We’re thrilled to share amazing opportunities for our junior players to develop their skills and represent VRU! Please see the update below. If you would like to contribute to any of the athletes or programs, please reach out to us and we can redirect you accordingly! 🙏
External Tours ✈️
- U18 Girls Trip to Ireland (15s) 🇮🇪
- 📅 Dates: March 7-15
- 📍 Location: Dublin, Ireland (host club: Skerries)
- 👥 VRU Athletes: 10
- 🧑🏫 VRU Staff: 2-3
- 🔗 Bluenose Rugby Club
- U16 Boys Trip to Tampa 7s 🌴
- 📅 Dates: April 18-19
- 📍 Location: Tampa, Florida
- 👥 VRU Athletes: 5
- 🧑🏫 VRU Staff: 2-3
Canada Games Preparation 🏅
The 2025 Canada Games will take place in St. John’s, NL and feature both Men’s & Women’s Rugby 7s teams!
Fundraiser 🎟️ :
Purchase $100 Sobeys Gift Cards (usable at Sobeys, Needs, or Fast Fuel) to help fund Canada Games Rugby 7s teams!
- 5% of each purchase supports athletes or shared team costs. 💵
- Funds will help Male & Female teams with training camps and tournaments in Amsterdam 🇳🇱, Algarve 🇵🇹, Tampa 🇺🇸, and Vancouver 🇨🇦.
To order: 📧
E-transfer cangamesnsmen7s@gmail.com with your Name, Email, and Athlete/Team you’d like to support. Gift cards are sent out biweekly!
VRU Athletes in Canada Games Longlists 🏉
- U20 Men 7s Team:
- VRU Athletes: 3+ on the longlist (final selection: 12 players).
- U18 Women 7s Team:
- VRU Athletes: 10 on the longlist (final selection: 12 players).
- VRU Staff: 1 (supporting until Canada Games).
Valley Rugby Union 