Rugby Canada is pleased to announce that the Kanata North Business Association (KNBA), the home of Canada’s largest technology park with over 500 companies and 33,000+ employees, has become an Official Rugby Canada Partner. 

The partnership comes ahead of Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s matches in Ottawa this July that will see Canada take on Scotland on July 6 and Romania on July 12 at TD Place. The partnership will provide Rugby Canada to some of the leading technology companies in the world, creating a platform for these companies to learn how they can support our national teams to compete on the global stage, as well as our home matches in Ottawa.  

Rugby Canada will have access to Kanata North’s events and facilities at Hub350, an ecosystem for KNBA’s partners to work and collaborate, located just 26 kilometres from Ottawa’s downtown core in the Kanata North Technology Park. 

“We are pleased that Kanata North have chosen to support Rugby Canada and our international matches against Scotland and Romania in Ottawa this summer,” said Nathan Bombrys, Rugby Canada CEO. “KNBA brings together some of the leading technology companies in Canada who compete on the global stage, just like our national teams. We look forward to working more closely with KNBA and their member companies to play our part in fostering a vibrant business community in the nation’s capital.”.

“At KNBA, we’re thrilled to welcome Rugby Canada as a Hub350 Partner! This collaboration strengthens the ‘Live’ and ‘Play’ initiatives set out in our new Strategic Plan, fostering a vibrant community as Kanata North enters an exciting era of transformation. We’re excited to see Rugby Canada establish roots here, create a memorable experience for fans, residents, and businesses alike, enriching the overall experience for those in our dynamic hub here in the heart of Canada’s Largest Technology Park.” said Kelly Daize, Executive Director of KNBA.

Tickets for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s summer fixtures against Scotland (July 6) and Romania (July 12) at TD Place in Ottawa can be purchased here.

About HUB350

Hub350 is the gateway empowering the world at large with access to Canada’s Largest Tech Park and its prolific membership. In 2021, the Hub350 headquarters opened as a town hall and showcase space for the global tech community to converge, connect, and build. With over 12,000 square feet of state-of-the-art space in the heart of Kanata North, including event rooms, boardrooms, co-working spaces, and a digital media lab, Hub350 helps animate the KNBA’s mission to live, work, play, learn and innovate. 

About Kanata North Business Association

The Kanata North Business Association is committed to representing, advocating and supporting the best interests of our 500+ member companies, and furthering Kanata North’s profile as a world-class technology park and innovation hub.  

Kanata North emerged as a leader in both the Canadian and Global tech worlds. Our mission is to be recognized as a world-class destination where people gather to live, work, play, learn and innovate. From multinationals to startups and small businesses, all levels of innovation can thrive in Kanata North. Kanata offers a unique ecosystem, densely packed with R&D powerhouses, the highest tech talent concentration in all North America, and an ever-growing community of connected thought leaders. The region recruits talent from all over the world and is recognized internationally for its contributions to the tech industry.

About Rugby Canada

Rugby Canada is the national governing body of the sport of Rugby Union in Canada. They administer and operate Men’s and Women’s Senior and Junior National programs in both rugby 15s and 7s, as well as govern the Club and community game for more than 30,000 registered participants from coast to coast in conjunction with ten Provincial Union members. 

Rugby Canada is headquartered at the Al Charron National Training Centre in Langford, BC, with staff also working from Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa. Rugby Canada business operations, programs and events are delivered nationwide, including the internationally recognized HSBC Canada Sevens annual tournaments.

Media Contacts:

Liz Montroy
Manager, Communications
lmontroy@rugby.ca