<![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…

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<![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…

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<![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,…

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<![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…

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<![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…

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<![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…

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<![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…

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<![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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<![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…

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<![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…

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