The Dennis Crawford Memorial Scholarship Award Fund is dedicated to raising money for an academic scholarship to be awarded annually to a young athlete or athletes pursuing post-secondary education. In partnership with Westshore RFC, recipients of the award will have the opportunity to participate in a specialized training program to enhance their skills to become specialists at the front row position(s) in the sport of rugby. In addition to their on-field support, the scholarship will provide these student-athletes with financial assistance to support their off-field studies at college, university, or trade school.Continue reading
THUNDER INDIGENOUS RUGBY FUND – JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER
Thunder Rugby is an Indigenous-led organization featuring former national team players Bobby Ross (Songhees Nation) and Phil Mack (Toquaht Nation) as leading figures. Director of Thunder Rugby is John Lyall, a rugby player for over 25 years, who is of Kwakwaka’wakw descent. They’re focused on creating opportunities through rugby for Indigenous youth.Continue reading
JUDY SEDDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND – JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER
Kick-starting the Fund
In a testament to the power of a rugby volunteer’s community legacy, family and friends of the late Judy Seddon of Edmonton, Alberta recently established a new Canadian Rugby Foundation (CRF) Fund: The Judy Seddon Memorial Scholarship Fund.Continue reading
Sally Dennis Becomes First Female Chair of Rugby Canada Board of Directors
Congratulations to Sally Dennis, the current Secretary of the Canadian Rugby Foundation and member of the Executive Committee, on her appointment to the position of Chair of Rugby Canada, the national governing body for rugby.Continue reading
PURDEY GROUP FUND – 2021 GRANTS REPORT
It is my pleasure to report to you on the inaugural grants awarded by the Purdey Group Fund, announced on May 1, 2021 to the teams awarded a grant or who were unsuccessful in their submission – 19 teams in all.
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Jeff Chan Appointed Executive Director of the Canadian Rugby Foundation
The Board of the Canadian Rugby Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Chan to the role of Foundation Executive Director. Jeff replaces Clay Panga who will continue to assist with the development of the Canada U 20 program and head up the new British Columbia Grassroots Rugby Foundation that is looking to grow the game amongst young children throughout British Columbia.Continue reading
Thomas Family Scholarship Winners 2020
Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Thomas Family Scholarships. You can read more about the Thomas Family Scholarship here. Continue reading
George Jones Scholarship Winners 2020
Congratulations to this year’s winners of the George Jones Scholarships. You can read more about George Jones here. You can make donations to the George Jones Scholarship Fund or one of the many other Rugby related funds here.Continue reading
Online fundraiser for George Jones Foundation
by Carla Wilson / Times Colonist
A roast of the late George Jones will run online on Tuesday to raise money for a scholarship dedicated to post-secondary students involved in rugby.
Jones died in May at age 86. The Victoria resident was known for his prowess as a tax lawyer, his life-long commitment to the sports community in general and particularly rugby, and for his sense of humour.Continue reading
Canada U20 Men – 2020 Update
The Canada U20 program has finalized plans for 2020. Forty eight players have been invited to Shawnigan Lake School for a selection camp Jan 3-7. It will conclude with an inter-squad game at noon on Jan 7. Players living in BC will come together again on January 18 and 19 for a game v the Pacific Pride on Jan 19.
The Portugal tour is now planned February 13-21 with games v Portugal on February 17 and 20. A tour to the UK will be from April 28 to May 9 with games v Bristol Bears Academy x 2 and Cardiff Met. The tour has been organized by Gethin Watts now Bristol Bears Academy manager.Continue reading
