Posts by Caroline
Make sure you make it out to see the NAGs production of "Opening Night" May 5–7
<![CDATA[Opening Night, a comedy by Norm Foster, is being put on the Nomads Action Group (NAGs) from May 5-7 at Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Avenue (at Bloor). It is a really funny play, and the main hall set up cabaret style so folks can drink while they are enjoying the play. Doors open 7pm, showtime 7:30pm.…
Read MoreSenior Men's Pre-Season Game vs. Burlington April 30
<![CDATA[Senior men's first pre-season game versus Burlington @ Burlington Date: Saturday April 30, 2016 Time: Kick-off 1:30 p.m.; carpool leaves 11:45 a.m. Field address: 5270 Fairview Street Burlington, ON L7L 6A9 Carpool leaving from Kipling Station @ 11:45 a.m.]]>
Read MoreRugby Rumble VII Recap
<![CDATA[ Syd vs Jess The first fight of the Nomads variety was Syd versus Jess. It was more like late-70s Travolta vs Stallone, with Syd dancing her way into the ring, Jess opting for the serious approach. The girls’ demeanor showed in the early exchanges of the first round, as Jess landed a handful of…
Read MoreHelp make the Nomads Rookie Rugby Program a Reality!
<![CDATA[ We are thrilled to announce that the Toronto Nomads Rugby Club has been approved by Rugby Ontario to run Rookie Rugby programs at Toronto elementary schools in 2016. This represents a huge opportunity for the Nomads as we continue to engage in our community and recruit the next generations of players. Our approval and…
Read MoreHost Team Plays Amazingly at Canada 7s Delivering Shut Outs Galore
<![CDATA[ The Canadians had an epic first day at Canada 7s, opening the tournament with three shut outs. The Canucks entered the competition sitting third in the overall World Series standings. The tournament opened with an easy 38-0 win over Japan before comfortably dispatching Ireland 26-0. In what was their most challenging match-up of the day one,…
Read MoreKick up some fun at this rugby skills clinic for girls and boys ages 8 to 18
<![CDATA[On Sunday May 1st from 1-4pm, The Rugby Alliance will be hosting a Rugby Skills clinic featuring former Australian International Matt Burke. This is a world class clinic that has become the unofficial kick off to the outdoor season in the Toronto area. Last year there were over 600 registrants for the event from ages 8-18. This year the Rugby Alliance…
Read MoreA Memory Shared by Mike Remington on the Passing of John Izod
<![CDATA[John Izod was my contact in Canada supplied by a member, Jules Greatrix, of the Wanstead RFC in Essex. Just contact John Izod and you will be in for a great time, I was told. Sure enough John invited me down to the club “house” on Woodlawn Ave and I never looked back. I moved…
Read MoreNomads mourn the loss of club stalwart John Izod
<![CDATA[It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of John Izod, a longtime stalwart for Toronto Nomads RFC. John Izod passed away Thursday, April 7 at the Conquest Hospital in St Leonards after a short illness. He was heavily involved in all things Rye, was a cartoonist and illustrator, fundraiser…
Read MoreSenior Men's Pre-Season Outdoor Training & Pre-Season Games
<![CDATA[Details for outdoor sessions and games will be updated should changes occur. Obviously at this time of year outdoor sessions are weather permitting. Thursday, April 9: Outdoor Training Session@Christie Pits 9:45am Saturday, April 16: Pre-season games @Oakville-Details to follow Saturday, April 23: Outdoor training session@Christie Pits 9:45am Saturday, April 30: Pre-season games vs Burlington- Details…
Read MoreSeeking High School Girls Keen to Play Rugby **free intro sessions**
<![CDATA[ For the month of April, on every Saturday [April 9, 16, 23 and 30] from 10 a.m. to noon Nomads Rugby will be hosting an Introduction to Girls’ Rugby program at De La Salle College’s turf field. The club has made great advances in recent years with its junior program; however without a junior…
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