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Rugby Canada is coming to town with exciting community events from July 3 to 10, 2024!

Rugby fans shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to join in the fun of the exciting community events Rugby Canada has planned for Ottawa. 

These community events precede the exciting games featuring Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team against Scotland on July 6 and Romania on July 12 at TD Place Stadium.

The best part is, you don’t need to be a pro to participate in these events—you don’t even need to have touched a rugby ball in your life!

But if you’re an experienced player, feel free to join too! All players of all skill levels are guaranteed to enjoy the sport in a unique way.

Use the schedule below for details and registration links:

Event (with registration links)Date & TimeLocationDetails
Scotland open practice and rookie rugby activationJuly 3 (Wednesday)

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Rowan’s Pitch, Barrhaven Scottish RFCOpen practice for Scotland’s team. Autographs, photos, and Rookie Rugby activities by Rugby Canada.
Canada open practiceJuly 3 (Wednesday)

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Twin Elm Rugby ParkOpen practice session for Canada’s men’s rugby team with autograph signing, picture-taking with fans, and interactive activities.
Anthem player mascots (for the Ottawa Summer Series)July 6 (Saturday)

5:00 PM

TD PlaceKids aged 6-12 walk out with players for national anthems.
Inclusive rugby halftime activationJuly 6 (Saturday)

Halftime

TD Place StadiumShowcase of inclusive rugby clubs
Eastern Ontario Rugby Union (EORU) Juniors club day with Canada’s men’s teamJuly 7 (Sunday)

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Oakfield Rugby ParkSkills session with national team players. Open to boys and girls aged 14 to 18.
EORU Minis Practice with Canada women under 20July 8 (Monday)

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Oakfield Rugby ParkFun practice session for kids aged 6-12 with Canada women under 20 team.
Rookie Rugby Roadshow & Open Q&A with Kingsley JonesJuly 9 (Tuesday)

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

TD Place StadiumRookie Rugby festival with international players offering tips and Q&A sessions.
Let’s Play Rugby community practiceJuly 10 (Wednesday)

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Privateers' Park Rugby Pitch, Brockville, ONCommunity practice supporting the Let’s Play Rugby project.

There are also other additional events worth looking into, listed below. To participate, shoot an email to [email protected] for Jonathon Taylor-Ebanks. 

Event Date & TimeLocationDetails
Ottawa Wolves T1 Rugby FestivalJuly 2 (Tuesday)

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Ken Steeles ParkLocal teams will compete in friendly matches throughout the event about non-contact rugby
Indigenous community event July 5 (Friday)

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

TD Place StadiumOn-field experience for local Indigenous youth followed by Canada’s men’s team captain’s run.
Club Curtain RaiserJuly 6 (Saturday)

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

TD Place StadiumCommunity Rugby Curtain Raiser featuring Lanark Highlanders and Brockville Privateers. Senior Men’s and Women’s matches.
Indigenous Community EventJuly 8 (Monday)

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Pikawakanagan, ONCommunity activities with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.
Sessional Coaches Halftime ActivationJuly 12 (Friday)

Halftime

TD Place StadiumInaugural members of the Ottawa Ospreys coaching program showcase new skills.