Calling all Junior Rugby Players

Get fit, have fun, meet new friends, and be part of one of the best junior development teams in the province.

You’re never too young to start—whether you’re looking to try a new sport, just learning the game, or have some experience, the Ottawa Irish is the club where you want to be! We have players at all levels, from first-timers to girls who compete on the Eastern Ontario select team, under-17 and under-10 Ontario, senior Quebec, and even the U-19 National Team.

We have quality coaching, so you’re sure to learn a lot—skills you can take back to your high school team next season and drills that will get/keep you in shape over the summer.  

The junior (under -19) season starts in late June and runs until mid-August. Training starts in early May (don’t worry if you have school commitments, it’s never too late to come out). Many of our experienced juniors also play on the seconds team, which starts in late May.

Regular practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30-8:30 at Colonel By High School (Montreal Road and Ogilivie area), starting in May. Most games for Ottawa clubs are at Twin Elm (Fallowfield and Moodie Drive area) on Saturdays (there also some weeknight games).

The dues for juniors is $225 , which includes Rugby Canada dues, Rugby Ontario dues, insurance, which entitles you to $500 in medical coverage, and an Ottawa Irish warm-up shirt and socks. It also covers the costs of referees, coaches, fields, athletic therapists, equipment, jerseys, tournaments, etc.

You have to be registered to play (for insurance reasons), so we're asking juniors to pay a minimum of $125 before getting into any contact situation. If you want to get registered before coming out, or you or your parents have any questions, contact Kendra Toby, VP Women by clicking this link.