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St Patrick’s Day Potluck

All that's left is YOU and the yummy potluck dish you bring to contribute to the feast.We’ve got beer, Guinness and Good Cheer!

All that’s left is YOU and the yummy potluck dish you bring to contribute to the feast.

Fun Fact:

Eating corned beef and cabbage has become known as a traditional Irish dish, but did you know that bacon is actually more traditional?
Believe it or not, corned beef and cabbage are actually more of an Irish American/Canadian tradition than an Irish one.
Historically, Irish bacon (a form of cured pork) was actually the meat of choice for St. Patrick’s Day. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that Irish Americans in New York City began to eat corned beef instead because it was much more affordable. Cabbage also became popular simply because it was cheap and readily available.
So now you know! You can basically bring anything you want to the potluck, call it an Irish tradition and we’ll probably go along with it.

See you on the 17th! (doors open at 6pm)

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Autumn Internationals at Club

Join us at the club to watch Autumn Internationals on our commercial feed. Memberss, guests and the public welcome.

Sat Nov 19, 8am: South Africa v Italy

Sat Nov 19, 10:15am: Scotland v Argentina

Sat Nov 19, 12:30pm: England v New Zealand

Sat Nov 19, 3pm: Ireland v Australia

Party off the Pitch

Come join us at the club on Saturday Sept 10 for the Party Off the Pitch featuring a live band (Jojo and the Chintos).

Entry free

Burgers and (limited) curries/bunny chows/rotis available.

Band starts at 7:30pm.

RSVP

To help us with the catering please RSVP online.

RSVP

Crusaders Junior 7s Program

The Crusaders offers a Fall Rugby 7s Program for players aged 13-18, running from September through November each year. The program typically enters 8-10 teams into Ontario tournaments.

Highlights:

Cru will usually participate in the following tournaments that typically run from 9am-3pm each day:

  • Sept 10: TIRF 7s at Eglinton Flats, Toronto
  • Sept 17: Belleville 7s at Mary Ann Sills, Belleville (**depending on player travel availability/numbers)
  • Oct 1: NRU Fergus 7s at Fergus Highland Rugby
  • Oct 15: Bellwether 7s at Harlequins RFC, Brantford
  • Oct 22: Junior Club 7s at TBC

The program is offered for U14 and U16 and U18 age grades, for both boys and girls.

For more information please go to the Junior 7s Program webpage

Alumni Day a Success!

A Successful Alumni Day

“Alumni Day” was a great success on Saturday. The weather was scorching and the games were  hotly contested. Very entertaining rugby all around – the women and men’s teams played their hearts out to the delight of passionate fans.

36 Alumni purchased tickets for lunch, which was served on the deck. Thanks to those who participated and thanks also to Crusader Rugby Club Executive Members, who attended and were able to mingle and answer questions of the attendees. Thanks Candace for organizing the event and catering the food.

International rugby was being broadcast in the clubhouse, while outside Alumni gathered round and told stories of past greatness. The group also clapped on and off the current Crusaders, as well as selecting and presenting Crusader Player of the match honours.

The Alumni group was formalized in the fall of 2019. This was just before COVID raised its head and has hampered activities for so long. It was nice to be able to connect with friends again – in person.

Enthusiasm rushed up from the group. This should translate into repeat Alumni lunches at the park and other suggested activities as well; including an Alumni fishing derby and participation in The Club’s golf tournament. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event!

Enthusiasm rushed up from the group. This should translate into repeat Alumni lunches at the park and other suggested activities as well; including an Alumni fishing derby and participation in The Club’s golf tournament. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event!

Enthusiasm rushed up from the group. This should translate into repeat Alumni lunches at the park and other suggested activities as well; including an Alumni fishing derby and participation in The Club’s golf tournament. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event!

Enthusiasm rushed up from the group. This should translate into repeat Alumni lunches at the park and other suggested activities as well; including an Alumni fishing derby and participation in The Club’s golf tournament. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event! Enthusiasm rushed up from the group. This should translate into repeat Alumni lunches at the park and other suggested activities as well; including an Alumni fishing derby and participation in The Club’s golf tournament. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event! Enthusiasm rushed up from the group. This should translate into repeat Alumni lunches at the park and other suggested activities as well; including an Alumni fishing derby and participation in The Club’s golf tournament. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event!

Enthusiasm rushed up from the group. This should translate into repeat Alumni lunches at the park and other suggested activities as well; including an Alumni fishing derby and participation in The Club’s golf tournament. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event!

Enthusiasm rushed up from the group. This should translate into repeat Alumni lunches at the park and other suggested activities as well; including an Alumni fishing derby and participation in The Club’s golf tournament. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event!

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Paul Myers

It is with sadness that we are conveying news of the passing of Cru Alum Paul Myers who had been struggling with a long-term illness. Our most sincere condolences to Paul’s wife, Julie, and his children, Dayna and Mitchell, who were with him as he passed peacefully.

Paul was a Toronto Police officer for 33 years and played for Cru for a number of those years. He went on to become a transformative leader in the game in Ontario, served on club boards, advocated for inclusion, coached extensively at club and provincial levels, and co-founded TIRF, the Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation.

Paul was a gregarious and truly generous character who loved rugby and everyone who played the game – and his efforts to promote, improve and grow the sport will be a lasting legacy. Paul touched countless lives with his friendship, generosity, encouragement and enthusiasm – and he will be sorely missed.

Ladies Touch!

Come and join us playing touch rugby! Why just sit on the sidelines when you can run around with us?! No experience required! No judgements! Just a good time!!
When:

  • Tuesdays 6:30pm during late spring and summer
  • Coached by Chris Clark and Celeste Corless

Who can join?:

  • Anyone! Open to the public.
  • Player family members
  • Moms & friends
  • Anyone who wants to get active and have some touch rugby fun

Questions?: Celeste Corless/Chris Clark at ladies.touch@crusadersrugby.ca

Come out and give it a try, meet the coaches and everyone before you register: 

  • Tues May 10, 2022 6:30pm
  • Tues May 17, 2022 6:30pm

To register for the May 10 and May 17 try sessions: https://clubshop.crusadersrugby.club/products/ladies-touch-try-rugby-registration

To register for Ladies Touch: https://clubshop.crusadersrugby.club/products/ladies-touch-try-rugby-registration

Party Off the Pitch

This is the reminder that Party off the Pitch is happening on Saturday September 25th starting at 6pm! Tickets are $10, kids are welcome and FREE! To all the teams playing different clubs on Saturday best of luck and we hope to see you back at the club at 6pm!

Buy your tickets in advance by clicking here:

Party Off the Pitch – Sept 25, 2021

Major Partnership Announcement-Penalta

Crusaders Rugby is proud to recognize our Major Sponsor, Penalta!

Collectively, their core values have always been honesty, hard-work and passion. We are so appreciative of such an aligned partnership

With the support of Penalta, we are able to provide all of our Seniors teams as well as one of our juniors the opportunity for new training shirts each year as well as playing kit replacements.

Not only is Penalta a partner in all things construction, they are committed partners of our rugby community in Oakville. Penalta is invested in supporting our community through many different initiatives, and for that we thank them.