Come & Try Rugby Day

Date: Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Location: St. Mary’s University Huskies Stadium

Join us for a fun-filled morning of rugby! We’ve got special introductory rugby sessions for youth aged 5-15 before the university women’s rugby match in the afternoon.

Schedule & Registration:

• U8 Group: 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM (check-in at 10 AM)

  • Ages: 5, 6 & 7
  • Link to register: https://athletics.smu.ca/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=4cd69c66-54a2-44bc-a786-7bd36e5cbdd2

• U12 Group: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (check-in at 10:15 AM)

  •  Ages: 8, 9, 10 & 11
  • Link to register: https://athletics.smu.ca/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5b1e76e2-d62a-4b99-b21e-2fdb40d51716

• U15 Group: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (check-in at 10:45 AM)

  • Ages: 12, 13, 14 & 15
  • Link to register: https://athletics.smu.ca/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cd163ea2-18dd-4bc8-88d1-575d248bc7bc

These sessions are open to all abilities and all genders, and they are co-ed, reflecting the inclusive nature of non-contact rugby in Nova Scotia.

This event is beginner-friendly, but if you have prior rugby experience, you are more than welcome to join us! It’s a celebration of community and a celebration of women’s varsity rugby in Nova Scotia.

Free Game Entry

All youth participants will receive free entry to the St. Mary’s University women’s rugby match against UPEI at 2:00 PM! The SMU women’s rugby team has graciously scheduled their game day to help teach the community about rugby, so let’s show our support by cheering them on!

Please note: parents will need to purchase tickets for $11.

What to Wear:

Athletes should come dressed in athletic clothing suitable for the weather. The session will be on turf, so cleats are welcome but not required; sneakers are great! Please come prepared with a filled water bottle.

Continuing with Rugby:

If your child loves the session and wants to keep playing, we offer off-season programming starting in October and November. Check out the Youth Rugby tab under RNS Programs on our website.

Contact Information:

• For questions about the rugby sessions, please contact Remi at rugbydevelopment@sportnovascotia.ca.

• For questions about the SMU game, please contact Janice Cougle at janice.cougle@smu.ca.

We can’t wait to see you there and show our support for the SMU women’s rugby team!