The Canadian Rugby Foundation is very pleased to be named as a charity of choice along with Prostate Cancer Canada as a beneficiary of the proceeds from the sale of Rugby Canada’s National Senior Men’s Team as they launch their fundraising calendar in preparation for the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

The Canadian Rugby Foundation believes that the success of Canada in international rugby is contingent upon developing the sport at an early age.  In an effort to assist with introducing young Canadians to the game, 20 “Rugby Sevens Starter Kits” (5 Gilbert training balls (size 4 or 5), Burge kicking tee, 50 cones, 20 mouth guards, 10 pinnies, whistle, hand held ball pump, coaching material and a gear bag) will be given away at no charge to elementary/middle/high schools and/or community organizations across Canada by the end of 2010.  The goal is to help introduce and

On Saturday, November 22nd in Kelowna, BC the Central Okanagan Rugby Enthusiasts (CORE) Society held their first Annual AGM.  The highlight of the evening was the official presenting Caps to Gary Grant who earned his first cap against England Under-23 on June 4th, 1977 and to Barry Ebl who earned his first cap against New Zealand on April 22nd, 1995.  Former Canadian Captain Pat Aldous who also volunteers on the Canadian Rugby Foundation and Rugby Canada Board of Directors presented the caps to each of the gentlemen.

vThe Canadian Rugby Foundation held its 2010 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, November 3rd at the Vancouver Rowing Club. This was an opportunity for “Members” (Contributing, Applicant & Board) to meet in person and over the phone for an annual review of the previous year and to discuss plans for the coming fiscal year.