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Rugby Returns to SD&G
By Casey Leger

group of dedicated rugby
A enthusiasts is looking
to bring the Eastern Ontario
Rugby Union back to Cornwall
and area. The Seaway City has
a rich rugby tradition, although

it’s been a well-kept secret, it
seems.
It wasn’t so very long ago
that the sport was booming in
the area. Cornwall was home
to the Claymores women’s and

U18 women’s clubs, and the Photo Submitted
Cornwall Crusaders men’s club. sport,” noting that the minimum played on a smaller pitch with sport, and it’s this physicality
Several high schools boasted age to participate is 16, due to fewer players. that attracts a lot of the people
sides as well. Recently elected insurance restrictions. who love the sport. There’s also
Cornwall Rugby Football Club The newly christened The EORU has divisions for a social side to the pastime.
president and long-time player Cornwall Rugby Football men and women, and it also “It’s great to get out on the
Alex de Wit says it’s time for a Club will be holding an open has touch rugby for kids. One rugby pitch and tackle,” says de
fresh start for rugby in the area. practice on May 14 at Optimist popular bracket is Old Boys (or Wit. “It’s also great to hit The

“A hard-core group of Park from 12PM until 2PM. Masters), which is for players Stomping Grounds afterwards
35 years old or better. “Where
players has been turning up at “The goal is to play in a couple and buy your opposite number
we go with rugby depends on
the Benson Centre every week of tournaments and to host a a pint of Rurban’s. That’s rugby
interest in the community,”
for touch rugby,” says de Wit. couple of exhibition games this tradition.”
de Wit explains. “We have
“We have about 10 guys who season,” de Wit says. “We’re Anyone looking for
a wealth of experience, and
register with Cornwall but also looking to enter a few more information should
we’re willing to teach players
play with clubs in Brockville, 7s teams in our annual Nate see the club’s website at
the game. It’s the old ‘no
Lanark, Barhaven, and Ottawa. McRae Memorial Tournament www.cornwallonrugby.wixsite.
experience necessary’ routine.”
We’re hoping to start a men’s at the Highland Games this com/my-site-2 or join the
team initially, but we’re open to summer.” Sevens is a fast- Admittedly, rugby isn’t for Cornwall Rugby Football
everyone who’s interested in the paced version of regular rugby everyone. It’s a full contact Club’s Facebook page.