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RUGBY SEVENS SELECTED AS OLYMPIC SPORT FOR 2016 13th August 2009

from CTV Sports article

Olympic leaders have selected golf and Rugby for proposed inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games, rejecting bids from baseball, softball and 3 other sports. Today, the International Olympic Committee executive board narrowed the field to two sports from a list of seven, which also included squash, karate and roller sports.

The board will submit golf and Rugby Sevens for ratification by the full 106-member IOC assembly in Copenhagen in October. "In the end, the decision came down to which two would add the most value,'' IOC president Jacques Rogge said. "Golf and Rugby will be a great addition to the Games. ... They have global appeal, a geographically diverse lineup of top iconic athletes and an ethic that stresses fair play.'' MORE

RYAN SMITH IN CANADA SQUAD FOR 5 GAME SET 6th M<ay 2009

With a tough schedule of seven matches in nine weeks, Canadian Team Head Coach Kieran Crowley has named his squad for the upcoming two tests against Wales and Ireland - and three games of the Churchill Cup. Brampton RFC alumnus Ryan Smith is included in the squad.

Crowley points to the experience in the side that will provide stability - including a tested set of backs with the likes of Ed Fairhurst, Ander Monro, Ryan Smith Justin Mesah-Coker and James Pritchard all putting their hands up - while recent additions to the team such as Ciaran Hearn, Sean Duke and Matt Evans will also slot into the mix. READ MORE

NWL ONTARIO U23 FINAL OPEN TRIAL SET FOR 3RD MAY 2009 27th April 2009

Jenn Kuntz, Manager of the Rugby Ontario Women's Under 23 program would like to remind interested players that the final open Trial will be held on May 3rd, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at McMaster University (Back 10 Field)

Please arrive by 12:30pm for registration and individual preparation. The try out fee is $40 (If you have already paid the try out fee, then you do not need to pay again)

http://www.mcmaster.ca/opr/html/opr/our_campus/visit/campus_directions.html

The trial will be held outdoor on grass…so please bring Rugby boots and mouth guards.

If you are planning to attend, then please contact:

Greg Hedgecoe, Head Coach

Ontario U23 Women at greg_hedgecoe@carleton.ca

BRAMPTON STARS TO BE RECOGNIZED AT GALA DINNER 26th November 2008

Rugby Ontario has just announced the 2008 Inductees to the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame, as well as the 2008 Player and Coach Award winners. Brampton Rugby Club's Ken Jones is among the Ontario Hall of Fame inductees, while Paige Gregson is the Toronto Female player of the year. Congratulations on well-deserved recognition to them both.

To celebrate the honorees, Rugby Canada and Rugby Ontario, will hold a Gala Dinner on Saturday 6th December, 2008 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The dinner will honor the 2008 Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame Inductees, recognize the achievements of Ontario rugby’s award winners and mark the 10 year anniversary of Canada’s 1999 Rugby World Cup Campaign by celebrating members of the team. MORE

BRAMPTON'S RYAN SMITH TO START VS WALES 13th November 2008

Canada has named Ryan Smith to the team to face Wales on Friday night at Millennium Stadium. The squad features only two changes from last Saturday's 55-0 defeat to Ireland, and one change on the bench. .

Canada coach Kieran Crowley will be looking for improvement over last Saturday's outing. "I think against Ireland we were on our back foot from nearly the beginning," said Crowley - who indicated the officiating was frustrating for his young team in the first half. The traditional colors of the two teams will be MORE

RYAN SMITH IN TEAM TO FACE IRELAND 5th November 2008

Brampton's Ryan Smith is in Canada's team to face Ireland on Saturday 8th November, The Canadians had a tour opening 21-13 win over Portugal in Lisbon last Saturday, The last time Canada played Ireland was in 2000 in Toronto - a match that saw Ireland escape with a 27-27 draw.

Ryan will be playing in the centres and he will earn his 39th cap - the most in the Canadian back line. Smith will partner with Bryn Keys who win his third cap. Coach Crowley says this is "a big test of this team - that is why they are called tests - and we have to see if the systems we are putting in place will stand up to what Ireland has to offer." He has enjoyed how close the team has grown since it has arrived READ MORE

RYAN SMITH SELECTED IN CANADA SIDE TO FACE PORTUGAL 30th October, 2008

Brampton RFC's Ryan Smith is selected in Canada's side to face Portugal on Saturday 1st November at 5:00 pm GMT, the first game of a four match tour through Europe.

Morgan Williams, coming out of retirement will partner with Ander Monro at fly-half. He will be working directly with Ryan Smith, who will be at the inside centre spot for his 37th cap. Smith will pair in the centers with first year man Bryn Keys - who won his first cap against the USA at the Churchill Cup. MORE

BRAMPTON'S RYAN SMITH SELECTED FOR FALL TOUR 14 October 2008 From Rugby Canada article

Brampton Rugby Club's Ryan Smith has been selected to be part of Canada's four country tour to Europe this Fall. There are a challenging series of matches ahead in Portugal, Ireland, Wales and Scotland, and his experience will be useful.

With the first match in Lisbon taking place just outside the International Rugby Board window for access to professional based players - the reliance has been made on a number of Canada's domestic based players and veterans like Smith.Then, in the remainder of the tour the squad will tap into the experience of some of the overseas based pros, to take on three of the four home nations.

Veteran National Team player Ryan Smith - who has moved back to Canada and is temporarily playing Club Rugby in Calgary - is in the side with an ability to cover off at both fly-half and centre. READ MORE

BRAMPTON CONNECTIONS AT U20 WOMEN'S NATIONS CUP 15th July 2008

Brampton RFC has strong ties and connections at the Under 20 Women's Nations Cup being held in Oakville's Appleby College. It is a magnificent pitch in a natural bowl, and the warm weather has attracted small crowds. The absence of a program for the Tournament, the lack of earphones for linesmen in the Canada A game, the players singing (heartily and well) their respective National anthems, but without music, the lack of Rugby Canada representatives at the event, all speak to the small budget for this event, but the women deserve all the support they can manage.

Canada U 20 is one of three international teams playing a Tournament for the Crystal Cup, a magnificent crystal glass trophy, originally played for in a NAWIRA Tournament and selected by former Brampton coach Jill Zonneveld. Canada "A," a second Canada U20 team is playing exhibition matches against England and Wales at the Tournament. READ MORE

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