Highlights of the opening round match between Scotland A and the England Saxons. A major upset as the Scots held on for a tough 13-7 victory in wet Toronto.
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.
The Aurora Barbarians and Irish Canadians fought it out on a wet Fletcher's Fields pitch - with a late try securing a 20-17 victory over the Barbs, their 15th Cup win over six decades.
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.
Balmy Beach vs Oakville Crusaders on October 29th. Great match that saw several lead changes, with the kicking of Simon Rodgers and a pair of Haydn Gage tries making the difference on the day. Produced by Canadian Rugby News editor Doug Crosse - this version with better sound mix - sorry for the low audio on the first version.
Coverage of the Rugby Canada Super League final and story on domestic development, produced by Canadian Rugby News editor Doug Crosse for the IRB's Total Rugby Program - seen in 83 countries around the world.
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.
Second round action of Ontario's McCormick Cup championship - including highlights from the Ottawa Irish vs Irish Canadians and Brampton vs Aurora matches. Produced by Canadian Rugby News editor Doug Crosse - www.canadianrugbynew s.com
A higher resolution version of the report on the McCormick Cup semi-final - a match won by the Balmy Beach over the Irish Canadians. The Beach now face the Oakville Crusaders on Saturday for the McCormick Cup final. Produced by Canadian Rugby News editor Doug Crosse.
The Ambassador Shield - A highlight feature of the match between the Mid Atlantic All-Stars and a New Zealand Embassy select side, played in November near Washington, DC. Highlight package produced for American Rugby News.com by USRugbyVision.com - by Brian Basset. Watch the whole game online at www.usrugbyvision.co m.
The level of coaching for top level rugby in Canada is not high enough, and players need to get to Europe if they want to reach the top of their game. That is the diagnosis from former Canadian International and former CEO of Rugby Canada Gareth Rees when he spoke with James Sharman on The Score network's Sportsworld show.
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.
