Posts by Caroline
Player Profile: Todd Reesor
<![CDATA[ Nickname: Gillette/Razer Age: 20 Position: Lock, Back Row Favourite rugby player: Sébastien Chabal Nomad since: 2009 Best rugby moment: Scoring 2 tries in a 14-7 win in the TDSB semi-finals in 2013. Worst rugby moment: Losing TDSB city finals in 2013. Quote: “Knowing is not enough we must apply, willing is not enough we must…
Read MoreNomads to extend its Juniors Program to Before Birth with “A Nomad from Conception” Initiative
<![CDATA[OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Nomads Rugby Club extends its juniors’ recruitment program to before birth with the introduction of its groundbreaking “A Nomad from Conception” program. Today Ross Pinkerton, President of Toronto Nomads Juniors, announced that following the introduction of its wildly successful Under-6 Rugby Program, The Club will be extending its junior recruitment program to…
Read MoreWomen's Fixtures are up
<![CDATA[ The schedule is now set, but be aware that the July 16th game is subject to change to accommodate our tour dates. Currently, we are trying to switch it to a weeknight game. Please update TeamSnap with your availability as soon as you are able. TeamSnap gives us an idea of numbers and helps when…
Read MorePlayer Profile: Jenn Russell
<![CDATA[Name: Jenn Russell Nationality: Canadian Nickname: Only Anna has ever given me a nickname (JR), so I don’t really have one. Age: 30 Position: fly half / scrum half Favourite Rugby Player: My sisters: Kell and Laura. You can’t beat knowing the ones lighting up the pitch–boom! Otherwise rugby crush has to be Cian Healy, haha!…
Read MoreEaster Weekend Touch Rugby at Lamport
<![CDATA[Jesus might not play rugby because he has holes in his hands, but Easter Weekend touch has been resurrected. Anyone who wants to toss the ball around, the juniors welcome them to come play touch from 1–4 pm. Location: Lamport. ]]>
Read MorePlayer Profile: Stephen Rowlands
<![CDATA[Name: Stephen Rowlands Nationality: Canadian Nickname: Scuba Age: 25 Position: Wing/Fullback Nomad since: 2004 Favourite rugby player: Danny Cipriani Best rugby moment: Winning the TRU and getting promoted to the Marshall Championship with the Nomads in 2014. Worst rugby moment: Getting dump tackled on my head and nearly ripping my nose off my face. Quote:…
Read MoreRegistration for the 2016 Rugby Season is Now Open
<![CDATA[Registration for the 2016 rugby season is now open! You can pay online here. These registration fees cover field rentals, referees, athletic therapists, and insurance through Rugby Canada. If you don’t pay your dues, you are not insured, and therefore we cannot field you, even if we really wanted to. You can pay online via Visa,…
Read MoreNomads Juniors perform with distinction at TIRF March break tournament
<![CDATA[Nomads junior teams did the club proud at the 2016 TIRF March break boys and girls tournaments. On Tuesday the boys’ under 16s reversed the round robin result and overcame a strong Saracens team in overtime to win the tournament cup final. The result was well earned especially as several players were making their Nomads…
Read MoreRugby Rumble: Get Your Tickets for this Epic Night Before They're Gone!
<![CDATA[ This will be the third year the Nomads participate in Rugby Rumble, a fundraiser for junior rugby with crowd-rousing fights and an open bar. This year, the Nomads are fielding more fighters than any previous year. Six Nomads will take the ring at The Berkley Church on April 15. This is one of the most…
Read MoreSix Nations Final at The Rose
<![CDATA[Book off March 19 for some beers and rugby! Whether you're cheering for England, Scotland, Italy, France or Wales come and join us at The Rose for the final Six Nations game. Ok, fine, Irish fans are welcome, too. 😉 Come for the early kick off and enjoy a bite of brunch/lunch. We'll be there…
Read More