Rugby Nova Scotia – The 2017 Canadian Rugby Championship will be hosted in Truro, Nova Scotia July 17^th – July 22^nd.

The Canadian Rugby Championship is a premier annual event showcasing Canada’s young and rising rugby talents and is a key feature in Rugby Canada’s Talent Identification program with the goal of producing players for the Canadian Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s National Teams. This year’s tournament will host the U-19 Men’s and Senior Women’s competitions comprising of 10 teams and between 300 and 400 athletes, coaches and match officals.

The tournament will be jointly hosted by Rugby Nova Scotia and Truro Saints Rugby Football Club. The dedication of rugby clubs within Nova Scotia and provincial union is exemplified by the increase in provincial player representation on Rugby Canada’s identification program has gone from 1 to 24 over a three-year period. Truro Saints Rugby Football Club has the highest quality rugby facility in Atlantic Canada- boasting two full-sized World Rugby standard pitches, a practice pitch and a clubhouse.

Geno Carew, president of Rugby Nova Scotia, is very excited to have this opportunity not only for our sport but also our community:

“It is exciting to bring a National Championship event back to Nova Scotia. The rugby that will be on display will be of the highest quality in the country. I look forward to our Atlantic, particularly our Nova Scotia players, having the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of friends and family.”

On behalf of the hosting facility, Truro Saints Rugby Football Club president, Owen Hutchison said:

“We, the Truro Rugby Club and community, are looking forward not only hosting the best rugby in the country but also showcasing what we can offer to rugby on a national level.”

For more information about the event or for sponsorship opportunities please contact Rugby Nova Scotia:

rugby@sportnovascotia.ca
(902) 425-5450 x 370