ARCHIVE NEWS & UPDATES
CLASSICS INTRODUCE 2023 DEBUTANTS.
The Classics are always in search of quality club, regional. provincial, national, international, and professional players to join us on tour and 2023 has certainly not disappointed. With 2 x men's and 2 x women's sides touring this summer the Classics are proud to welcome a total of 41 deserving new players to the mix for Boston. In total, we will visit Massachusetts with 125 tourists in July. Check out our Instagram account for a look at our 2023 debutants.
SHIPPING UP TO BOSTON
The Classics are pleased to announce we have partnered with the New England Rugby Football Union and will be travelling to Boston, Massachusetts, USA for both the 2023 Classic Can Am & 2023 Classic Women’s summer series in July. Stay tuned for staff, player, and opposition announcements in the new year.
CLASSICS TAKE BERMUDA BY STORM
With an earlier October event this year the Canadian Classics roared back to action at Bermuda’s World Rugby Classic. The squad went 2-1 after scintillating wins vs Classic Lions & Classic Italy and fell narrowly to Argentina by a score of 7-10.
Special thanks to sponsors Banyan Risk Ltd, Onni Group, and as always, the LUMM.
CLASSIC WOMEN ENJOY TRIUMPHANT RETURN
After a 15 year hiatus the Canadian Classics Women’s rugby program returned with a bang in St. John’s, NL, to support the re-emerging Rock Senior Women’s representative program. Despite a lesson in rugby, with a 77-0 win vs The Rock, the Classic Women were delighted to give back to the community, share their experience with local players & coaches, and put their program back on the map.
CANADIAN CLASSICS MAKE PODIUM AT WPFGS
The 2022 World Police & Fire Games ran from July 20-28 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and the Classics are proud to have sponsored 2 x women’s rugby sevens teams that both achieved podium finishes:
Canada East (Toronto) = Silver Medalists, Women’s Rugby Sevens
Canada West (Calgary) = Bronze Medalists, Women’s Rugby Sevens
Both teams were coached by Classics Executive Director Darrin Chaplin, Alberta Sheriff Brent Wood, and managed by Calgary’s Robert MacKenzie. Canada West featured former Canadian Internationals Marie-Eve Brindamour, Heather Jacues, and Ashely Snider (Canada U20). Congratulations everyone on your outstanding results!
COWTOWN’S CAN-AM ANOTHER CLASSICS SUCCESS!
This year’s Classic Can Am Summer Series was a double-header held in Calgary, Alberta, and was another huge triumph for our program.
In match #1 the Canadian Classics “A” side staged a brave defensive stand on their goal line to hold a rampaging Classic Calgary Mavericks squad to a respectable 30-30 draw at full time. Hometown fans were delighted with the contest & cheered for both sides. Rugby was the clear winner.
Match #2 pitted the Canadian Classics vs a dangerous American Barbarians side. Although the Barbarians showed flashes of promise throughout the match, the Classics’ depth and experience proved too much for the tourists and saw the home team through to a 37-5 victory.
Off the pitch the Classics found time to visit Banff National Park, celebrate their results at the world-famous Calgary Stampede, and provided some legacy gifts to help support Calgary youth rugby!
CANADIAN CLASSICS ANNOUNCE 2022 FIXTURES
The Canadian Classics are pleased to announce the following events have been scheduled for this year:
Classic Can-Am Summer Series
July 14-17, Calgary, Alberta
Classic Women’s Can-Am Summer Series
August 25-28, St. John’s, Newfoundland
World Rugby Classic
October 8-15, Hamilton, Bermuda
CANADIAN CLASSICS BACK TO BERMUDA
World Rugby Classic organizers have re-established their event under Bermuda’s Safe Key program and will be reopening their doors to international rugby in 2021. Follow us on our Instagram account from Nov 4-14, as we return to paradise to face the likes of Classic Italy, Classic France, and the famous Lions Legends!
CANADIAN CLASSICS EMERGE IN EDMONTON
On Sept 24, 2021, fans at Edmonton’s historic Ellerslie Rugby Park saw 3 full Canadian Classics sides rise from the fog of COVID19 to triumph over the Classic Prairie Barbarians, Classic Calgary Mavericks, and Classic Edmonton Gold in what was described as “a fantastic day for Canadian rugby.”
Full details to follow
CANADIAN CLASSICS RUGBY ANNOUNCE COMMITMENT OF FORMER NSW7 & NSW15 PLAYERS TO NEW WOMEN’S PROGRAM
Rugby Canada is delighted to acknowledge several new commitments to Canadian Classics Rugby, including various former members of Canada’s Women’s Rugby 15s and 7s Teams.
CANADIAN CLASSICS ANNOUNCE NEW WOMEN'S PROGRAM TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!
Effective March 8, 2021, the Canadian Classics will be adding a Women's program to their list of annual fixtures. Those who have represented Canada's women's age grades, NSW7's, and/or NSWT, who are over 30 yrs old, and are interested in getting involved are asked to visit the nominations page to submit details and receive further information
CANADIAN CLASSICS SHOW SUPPORT FOR BERMUDA’S SWIZZLE INN
The Canadian Classics were recently recognized by long-time sponsor The Swizzle Inn after raising $10,000 to purchase gift certificates for food and drink from the iconic Bermuda eatery. Meant to support the Swizzle through the COVID19 pandemic we are happy to hear the effort was a success and can’t wait to Swizzle Inn & swagger out once again in 2021!
CLASSICS HIT 500 IG FOLLOWERS!
After less than a year on social media the Classics are elated to have reached 500 followers and counting on Instagram. Special thanks to @d_noger for becoming our 500th internet fan! For helping us reach this milestone we have mailed off a little something to say thanks!
Next stop? 1000 +
LOOKING LOCAL: CLASSICS LEND A HAND TO THE CALGARY RUGBY UNION
Being forced to a stand still by pandemic restrictions the Calgary Rugby Union has been brainstorming ways to keep rugby alive in southern Alberta through a variety of innovative fundraisers and events. To lend a helping had the Classics have donated a signed match jersey and ball cap for use as raffle prizes. These items were signed by Calgary-area Classic representatives including legends Quentin Fyffe (15 caps), James Buchanan (Canada 7’s), Ryan Smith (51 caps) and others. Best of luck CRU!
CLASSICS SUPPORT JOHN CANNON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
The Canadian Classics have purchased 20 limited edition “Cannon Balls” in preparation for 2021’s Can Am Summer Series! These mid-range match balls are for sale in memory of former Canadian International John Cannon and feature the logo of every team he represented throughout his career.
They also have a unique 3D grip and sell for $30 each, $25 each for a set of 10, or $20 each for a set of 20. Proceeds go to the John Cannon Memorial Foundation. Interested shoppers are asked to contact Ryan McWhinney at rugbyhead@telus.net to place their orders.
THE RUGBY SHOP PARTNERSHIP
The Canadian Classics are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with The Rugby Shop! This marks the launch of our first-ever “Classics Store” and the release of an outstanding line of custom-designed Classics leisure wear, supporters kit, and accessories courtesy of Canada’s own Konno Inc.
To purchase your Classics kit go to the “Shop Now” tab to be redirected to our store
