The 2025 Canada Summer Games have arrived in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, set to run from August 8 to 25, 2025. Team Alberta’s elite young rugby squads—the U20 Men and U18 Women—are ready to showcase their talent on Canada’s easternmost stage, taking full advantage of the province’s first-hand natural beauty and sporting spirit.

U20 Men’s Team:

• Nathan Bolton – La Crude (Leduc)
• Noah Dickens – University of Victoria | Calgary Hornets (Calgary)
• Henry Clark – Lethbridge Rugby Club (Lethbridge)
• Julian Pacione – University of Calgary | Foothills Lions (Calgary)
• Lachlan Crooks – University of Victoria | Calgary Canucks (Calgary)
• Colton Boychuk – Trinity Western University | Foothills Lions (Okotoks)
• John Paterson – Trinity Western University | Calgary Hornets (Georgetown, ON)
• Ronin Smith – University of Victoria | Calgary Saints (Calgary)
• Xavier Krueger – University of Waterloo | Foothills Lions (Okotoks)
• Jacques Henning – University of Alberta | Foothills Lions (Okotoks)
• Cam Wright – Calgary Saints (Calgary)
• Jack Penaluna – University of Victoria | Calgary Canucks (Calgary)

Non‑Travelling Reserves:

• Kael Heron
• Luke Hamilton
• Nolen Burton
• Tazer Muir
• Mo Al Jubouri

Coaches:

• Vinny McAuley (Head Coach)
• Barrett Donovan (Assistant Coach)

U18 Women’s Team:

• Emerson Hanrahan – University of Alberta | St. Albert RC (Edmonton)
• Emily Plant – University of Lethbridge | Hornets RC (Calgary)
• Gemma Ogoke – Harvard | Canucks (Calgary)
• Kayla MacLean – University of Calgary | Hornets Rugby (Calgary)
• Lucy Finnson – University of Lethbridge | Calgary Hornets RFC (Calgary)
• Madison Kutsch – TBD | (Lethbridge)
• Maya North – University of Calgary | Hornets RFC (Calgary)
• Rowan McLellan – University of Lethbridge | Hornets RFC (Calgary)
• Ruby Lastiwka – University of Victoria | Calgary Saints (Calgary)
• Shanelle Mann – University of Lethbridge | Lethbridge Rugby Club (Lethbridge)
• Sydney Wollbaum – University of Lethbridge | Calgary Hornets (Calgary)
• Sydney Tasic – University of Victoria | Druids (Edmonton)

Non‑Travelling Reserves:

• Campbell Bucci – St. Albert RC (Spruce Grove)
• Kate Burkinshaw – Druids (Sherwood Park)
• Madeline Brown – University of Alberta | Leprechaun Tigers (Edmonton)
• Morgan Bull – Foothills Lions RFC (Okotoks)

Coaches:

• Chelsea Ross (Head Coach)
• Keegan Brantner (Assistant Coach)

Rugged Atlantic Vibes, Big Stage

St. John’s will be more than just a backdrop—it’s a vibrant host. The coastal city will welcome 4000+ athletes to 240 events in 17 sports, including rugby sevens, held at venues like the Swilers Rugby Club. Expect unforgettable scenery, community connections, and Atlantic flair to enhance Alberta’s rugby showcase.

Both squads bring months of preparation, a deep sense of team unity, and provincial pride to the Games. From the strategic strength of the U20 Men to the agile flair of the U18 Women, Alberta is poised to deliver a performance worthy of this national stage—and leave a mark in St. John’s.

Let’s go, Team Alberta!