What you need to know: August

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Senior programs summer season updates

Senior Women - 6 wins, 0 losses - UNDEFEATED - Competing in playoffs

Our senior women’s program has soared this summer, ending their regular season at 6 wins and 0 losses in the EORU premiership division.

They followed that up with a 39-31 win over the Toronto Rugby Union women’s champion, Brampton Beavers on home field.

They will compete for the Intermediate Cup, August 9, at Twin Elm (12:30) against the Kingston Panthers.

While the season has been an on field success, the team prides itself on being open to all levels from beginners to provincial level players.

The team culture of inclusivity and camaraderie combined with a focus on skill development has been key.

Senior Men 1XV - 6 wins, 4 losses - Playoff bound?

The Senior Men had a regular season of ups and downs in their first season competing within Ontario-wide the Marshall Championship. After dropping their first two matches, they rattled off 6 straight wins, including a massive win against the previously undefeated London St. George’s (their only loss of the season thus far).

Some injuries, absences, and road trip challenges saw them drop their final two regular season matches. Now, they likely face a top-4 finish and a road playoff match vs. that same London St. George’s squad on August 16.

Overall, the season has been a success, we have retained our spot in the Marshall Championship and have proven we belong!

2nd XV

Additionally, We have also happily accepted a spot in the EORU 2nd division playoffs vs the Irish, Kingston, and the other squads. This has the benefit of extending our season for more of our players. Its important for our players playing at this level to continue to develop and grow their game we look for many of these players to be on our 1st season side in the next year or two.

This starts August 9th in Lanark. Match at 12 pm @ Oakfield.

Register for Fall 7s rugby

Fall 7s rugby is around the corner!

Registration opens on August 11th! Training will remain at Canterbury High School.

Please see here for an upcoming schedule: https://bytownbluesrugby.ca/on-the-field/upcoming-events/

If your child registered for and played summer rugby, your Rugby Ontario and Rugby Canada dues will carry over and you’ll only have to pay dues for the fall 7s season. You can expect to receive a message via your TeamLinkt channel about the cost of the program.

If your child hasn’t played 2025 summer rugby with the Blues and is looking to register for the first time, you will find program costs and a link to registration here:

https://bytownbluesrugby.ca/registration/?tab=fall-reg

Try Rep Rugby Session

Curious about taking your game to the next level? Come out to a Try Rep Rugby session to see if it’s a fit for you or your child!

When: August 23rd, from 10AM-12PM @ Twin Elm Rugby Park

To register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfALfXgXb_wqXX7reMxMy5Z0gcEmM3529QRPudCYQoHA6wGpQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111065775904094196993

Bytown Blues Abroad

So far, it’s been another summer of Bytown Blues achieving excellence beyond our club and beyond Ottawa.

A special shoutout and congratulations to these players, who’ve made a splash in rep rugby this summer!

Hayley Galbraith - U19 National Silver medalist with Rugby Ontario, starting fly half.

Ben Potter - U19 National Champion with Rugby Ontario, playing in the back and second row.

Aton Biakabutuka, Aidan McGuire, and Jackson Landon - Invitees to Canada’s u18 summer development camp.

Jay Yetman, Wyatt Carr, Michael McGuinness - Competing for Team Quebec 7s in the upcoming Canada Summer Games.

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