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Sanctioning

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Sanctioning is the process where Rugby Canada’s accident and general liability insurance coverage is extended to Rugby events outside of league play. The practices and league matches of registered Clubs are the only competitions considered sanctioned and insured by default when all athletes, team management and staff and all participants (volunteers, organising committee/board of directors) are registered within the current membership year.


Any other event may seek sanctioning by an authorised representative of a member organisation and thus Rugby Canada Insurance can be extended by following the relevant application instructions.


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Event Sanctioning

The following events require a sanctioning application to access Rugby Canada’s accident and general liability insurance coverage:

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Exhibition Games

Any game organised between two Clubs that is not part of the official league schedule.

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Try Rugby

A come and try event hosted by a Club or organisation. Learn about Come & Try Rugby Events here

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Rugby Camp

A camp or program organised by a Club or organisation.

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Tournament

Any tournament organised by a Club or organisation that is not part of the official league schedule.

Online event sanctioning applications should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the event.


APPLICATION DEADLINES & FEES

APPLY FOR EVENT SANCTIONING


Tour Sanctioning

All organizations (clubs, schools, academies, provincial and national teams) and individuals (athletes, referees, coaches, managers, medical staff and volunteers) leaving or entering Canada must complete a Tour Sanctioning Application in order to be eligible to play within Canada or in a foreign union. This is in compliance with World Rugby Regulation 16.



Refer to the resource section below for more information.

Outbound Team Tours (Travelling Outside Canada)

Inbound Team Tours (Travelling To Canada)

Interprovincial Team Tours


International Player Clearance

If you are a player looking to play rugby in another Union, in accordance with World Rugby Regulation 4, when moving to another country all players (both youth & adults) are required to obtain international clearance from their current Union in order to play rugby for a club in another Union.


INTERNATIONAL PLAYER CLEARANCE FAQ

Outbound Clearance

Inbound Clearance

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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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