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About Rugby Alberta and History

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About Rugby Alberta

Awareness of the sport of Rugby in Canada has exploded in the past decade as it made its first appearance in the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. Inspired by the success of the performance by the Canadian Women’s Team, Albertans are eager to try this growing sport. Rugby appeals to a diverse participation base.

Rugby Alberta is officially registered as a not-for-profit organization. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and provides leadership to unions and clubs across Alberta.


In 2016, the Board of Directors of Rugby Alberta realized that the sport had grown beyond its organizational capacity. Operational changes were implemented, and a focus was placed on preparing the organization to grow in alignment with the directives of Going the Distance: The Alberta Sport Plan 2014-2024.

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Embrace

Embrace Long-Term Athlete Development and Canadian Sport for Life at all stages of development

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Mobilize

Mobilize passionate volunteers to contribute to the achievement of the vision of Rugby Alberta

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Empower

Empower coaches through training and education

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Expand

Expand the pool and contributions of quality officials

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Partner

Partner with other organizations to achieve common missions


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2025-2030 Strategic Plan

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Policies & Bylaws

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Membership Information

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History of Rugby Alberta

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Our Mission Statement

“Rugby Alberta will be player-centred, development driven and administration, sport science and sponsor supported.”

Our Vision

“To be recognized as a National Leader in rugby, by developing Good People, Good Places and Good Programs.”

Our History

Rugby Alberta has been hosting rugby competitions in the province since the 60s:

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Labatt Cup

First known as the Carling Cup, the first division one men’s provincial club championships took place in 1962 and was later renamed the Labatt Cup after the national and provincial rugby sponsor.

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Alberta Cup

The Alberta Cup (1968), continues as the division one men’s interlock league championship sponsored by the Clansmen RFC.

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Lor-Ann Cup

The Lor-Ann Cup (1968), the division two men’s provincial championship

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Digby Dinnie Cup

The Digby Dinnie Cup, the division three men’s provincial championship, and joined in 1997 a division four men’s provincial championship

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Graeme Young Cup

The Graeme Young Cup, the men’s “Old Boys” provincial championship

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R. Angus Cup

The R. Angus Cup, the junior men’s provincial championship

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Women’s Premier League and Club Championship

In 1981 women’s rugby appeared on the list with the first women’s premier league and club championship

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Women’s Club Championship Division 2

In 1995 this was joined by a second division women’s club championship

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Women’s Provincial Club Championship Division 3

In 1997 the first and only third division women’s provincial club championship took place

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Women’s AWP

Then in 2013 a new AWP women’s division and championship were added

Since the first provincial club championships in 1962, Rugby Alberta competitions have grown in size and caliber of competition.



Check out the results from these competitions over time below.


Provincial Club Championships: Men’s Champions

2024 Edmonton Leprechaun Tiger RFC

2023 Calgary Hornets RFC

2022 Calgary Canucks

2020-21 Not Awarded 

2018 St. Albert RFC

2017 Nor’Westers Athletic Association

2016 St. Albert RFC

2014 St. Albert RFC

2011-13 Calgary Hornets RFC

2010 St. Albert RFC

2009 Calgary Hornets RFC

2007-08 Calgary Saints Rugby Club

2006 Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

2005 Strathcona Druids RFC

2003-04 Calgary Saints Rugby Club

2002 Edmonton Clansmen Rugby Club

2001 Calgary Saints Rugby Club

2000 Edmonton Clansmen Rugby Club

1999 Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

1998 Edmonton Clansmen Rugby Club

1997 Strathcona Druids RFC

1996 Edmonton Clansmen Rugby Club

1995 Calgary Hornets RFC

1993-94 Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

1992 Strathcona Druids RFC

1989-91 Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

1988 Calgary Saints Rugby Club

1986-87 Leprechaun Rugby Club

1985 Calgary Saints Rugby Club

1984 Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

1983 Edmonton Clansmen Rugby Club

1982 Edmonton Tigers RFC

1981 Leprechaun Rugby Club

1980 Edmonton Clansmen Rugby Club

1978-79 Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

1977 Leprechaun Rugby Club

1976 Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

1974-75 Leprechaun Rugby Club

1972-73* Leprechaun Rugby Club

1969-71* Stags Rugby Club (University of Calgary)

1966-68* Strathcona Druids RFC

1964-65* Leprechaun Rugby Club

1962-63* Calgary Rams Rugby Club

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Provincial Club Championships: Women’s Champions

2024 Edmonton Leprechaun Tiger RFC

2023 Calgary Hornets RFC

2022 Edmonton Leprechaun Tiger RFC

2020-21 Not Awarded (COVID-19)

2017-19 Edmonton Leprechaun Tiger RFC

2016 Calgary Hornets RFC

2015 Strathcona Druids RFC

2014 Edmonton Leprechaun Tiger RFC

2011-13 Calgary Hornets RFC

2009-10 Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

2007-08 Edmonton Leprechaun Tiger RFC

2005-06 Rockers Athletic Club

2004 Edmonton Leprechaun Tiger RFC

2003 Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

2002 Edmonton Leprechaun Tiger RFC

2001 Calgary Canadian Irish Athletic Club

2000 Edmonton Leprechaun Tiger RFC

1999 Rockers Athletic Club

1997-98 Strathcona Druids RFC

1992-96 Rockers Athletic Club

1991 Coven RFC

1989-90 Rockers Athletic Club

1987-88 Coven RFC

1981-86 Rockers Athletic Club

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South Coast Senior League

Round 5 match summary

Figtree Kangaroos 10. 10. 70 defeated Helensburgh Tigers 10. 9. 69


A thrilling encounter saw the Roos come from behind to secure a crucial 1 point victory. Down by 12 points at halftime, captain Jake Morrison sparked the comeback with a brilliant individual goal in the late in the 3rd quarter. Young gun winger Tommy Chen sealed the win with a spectacular off-the-ground finish in the dying minutes. The defensive effort from Mike Stevens and Danny Walsh was outstanding, making crucial tackles when it mattered most.


Best Players: J. Morrison (c), T. Chen, M. Stevens, D. Walsh, S. Parker

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February 17, 2026
Rugby Alberta is proud to announce the adoption of a lower tackle height law trial for all rugby played within the province of Alberta under its jurisdiction. The law trial will apply to competitions beginning after March 1, 2026 . This decision aligns with World Rugby’s recommendation that the lower tackle height be adopted globally across the community game starting July 1, 2026 . Rugby Alberta has agreed to implement the trial in advance, with the full support of Rugby Canada and World Rugby.
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By Peter Kotaridis January 29, 2026
Rugby Alberta is pleased to announce the U18 Girls long list for the Wolf Pack 7s program. This group of athletes represents the top emerging female rugby talent from across Alberta and reflects the continued growth and depth of the provincial high-performance pathway. Final selections for the travelling squad of 14 athletes will take place at a selection camp in Red Deer on February 1st from 18:00–20:00 . Following this session, the selected team will represent Alberta at the Vancouver Sevens Invitational (VSI) from March 5–7 , competing against top programs from across Canada. Being named to the long list is a significant achievement and recognizes each athlete’s performance, commitment, and potential within the 7s environment. Rugby Alberta congratulates all players selected and acknowledges the vital role clubs, coaches, and families play in supporting athlete development across the province.
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By peter.kotaridis January 29, 2026
Thirty players have been selected to represent Canada’s U21 Women’s Rugby Team this spring in Ireland and England. Canada will play Ireland on March 15 in Dublin, then travel to London to face the British Army on March 20, before finishing the tour with a match against England on March 25. “The selection process for this year’s U21 women’s team included four regional camps held in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and the Atlantic, as well as players’ performance in provincial U19 competition, regional games and U SPORTS,” said Dean Murten, Head Coach of Canada’s U21 Women’s Rugby Team. “This is an exciting group of up-and-coming players that our experienced coaching staff is looking forward to working with in Ireland and England.” All players selected have U SPORTS experience, with 26 having competed in the 2025 U SPORTS Women’s National Rugby Championship this past fall, including 11 who played in the gold medal match between the UBC Thunderbirds and the University of Victoria Vikes. “These tours and the program overall are a very important part of the pathway to our women’s national team,” said Kevin Rouet, Head Coach of Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team. “It provides great opportunities for the next generation of women’s rugby players in Canada to gain value experience at the international level to test themselves against some of the best up-and-coming talent from around the world.” Rugby Canada would like to thank Raymond James, the Canadian Rugby Foundation, For the Love of the Game, Langara Fishing Lodge, Blenheim Foundation, GeoPacific Engineering and Anthem Properties for their support of Canada’s U21 Women’s Rugby Team. Information on how to support and follow the team will be announced in the coming weeks. CANADA’S U21 WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM IRELAND/ENGLAND TOUR SQUAD Adelaide Holmes (Waterloo, ON) – University of Guelph / Guelph RFC Adia Pye (Victoria, BC) – University of British Columbia Anya Prokopich (Surrey, BC) – University of British Columbia Brooke Roddham (Langley BC) – University of British Columbia Brooke Rempel (Ariss, ON) – Brock University / Brantford Harlequins Brynn Jenkins (Peterborough, ON) – Queen’s University / Peterborough Pagans Camille Arvin-Bérod (Saint-Denis-Sur-Richelieu, QC) – Université Laval / Montreal Irish Drew Spencer (Picton, ON) – Queen’s University / Belleville Bulldogs Faith Tilley (Halifax, NS) – University of Victoria / Halifax Tars / Castaway Wanderers Ivy Poetker (Calgary, AB) – University of Victoria / Calgary Rams / Westshore RFC Jesse Knaggs (Victoria, BC) – University of British Columbia / Castaway Wanderers Kaitlin Tetteh-Wayoe (Edmonton, AB) – University of Alberta Pandas Kyleigh Chandra (Mississauga,ON) – Burlington Centaurs / Queen’s University Kiki Idowu (Toronto, ON) – University of British Columbia / Toronto Scottish Lana Dueck (Abbotsford, BC) – University of British Columbia / ARFC Madison Minnis (Barrie, ON) – University of Guelph / Aurora Barbarians Maia Swemmer (Uxbridge, ON) – Queen’s University / Aurora Barbarians Mya Koleba (Vernon, BC) – University of British Columbia / TORA Nayka, Goudreau (Saint-Prosper-de-Dorchester, QC) – Université Laval / Club de Rugby de Québec Olivia Newsome (Calgary, AB) – University of Victoria Olivia Dibua (Caledon, ON) – Queen’s University / Aurora Barbarians Penelope Anderson (Sackville, NB) – TMRRFC / Concordia University Sandrine Faucher (Québec City, QC) – Université Laval / Club de Rugby de Québec ShonDreya Smardon (Ottawa, ON) – Barrhaven Scottish RFC / University of Victoria Sierra Hasse (Sainte-Lazare, QC) – Carleton University / SABRFC Sophie McDonald (Ottawa, ON) – University of Ottawa / Ottawa Rugby Club Steph Douglas (Toronto, ON) – Queen’s University / Aurora Barbarians Sydney, Woodcock (Trenton, ON) – Belleville Bulldogs / Queen’s University Tatum Lougheed (Calgary, AB) Queen’s University / Canucks Rugby Club Tia Jordo (Kelowna, BC) – University of British Columbia STAFF Dean Murten (Head Coach) Dan Valley (Attack Coach) Francois Vachon-Marceau (Forwards Coach) Clarence Gay (Lead S&C Coach) Jessica Algie (Lead Therapist) Emily Hickson (Therapist) Stacey Maskelyne (Analyst) Jordan McLeod (S&C support/Manager) SUPPORT RUGBY CANADA Canadian rugby is thriving, with record participation nationwide and major international success. Highlights include a silver medal at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, qualification for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, and Sophie de Goede being named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year. With the support of donors across the country, Rugby Canada provides world-class training, competition, and development opportunities. Contributions help strengthen our women’s and men’s national teams, support a successful 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cup campaign, and grow the pipeline of future Canadian rugby players. To donate, click HERE . For donations of $5,000+ or questions, contact us here .

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