OTTAWA IRISH RUGBY CLUB - MAJOR MILESTONES

1963-64           Ottawa Irish Rugby Club Formed

1965                Joined Quebec Rugby Union (QRU/FRQ)

1970                Finalist, Carling Cup (v Toronto Scottish)

1971                Tour to Bermuda

1974                Rugby introduced into High Schools in Ottawa area              

1976                Twin Elm Rugby Park opened

1977                Tour to Scotland and England     

1978                First Canadian club to win Saranac Lake - Can-Am Trophy

1979                Tour to Bermuda    

1980                Joined Ontario Rugby Union (ORU)     

1981                Competed in Rugby Cup, Vancouver

1982                ACT National Capital Team of the Year Award  

1983                Organized National Capital Rugby Classic (15-a-side)               

1987                Win against Racing Club de Paris & Tour of Ireland     

1991                Triple Crown (ORU League, Cup & 7s) Winners     

1995                Women’s Team formed

1996                Triple Crown Winners    

2002                Provided Captains of both Canada’s World Cup teams    

2003                40^th Anniversary