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…
Rookie Rugby Festival 2 of 3
Last Thursday, August 11th, TIRF hosted its second of three festivals at the Sunnybrook Park rugby fields. With the first festival successfully completed, this festival continued the same energy and fun for both the TIRF interns and the campers. The Sunnybrook…
Rookie Rugby Festival 1 of 3
Over 250 Kids at Our First of Three Rookie Rugby Festivals This Summer. Thrills and Skills! On Wednesday, August 10th 2016, TIRF interns came together to put on our first of three Rookie Rugby Festivals happening this summer at Eglinton…
Q&A with TIRF Intern Alissa Zhang
Alissa Zhang has been working with the Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation since June 2016 as a Rugby Development Intern. As a Rookie Rugby Certified instructor, her work has included traveling to schools, community centres, and camps across the city teaching Rugby…
Rio Olympics Women’s Rugby Team Sendoff
Saying goodbye to the Canadian Women’s Team as they head off to Rugby’s debut at the 2016 Olympics On July 26th, 2016, TIRF had the opportunity to participate in the Women’s Rugby Sevens Team send off at Nathan Phillips Square.…
TIRF at Canada Vs. Italy
Last month, international rugby made an exciting return to Toronto’s newly renovated BMO Field. On June 26th, amidst 30-degree heat, Canada’s senior men took on Italy in front of over 13,000 spectators. TIRF was able to provide 150 free and…