Rugby clubs are independent organizations that field men’s and women’s teams for various skill levels and age groups in the leagues run by the Eastern Ontario Rugby Union. Clubs are the main venue for rugby in Eastern Ontario and offer programs for everyone, whether you’ve never played before or you have international experience.
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Barrhaven Scottish RFC
http://barrhavenscottish.com/
John Dingwall, President | bsrfc.president@gmail.com
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Brockville Privateers-Sirens RFC
Chris Cook, President | president@brockvillerugby.com
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Bytown Blues RFC
http://www.bytownbluesrugby.ca/
Jim Shaw, President | president@bytownbluesrugby.ca
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Cornwall Crusaders RC
https://marigold-marigold-zpar.squarespace.com/
Raj Gill, President |rajgill27@gmail.com OR rugbyincornwall@gmail.com
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Hull Volant
http://hullvolant.com/
Stephanie Smith | hullpresident@live.ca
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Kingston Panthers RFC
http://www.rugbykingston.org/
Jean-Marc Noel, President | kingstonpanthersrfc@gmail.com
Lanark Highlanders
http://www.lanarkrugby.com/
Dan Drummond, President | president@
Ottawa Beavers-Banshees RFC
www.obbrfc.com
Lucas Bloess, President | president.obbrfc@gmail.com
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Ottawa Ospreys RFC
https://ottawarugby.com/
Scott Mills, Acting President | ospreys.president@ottawarugby.com
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Ottawa Irish RC
http://www.ottawairishrugby.com/
Melanie Judges, President | president@ottawairishrugby.com
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Ottawa Senators RC
http://ottawasenatorsrugby.com
Clifford Warren, President | ottawa.senators.rugby@gmail.com
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Ottawa Wolves RFC
http://ottawawolves.ca/
Nadine Elle, President | president@ottawawolves.ca
Pembroke Petawawa Predators
Marc Jacquard, President | predsrugbyclub@gmail.com
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Hi, I’m 28M abd I’ve been interested in rugby, but never played. Do you have anything for first timers?.
Hi All, Former Panther and Gael from 88-93? Currently c1 ref in Texas
a) Come to Texas in the fall or Spring for a tour.. I can help connect you HS, Men, Women, girls, University etc. I think we are the second largest union behind california.
b) I’d like to connect with the Refs to do games in TO/London or Kingston Area.
I’ve never been a player but a spectator of rugby union. I want that to change and get back into shape. I live in the Bayshore area, am 40 years old and have no experience.
Which club is best for me?
Hi!
I played rugby for 4 years, miss it like crazy. I no longer play due to an injury but would love to coach, either part-time, or even as a volunteer. Any suggestions on how to get the ball rolling on that would be amazing. Currently living in Ottawa and have a vehicle. Thanks!
Hi Victoria, What area of the city do you live in? We don’t check these messages as often. Best to contact us on Facebook. Happy to help you find a club to coach with.
To whom it may concern,
I am looking to join a mens rugby team if positions are still available. I live in Aylmer QC and willing to drive to Ottawa.
Thank you,
Jason Anbara
613-404-4845
janbara@mortgagealliance.com
Good morning,
I am writing here because I am going to be in Ottawa next week end. As you may know it, there is the French rugby union final at 2pm on sunday 4th of June. I searched the internet and came across this website.
As most people here are involved in rugby, by chance would you know a bar or pub in Ottawa which is likely to broadcast the game?
Michael
Hi i have a question concerning age.how old do you have to play on these teams.As well what club would be best for my area i live in the bells corners area.Thanks.
Hi, I played rugby all 4 years of high school, played for the Mississuaga blues for half a season back in toronto in 2010. Then played a full season in college for the Sheridan Bruins in 2013. I am 24 years old 5″8 225 lbs in need of some conditioning haha been 4 years since I play. I live in the Gatineau, Aylmer area close to downtown ottawa. Looking to play competitive and get back into my roots.
Positions played: hooker, Prop, and flanker. But played most of my years as a Prop.
Hello! My name is Doris and I’m 20 years old. I played rugby in high school but wasn’t quite able to in college between flight training and classes. What club would be best for me that is close or in the Nepean area?
Thanks!
Hey, I love rugby so much and I have been playing it for a few years, I am only 18 but 19 soon and I am looking for a goo club to join so I can get noticed by universities or even some big league teams. Not sure which club is best for me. Currently living in Kanata.
Cheers
Collin
Hi Colin
The Ottawa Indians operate in the Kanata area and the Men train currently at Connaught ranges.
contact Scott Mills at game.indiansrugby@gmail.com
Looking to play mens Rugby, played many years ago ( forgot some rules, LOL! ) but would love to get back in shape and enjoyed playing when I did. I am 45years old. pretty good shape and live in Barrhaven, however I am ok with traveling around the city? Can someone contact me.
Hi my name is Sarah. I’m 21 years old. I was wondering where is the closest club to Metcalfe (Greely osgoode area). I was hoping to start playing again this summer I played for 4 years varsity rugby. I was going to play in college but due to some health issues at the time I could not play. I’m all better now and hope to get back into playing I was a lose head prop and I was a first pod lifter.
Hey! I am looking for a Rugby club to join next summer. I am currently live in Green Valley and am willing to travel a bit! I’m a 22 year old male and played rugby for all 5 yers of high school and miss it everyday!
I live near Gatineau, and I have never played rugby before but I’ve always wanted to try. I’m a 22 year old female, and I was wondering if it is too late to register for this season, and what team would be best for a beginner.
Thank you
Anjali
Heya Anjali! Would you still be looking to play? We are the Ottawa Wolves, training our of downtown Ottawa. We are needing players from both mens and womens side right now and would absolutely love for you to come out and learn!
Contact me at president@ottawawolves.ca … don’t be shy!
Hello, my names Damon Griggs and I am a 27 year old loose forward rugger from South Florida, I currently play for the Palm Beach Panthers out of West Palm Beach and also for the Turks and Caicos Islands National team and am moving up to Potsdam, NY in a month. I will be up there for at least 2 years and searched up and down for rugby clubs close to the area and the closest is in Buffalo some 3 1/2 hours away. I have been to Ottawa on a few occasions and it is a lot closer then Buffalo so I figured I’d contact some teams around there to see what my best bet is. I was wondering what club would be the closest for me from Potsdam, NY? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Damon Griggs
561-339-3265
Hi Damon, I would suggest you check out the Brockville Privateers
Thanks for the info Rongo, playing for them currently.
Hey Damon,
I know I’m a month late, but I’m a member of Brockville Rugby. We practice Thursday from 6 to 7:30pm, and would be happy to have you come by. If you have any questions about our club, please contact our president, Ted Livingston, at president@brockvillerugby.com
Hope to see you there.
Montreal Wanderers are looking for a pre-season game May 9th, two hours travel max for us (So Ottawa / Brockville) – if anyone is interested in hosting us for a game shoot me an email at adambarrette@gmail.com
Thanks!
Hello,
I am looking to get my son started in Rugby…he is nearly 8. My understnading is that he’ll have to join a flag rugby team to start for basic knowledge of the game and such. We live an hr east of Ottawa, and 45 mins from Cornwall. We are happy to travel for sports…could someone please steer me towards a good youth program? Thank you
I played rugby for a few months before in my Country, I am 28 looking for a team to play with.
I live in Osgoode, thanks.
Fernando come play for Gladiator de l’ Outaouais call me 613 276 0511
Hi i am a 16 year old women this is my second year playing rugby for my school, I live in Cornwall i’d like to possibly join a rugby league near me.
still interested in playing rugby for cornwall?
Hello,
I am looking at coming over to Canada to play and coach at a senior level. I am 20 years old and looking to play at a competitive level.
I am taking my level 2 rugby coaching course in the near future and currently playing hooker at my club in England in London 2 division (A decent standard of rugby I have played at london 1 standard before as well.) I am currently working in a school as a sports coach but looking to further my coaching career. I was just wondering if there are any clubs that would be interested in having me play and coach at there club.
Many thanks Aaron Beaumont
Hi there! I’m a 26 year old female. I have never played rugby but have always wanted to! Any suggestions? I live near the experimental farm but have access to a car. Feel free to email me! Rmb.tty@gmail.com Cheers!
Hi everyone, my name is Evan and im 19 and attending Carleton. Ive never played before but love watching rugby and want to try it out since my brothers been trying to get me to play for a long time. Im just looking for a recreational league. Nothing too competitive. I live just off of Hunt Club. Wondering what would be the best club for me to look at.
Hi I’m fourteen and am thinking about playing rugby I live in Richmond and am wondering what would be the best team for me? Thanks!
Staying in Sharbot Lake until Aug 1st. Then heading over to the Saranac tournament to meet with my club.
Looking for a club to run with a couple times. Just wondering who is close to me and when and where they are training??
Thanks
Hey everyone, I live near Carleton and am looking for a rugby club, I haven’t played a lot, mostly messing around with friends.
Josh,
The two clubs closest to you are the Bytown Blues and Ottawa Beavers. Please check our club contact page and reach out to them directly.
Steve
Hi everyone,
Im moving to Ottawa for the summer and hoping to live close to the rideau canoe club..I wont have a car so what are the rugby clubs close by ?
Emily,
Can you email me at president@eorugby.com and I can help you find a club.
Steve
Hello Rugby Community,
I am wondering whether there is a indoor touch game or league that continues through the winter?
I live over in Gatineau and would love to get out for a run every once in a while.
Thanks for your time
Trevor
Hey guys I’m diego from Mexico I’m coming next year January to live in ottawa with my fiancée. We going to live near to westboro beach. At the moment I’m in Lesotho Africa and I play rugby with the only team in one of the leagues in south africa (free state griffons league) for almost 3 years know. I want to know which team I could contact for tryout.
Diego I am the head coach of hull volant rfc located in Hull just across the ottawa river. I would love you to play for us we play in eoru division 1 if interested l can be reached at 6132760511.
Hope to hear from you.
I’m 20 yrs old and played tackle football in highschool I’ve been watchin rugby lately and would like to give it a try. What are the closest teams to Perth that have somewhat of a recreational league that I can start in?
Hey , I’m a 24 year old and live in Orleans can anyone tell me the clubs that I can contact that are near me
Hi Niall, the Ottawa Irish would be the closest to you.
ottawairishrugby.com
Hi There,
I have a sixteen year old daughter who loves playing rugby but unfortunately her high school has cancelled the rugby program in Lachute. Are there any clubs that she can join in the Grenville/ Lachute area? Thanks.
What about hull volant we train in hull at jacques cartier park. tuesdays and thursdays if you need assistance my number is 613276-0511 i am the head coach for men.we train the same nights as the women
Hi guys, I’m thokoza also known as TK, I’m from South Africa looking to play very competitive rugby. I have played through high school and have represented two provinces down here in S.A. In the Currie Cup competition. I am 21 year old male. I also looking to persue a career in this game. Any suggestions?? Please help. Really needthis.
Hi mate, the two clubs you should get in contact with if you want to play the highest level possible here, is the ottawa indians or the ottawa irish both teams will be playing in the top division here next season. Don`t know if your currently in the country but unless you are here for three years it is very difficult to crack pro rugby as the best rugby here is only for canadian residents or citizens. I know as I`m here on a short term visa and have been here twice ivè played in the highest level here i possibly can but fom there there is no where to go if you want to be professional.
hope i have helped,
Can you recommend a club to contact given the following.. I am male, 44 years old, have never played RU, and live in Morgan’s Grant (Kanata North)…
Cheers!
ottawa indians train in kanata.
Is there any way to post a map of which clubs train where in the City? I live in Wellington Village and am wondering which of the clubs train closest to me.
I live out in rockland. I get the feeling there isn`t much out this way. Do you know which club would be the closest?
There are many people from Rockland who play for the Ottawa Irish Rugby Club.
Steve
Hi,
Is there a vets league (over 35 or 40) in Ottawa? If so, what clubs have teams?
Thanks
Simon,
The Barrhaven Scottish and the Senators both have over 35 teams. Please check the club contat info to get in touch with them.
thanks
Steve
Hey guys,
Can anyone please confirm that the Cornwall team is still active??
If they are can you please let me know who or what email I can contact…
Cheers
Ian
Ian,
The Cornwall team is still active. PLease go to their web page http://www.cornwallcrusaders.com for more info.
Thanks
Steve
Hey hows it going? I’m a Carleton university student who lives near campus. Played rugby all throughout high school and looking to get back into it, didn’t know which place would be best for me to contact. Preferably more recreational but open to play competitive again. Looking to play a few nights a week nothing crazy just want to have some fun. Please send me in the right direction, thanks for your time!
call me if you are still looking 6132760511 i am the head coach for hull volant rfc
Hi there,
Im 19 turning 20 in a few months. And I have a massive love for rugby. I live about 5 minute away from the corner of Montreal road and St.laurent. So I guess more east. Any teams close by?
I hope to hear back soon!
Cheers!
Daniel,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Beacuse you live in the east end the logical club for you to contact would be the Ottawa Irish. They are east end based and train at Col By High School.
Two other possible options are the Bytown Blues or the Ottawa Beavers. Both the Blues and Beavers are more a little more downtown.
Feel free to contact the clubs directly and see which one fits you better.
http://eorugby.com/clubs/
If you do not get a quick response please feel free to contact me on my cell
Steve MacNeil
EORU President
I am a 15 year old woman. I have no experience in rugby what so ever, live in Gatineau and I would like to start playing this summer, is it possible?
Kasia,
Please contact both Hull, Coven and the Ottawa Irish. They all run very competitive women’s team whose training is located relatively close to you.
http://eorugby.com/clubs/
Steve
Hi, I just moved to Ottawa and am looking to get involved in a team/club in central Ottawa (downtown if possible). I’m a 23 year old male and have played rugby throughout high school university. Any info on teams or clubs that I could join nearby would be great. Cheers, Ron
Kevin: Please contact one of the clubs listed above to find out practice locations. I believe the Ottawa Beavers and Ottawa Wolves are the only ones that practice downtown.
I am looking to play on a rugby during the fall near algonquin, im 18 male and have played in highschool. help please
Kevin: Please contact one of the clubs listed above. I believe the Barrhaven Scottish or Ottawa Indians practice closest to Algonquin.
Hey there arriving at Carleton university for fall semester this week and am interested in playing for a local side. I’m 22 from Australia and have 5 years experience any help would be very much appreciated in finding a club close to Carleton
Simon: Please contact one of the clubs listed above. I believe the Bytown Blues practice closest to Carleton.
Hi, are there any teams in the Cornwall area for an 18 year old male?
Yes. Check out the Cornwall Crusaders. http://www.cornwallcrusaders.com/
Never played rugby before.live in kanata and looking to get into it.23 year old male in pretty good condition.any info on a team or club close to kanata for beginners would be great
Nick,
Please contact Duff at indiansrugby@gmail.com. They train in Kanata.
Steve