Canada. Yesterday he put this out on social media.
Maple Leaf 7s Academy – September 2020
Maple Leaf 7s Academy Features All Female Management Team for First Time
from World Rugby
As the intake of 12 new athletes and associated staff gathered together for the launch meeting of the Maple Leaf Academy at the end of August at the home of Rugby Canada in Langford, the room was already abuzz with excitement about what lay ahead for the countrys next generation of stars.
Rugby Canada Updates – September 2020
Rugby Canada/Toronto Arrows Hire Rob Howley – First Coaching Post After Being Suspended for Betting on Rugby Matches
Rugby Canada in partnership with Toronto Arrows have hired Rob Howley as assistant coach to fellow Welshman Kingsley Jones. It’s a decision sure to raise a few eyebrows. Rob Howley was the assistant coach of Wales before he was caught up in a gambling scandal and removed from the position prior to the 2019 World Cup and given an 18 month suspension from rugby, it was dated back to September 16th 2019 when he was removed from the Wales coaching staff. The sentence was reduced by 9 months so in effect it was a 9 month suspension allowing him to work in rugby again as of June 16th 2020. The charge against him was breaching the anti-corruption and betting regulations set in place by World Rugby. He was betting on games, including games with Wales, while he was in a position of influence as assistant coach. The following from Wales Online summarizes the situation.
MLR Updates – September 2020
MLR Announce 2021 Season Dates: Start March 20th, End August 1st
MLR announced the parameters of its 2021 season with a season start of March 20th and an end date of August 1st. In between will be an 18 week regular season, topped off by an Eastern and Western conference final and a League final.
viaSport Updates – September 2020
BC Announces Local Sport Relief Fund for Community Level Sport Organizations and Clubs – Online Application Closes October 16th
The Local Sport Relief Fund has been developed to provide one-time financial relief for non-profit, community level sport organizations, clubs and associations at risk of collapse or insolvency due to the impacts of COVID-19. The fund is supported by the Province of B.C. and administered through viaSport British Columbia.
Rugby Canada Updates – September 2020
Phil Mack Announced as Men’s Development Academy Assistant Coach; Dr. Maria Gallo Announced as Recipient of World Rugby Coaching Internship for Women’s 2021 World Cup
from Rugby Canada
Rugby Canada is pleased to confirm coaching appointments for two former Canadian international players, Dr. Maria Gallo and Phil Mack.
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021
Women’s 2021 Rugby World Cup is One Year Away: Pool Matches on Sept 18, 23, 28 at Eden Park, Northland Events Centre and Waitakere Stadium: Canada Ranked 3rd in World
from World Rugby
Eden Park, a venue steeped in Rugby World Cup history having hosted the mens finals in 1987 and the opening match and final in 2011, will break new ground as the host of the womens edition of a Rugby World Cup for the first time.