Reminder: THE MONTREAL EXILES RFC HOME OPENER IS SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 2012 AT 3PM AT CONFEDERATION PARK.
Check out the following article by the NDG Free Press’ Michael Moore just in time for the debut of our season:
This article can be found on page 19 of the online version of the May 8th, 2012 NDG FREE PRESS.
The MONTREAL EXILES RFC are proud to announce and invite all to our season opener against les Braves de Trois Riviere this Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 3PM at Confederation Park.
Prior to the season opener, the Exiles will be hosting a plethora of junior rugby games at the bantam-juvenile boys levels and at the juvenile girls level. The rugby day festivities are kicking off at 10AM and will run to 6PM!
Following the girls’ game, an all-afternoon BBQ will commence so that fans, rugby enthusiasts & the NDG-CDN community can come enjoy a day of rugby and some good food.
BBQ donations are more than welcome for this MONTREAL EXILES RFC initiated community event and we hope to see many new and knowledgeable fans this weekend at Confederation Park!
Following our rugby day, we invite all 18+ year olds to Finegans Irish Pub located at 5202 Queen Mary Rd. - the official 2012 sponsor of the MONTREAL EXILES RFC.
Should you have any inquiries please do not hesitate to contact us at info@montrealexiles.com. SEE YOU SATURDAY!!
COPIED FROM THE FEDERATION DE RUGBY DU QUEBEC WEBSITE.
ALSO POSTED ON THE RUGBY CANADA WEBSITE – SEARCH FOR 05/04/12 – HIGH SCHOOL CHARITY GAME BENEFITS FIGHT AGAINST CANCER.
Lasalle East & West Rugby Players
Last Saturday Lasalle Community Comprehensive High School rugby players past and present got together with friends from Verdun and Lachine to host a charity rugby event at Riverside Park in Lasalle. The day started with the school hosting a preseason friendly between the Montreal Wanderers and the Montreal Exiles at Riverside Park and concluded with a selection game that drew over 40 area high school players. Despite the cold temperatures and strong winds the day was a great success and raised in excess of $3000 for the fight against cancer.
The idea for the day came from a committee of students from LCCHS. Bryce Moore one of the event organizers said that the day was put together for the love of the game but also as a means of remembering a good community friend that succumbed to cancer last year at the very young age of 17. “This event gives us the chance to have a great day of rugby, but also to raise money for a very worthy cause that has affected all of us.” The players, families, and community members rallied around the event selling refreshments and merchandise and holding raffles for various prizes to raise funds for their cause.
The game itself was highly entertaining showcasing some excellent rugby talent and went right down to the wire with the white team scoring in the dying moments to beat the blue team 22-19. Said Alex Karen LCCHS coach “This was an outstanding event. High school rugby in the area has only been around for a few years but it is taking off. To see the kids embrace the game and then take the initiative to organize this event on their own without any coach or teacher involvement and then bring in members of the community is incredible.” The event committee was also very happy with the results of the day and are already looking forward to hosting the event next year.
The committee would like to thank the city of Lasalle, the Cedars Cancer Institute, MUHC, the World Rugby Shop, Head Rush, Costco, and Quiznos. The committee would also like to thank all of the players, volunteers and community members for supporting the event.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – Submitted by Ian Baillie
On Saturday, April 21st, 2012 the MONTREAL EXILES RFC kicked off season two with an exhibition game against the Montreal Barbarians. Although the score ended 12-10 in favor of the Barbs, the game allowed for many new Exiles members to show their stuff and it allowed several returning players to sharpen their skills before our first season game.
The following weekend on Saturday, April 28th, 2012 the MONTREAL EXILES RFC played a friendly against the Montreal Wanderers as part of the Lasalle Charity Rugby Event which was organized to raise money for cancer research. Youth Exiles members organized an amazing charity event which ended up raising approximately $3000 for cancer research.
Following our two exhibition games, the MONTREAL EXILES RFC are looking forward to our first season game against les Braves de Trois Riviere on Saturday, May 12th at 3PM at Confederation Park.
Please electronically fill out, print and sign the 2012 Rugby Canada registration form found below and submit it with your dues to Charles Vescio or William H. Scott before May 1st.
We will be moving to outdoor practices. Until we get confirmation of our training field from the city we will practice at Park Margaret-Brown on the corner of Vezina and McIynn (near Tasty Food Pizza) Restaurant. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday starting this week from 6:30 until the sun goes down.
We will also begin the tradition of heading to Finegan’s - our new sponsor bar - for a pint on Thursdays after training.
Here is the google map link for the practice field.
STM: It is a short walk from Namur Metro station.
After a very successful launch in 2011 of the Lower Canada Voyageurs U19 team and Academy, the combined EORU and Rugby Quebec region will be adding a senior men’s team into the mix this season.
“This year will be looked at as a pilot season. The goal is to push for full CRC inclusion in 2013 but we need to get a successful exhibition year under our belt first,” stated Steve MacNeil, EORU President.
The intention is to play two Quebec vs. Ottawa selection games in late April and early May in Ottawa and Montreal. From this, the Voyageurs senior squad will be selected.
“It is important that both Quebec and EORU senior men are able to have their own identity. Along with selecting the best players, these selection games will help keep provincial traditions and rivalries alive which is important,” says Pascal Foucault, FRQ President.
A calendar of 10 training sessions shared between cities has been laid out. A home and home series has been secured with Newfoundland and talks are ongoing for matches with two other major teams.
Greg Thaggard (EORU) will head up the coaching, with assistance from John Lavery (FRQ), Andrew Plimer (FRQ) and Marco Piacentini (EORU).
Voyageurs senior men will be run on a pay to play model for 2012 with numerous fundraising opportunities being made available.
Interested players should contact Program Manager, Blake Wilson (blake-wilson@live.com) with their name, position, date of birth and club.
The U19 Voyageurs (Rugby Quebec/ Eastern Ontario Rugby Union) will be holding an open trial on March 25, 2012. All athletes born in 1993 and 1994 are welcome to attend.
This is a key selection event for those wishing to compete in the national U19 Canadian Rugby Championship (CRC) in July. The CRC tournament is the main selection event for those players wishing to play for Canada at the U19 and U20 level.
Two athletes from last year’s Voyageurs team, Matt Heaton (FRQ) and Jon Nadler (EORU), have just returned from England as part of the Canadian U19 team, and Tomas Costanzo is currently in B.C. as part of the Canadian U20 squad who are to play Romania. All three athletes were identified by Rugby Canada at last year’s U19 national tournament!
Details for the session are below;
Date: March 25, 2012
Time: 12pm-3pm, practice session followed by game
Venue: John Abbott CEGEP outdoor turf field (bring cleats and appropriate clothing/protective equipment. Jerseys will be provided for the game.)
Cost: $10 for field rental
Directions: Google Maps
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Andy Plimer: aiplimer@gmail.com
All are invited to the MONTREAL EXILES RFC pre-parade breakfast Sunday, March 18th from 9AM-10:30AM at Ye Olde Orchard Pub in NDG (5563 Avenue de Monkland) – two and a half blocks from Villa Maria metro. Cost is $15 for minors and $20 for those legally able to have a green pint with breakfast. Prices include tax & tip.
All ages are encouraged to attend. Doors open at 9AM so be prompt as we will be making our way downtown to watch the parade by 10:30AM. Make sure to wear something cool, something hip, something rugby, & something green. Prizes will be awarded for best themed individual!!
Tabhair póg dom, táim Éireannach.
