Over 100 coaches from the Toronto area attended a Rugby Canada/Rugby Ontario coaching clinic, featuring guest coaches from the men's national team (John Tait), Steve Aboud (Ireland) and referee development manager from the RFU Brian Campsall.
In the second match of the day it was Canada vs. Scotland A at the Twin Elms Rugby Park in Ottawa, ON on June 7 2008. Final Score Canada 10 Scotland 26
The four teams involved with the opening round of the Barclays Churchill Cup - Canada, the USA, England Saxons, and Scotland A were all at the press conference held in the Byward Market's Irish Village - the Heart and Crown Pub.
Canada in a tough day with the number three ranked French, losing 50-6. Despite long stretches of good defensive work Les Bleus cross for seven tries. Highlights package courtesy of www.canadianrugbynew s.com, voiceover by Doug Crosse. Download the whole match at Mediazone.com/rugby for just $4.99 US.
The Ontario University Final - held at Fletchter's Fields in Markham, ON, between McMaster Marauders and the Western Mustangs. McMaster score a late try to take the title. Report produced by Canadian Rugby News Editor Doug Crosse with Video courtesy of Rogers York Region.
Guinness Breweries and Rugby Canada announce a strategic partnership that makes the Irish brewer the 'official beer' of Rugby Canada. There was a launch of the new packaging and announcement of the partnership at the Drake Hotel in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 26th - as Canadian Rugby News editor Doug Crosse reports.