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.

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.

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.

 The Canadian Rugby Foundation has received numerous emails requesting more information on the game of rugby and a better understanding of the laws.  This interest is most definately the result of Canada's recent performance against Tonga at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Attached is a link to the International Rugby Board's "A Beginner's Guide to Rugby Union" which is a 16 page document outlining a basic overview of the game.

 Thanks to the generosity of over two dozen donors from the USA and Canada, the Canadian Rugby Foundation's inaugural Aeroplan Donation program received over 465,000 Aeroplan Miles.  Donated Miles will be used to keep the cost of travel for the Canadian Rugby Foundation to a minimum and the remainder being used to support Canada's U20 men's and women's players and referees.

by: Brian Barker 

The Toronto District School Board is welcoming a new sanctioned sport to its athletics fold.

June 15 – Calgary/Regina/Vancouver

Canadian football will return to its roots in 2011 by showcasing rugby during halftime at select Canadian Football League (“CFL”) games. Canadian football developed from rugby; the Grey Cup, first presented in 1909, was the reward to recognize the top amateur rugby football team in Canada.