Abdel Elmaadawi - TIRF Rugby

We’re Hiring for the Summer!

We want to work with you! TIRF’s Community Rugby Program provides more than 20,000 children and youth to organized recreational rugby programming over the spring and summer. TIRF removes financial barriers that prevent youth from participating in rugby at the school,…

Be A Volunteer Coach or Rugby Clinic Volunteer

We love volunteers just as much as we love rugby! You can help build future champions. Sign Up as a volunteer coach or rugby clinic volunteer. Volunteer times vary. Please fill out a volunteer form and we will contact you…

2017 TIRF Rising Stars Training Schedule

Sign up for a 2017 U16 & U18 TIRF Rising Stars training session

Are you ready to take your game to the next level? There’s still time to sign up for a Rising Stars high tempo training session in February or March.

416 Club Winter Academies 2017

TIRF is proud support the upcoming 2017 Club winter Academies. No experience is required! For further information contact your club or TIRF.

Flag Rugby Day at Broadacres School

Ominous clouds hovered over Toronto last Thursday morning at 8 am. Is it still on? was the question asked by the coaches and organizers of the Flag Rugby Day at Broadacres school. YES! came the answer via text and email.…

Second TIRF player to be invited to the Canadian Sevens Program

We are pleased to announce that last week, TIRF player Josiah Morra was offered a spot on the Canadian Mens Sevens Rugby team. Josiah, currently a member of the Toronto Saracens, began playing rugby at Brebeuf College in North Toronto…

Highest participation yet at 2016 TIRF Fall 7s

Bright sunny weekend for our third annual TIRF Fall 7s tournament 3 years ago, TIRF held its first ever TIRF Fall 7s tournament at Sunnybrook Park rugby fields. Played over just one day, the first Fall 7s tournament was solely made…

TIRF and Variety Village Collaborating on Wheelchair Rugby

By: Fuad Ali, TIRF Rugby Development Intern Rookie Rugby as a project has enormous potential for impacting thousands of kids’ lives throughout Toronto. But what about those who cannot participate in the sport due to circumstances beyond their control? This…

Thank You to Our Festival Sponsors!

Delicious Food, Trophies, Gift Cards, and Prizes – Thank You All For Your Support! Over the last two weeks, we’ve had a large number of supporters and sponsors for our Rookie Rugby Festivals on August 11th, 12th, and 17th. Without…

Rookie Rugby Festival 3 of 3

Summer of Rookie Rugby Wraps Up With A Bang Three months ago the concept of how much time and work required to prepare for these festivals seemed very distant yet here we are, all wrapped up on our final Rookie…

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