June 2026 Blues Newsletter

Official Club Membership for All!

The Bytown Blues are more than the players who take the field each weekend.

We are coaches, managers, referees, volunteers, board members, parents, alums, sponsors and supporters. Together, we form one rugby community.

This year, we're asking everyone connected to the club to register in PlayHQ under the membership category that best reflects their involvement.

Many membership categories are free, and registration helps us accurately represent the size and strength of our community. It improves communication, supports our eligibility for grants and funding opportunities, and demonstrates the true impact of the Blues within our region. If you're a Blue, we'd love to count you as part of our community officially in 2026.

PLEASE REGISTER NOW AND SUPPORT THE BLUES

https://www.playhq.com/ca/rugby-canada/org/bytown-blues-rfc/b0e083cf/register 

Early Season Results

The Men's 1XV are sitting 3rd in the Marshall Championship table with a record of 4 wins and 2 losses.  The Men’s 2XV have surprised EURO Div 1, sitting 4th with a record of 2 Wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie.  The new 3XV team are making us proud with 1 Win and 1 very narrow loss (with 12 players) to the Ospreys 1XV.  

Our Senior Women are rolling and sit at the top of the EORU Premier Table with a perfect record of 5 Wins and 0 losses.

All Bytown Blues Results and Schedules can be found here

Photos courtesy of Bob Shaw

Don’t Miss July 18 - Blues Club Day

The Bytown Blues take over Twin Elm Rugby Park on Saturday, July 18th!

Blues Day is a club-wide celebration featuring a full day of games. Whether you are a family new to rugby or have a decades-long Blues legacy, you are encouraged to come for the day to soak up the rugby, culture, and friendships. 

Game Schedule (subject to change)

10:00 U16 Girls vs Ottawa Irish (P1)

10:00 U16 Boys vs Barrhaven Scottish (P2)

11:00 U18 Boys (Provincial) vs Ottawa Irish (P1)

11:00 U18 Boys (Regional) vs Lanark (P5)

11:00 U18 Girls vs Lanark (P2)

12:30 Sr Women vs Ottawa Ospreys (P1)

14:00 Sr Men (EORU 1) vs TBD (P1)

14:00 Sr Men (EORU 2) vs Lanark (P2)

15:30 Sr Men (Marshall) vs Toronto Nomads (P1)

We will also have a BBQ and other fundraising activities!

Be part of history and join the annual club photo at noon on the front pitch and after the final game. We encourage all players, parents, supporters, alumni, and friends to come for a great day of rugby and fun on and off the pitch.  

Wear your Blues colours, bring the family, and cheer loudly! Let’s pack the park and support every team!

Volunteers for Blues Day should email Emily at merchandise@bytownbluesrugby.ca with any questions. Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44AFAF2BA6F4C34-64583575-volunteers

Calling all Volunteers

The Bytown Blues is a volunteer-driven club, and our programs succeed only because of the many people who give their time each year.

We are always looking for volunteers for:

• Team managers

• Team social media contributors

• Twin Elm Rugby Park game day helpers

• Events people

If you would like to get involved, we would love to hear from you. Especially parents of our junior programs.

Contact: volunteers@bytownbluesrugby.ca

Help on Blues Day (sign up genius)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44AFAF2BA6F4C34-64583575-volunteers

Support a Blue’s Player - New Pilot

The “Support a Bytown Blue” Fund is a new pilot program designed to help players who require financial assistance participate in club rugby.

This program will:

• Provide assistance with player club dues

• Use a fair and needs-based assessment process

• Ensure all donated funds are used solely for this purpose

This initiative reflects one of the Blues’ core values of inclusion.

Rugby should be accessible to everyone who wants to play. For more information, please email info@bytownbluesrugby.ca 

Donate to this pilot program here:

https://www.playhq.com/ca/rugby-canada/org/bytown-blues-rfc/b0e083cf/shop 

Thank You to our Valued Sponsors

Local businesses play an important role in supporting the Bytown Blues.

We are expanding club sponsorship opportunities for 2026, including:

• Match day sponsorships

• Equipment and Jersey sponsorship (as required)

• Website and club newsletter exposure

• Digital promotion through club social media channels

If your business is interested in supporting Blues rugby, please contact Timothy Campanale at sponsorship@bytownbluesrugby.ca