New website for local bursary fund
posted 2012/04/29 - 11:27pm | by Anonymous

By Kelowna Daily Courier Staff

The new Courtney Walls Academic and Rugby Bursary Fund has a website.

Through the Canadian Rugby Foundation and theCentral Okanagan Rugby Enthusiasts endowment fund, the web page (www.courtneywallsbursary.ca) has been established to raise funds for the bursary.

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Courtney Walls Foundation website
posted 2012/04/10 - 11:45pm | by Mike Holmes

The Central Okanagen Rugby Enthusiast (CORE) is very proud to launch their website www.courtneywallsbursary.ca

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Gerald McGavin Coaching Award
posted 2012/04/02 - 11:40pm | by Mike Holmes
 
To begin with I would like to thank Gerald McGavin for establishing this coaching scholarship. Mr.McGavin loves the sport of rugby. He is committed to shaping young athletes both on and off the field and his legacy is an inspiration.
 
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Canadian Rugby Foundation announces the trüAthlete Fund
posted 2012/03/15 - 11:47pm | by Mike Holmes
 

trüAthlete Fund formed to help National team athletes

Toronto, ON, Canada. Victoria, BC, Canada March 15, 2012 -- The Canadian Rugby Foundation together with trü performance Nutrition is pleased to announce the trüAthlete Fund developed in support of the National Senior Women’s Program.

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Men's Sevens announces squad for Hong Kong
posted 2012/03/10 - 12:07am | by Mike Holmes

National Men's Sevens coach Geraint John has selected a squad of 13 players to travel to and compete at the International Rugby Board HSBC Sevens in Hong Kong at the end of March.

Canada will journey to Asia for the Hong Kong Sevens, taking place from March 23-25, looking to build and continue the success they have had so far this season.

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Thank You and All the Best for 2012
posted 2011/12/28 - 1:32pm | by Mike Holmes

On behalf of the Canadian Rugby Foundation I would like to thank everyone for their support and generosity in 2011.

Come January 1st, 2012 the Canadian Rugby Foundation will be run by a very dedicated and passionate volunteer Board of Directors lead by Michael Holmes (Victoria, BC).  The mailing address (PO BOX 8003, Victoria, BC, V8W 3R7) remains unchanged as does the phone number (250) 386-5350.  For email enquiries, please email info@canadianrugbyfoundation.ca.

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JBAA 125th Anniversary "Capping Ceremony"
posted 2011/11/28 - 4:21pm | by Mike Holmes
The James Bay Athletic Association celebrated their 125th anniversary on Saturday with a win against the University of Victoria Vikes to claim their 55th Barnard Cup victory (Vancouver Island Rugby Championship). 
 
Later that evening , 125 olde stars, and some of today, squeezed into the navy and blue draped 125th Anniversary Lounge at the House of Bays, and sat down to a menu of fine food from jersey sponsor -The Local Kitchen, and fine companionship with rugby mates from many years.
 
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A Message from the Chairman of the Canadian Rugby Foundation
posted 2011/11/14 - 3:13pm | by Mike Holmes
The Canadian Rugby Foundation approved at its AGM on November 10th, 2011 the transfer of the employment contract of its Executive Director, Matthuw Ronald-Jones, to Rugby Canada to lead fundraising initiatives and to continue building on the momentum from Canada’s success at last month’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
 
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Toronto High School 7’s Supported by Canadian Rugby Foundation
posted 2011/11/07 - 10:41am | by Mike Holmes

The Canadian Rugby Foundation has become a key supporting partner of the TDSSAA Rugby 7’s Championship Series. The series is held by the Toronto District School Board. The Tournament has grown over 8 years to participation levels reaching 35 schools, totaling 70 teams in 5 boys and girls divisions, with more than 1100 athletes. This growth has lead to the recent Fully Sanctioned Sport status of Rugby 7’s in the TDSB.

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U20 PROGRAM CONTRIBUTES TO WORLD CUP SPOTS
posted 2011/10/12 - 3:17pm | by Mike Holmes

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - Submitted by By Tom Kennedy for Rugby Canada

Three years ago, eight members of Canada's Rugby World Cup squad were representing their country on a different stage, with the national under-20 program.

Rugby World Cup 2011 participants Matt Evans, Ryan Hamilton, Nathan Hirayama, Jamie Mackenzie, Mike Scholz, Andrew Tiedemann, Conor Trainor and Sean White were all members of Canada's 2008 under-20 side. Trainor was also a member of the 2009 side and White was the 2008 winner of the Stuart Pegg Award, voted by his teammates as the most valuable player on the field.

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