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.
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.
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.
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.