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MICRC announces new recruiting incentives for all existing club members
In order for MICRC to thrive and grow, we need to increase the number of players we attract at all age groups. This is particularly...
BOD
Apr 27, 2016


York Region High School Season Set to Kick Off
High School rugby across York region kicks off Wednesday April 27 The Markham Irish are continuing to build strong connections with the...
Martin Coe
Apr 27, 2016


TRY RUGBY DAY - Free Girls/Women's Clinic
Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Club is dedicated to growing the number of girls and women in rugby. Try Rugby days provide an opportunity...
BOD
Apr 18, 2016


Welcome New Junior Coed Community Sponsor - Markham Dental Care
Welcome Markham Dental Care as the newest community partner of the Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Club. Offering comprehensive high quality...
BOD
Apr 11, 2016


Leadership – Are you a Leader?
Leadership happens when a person influences others to do what he or she wants them to do to achieve specific goals. In rugby, a good...
Mike Patterson
Apr 9, 2016


What Boots to Get?
Rugby boots are the most personal bit of kit you will get for yourself. It’s important to get it right….and legal. Rugby is an open and...
Mike Patterson
Apr 9, 2016


Rugby Philosophy
Rugby has survived for well over 100 years and become one of the World’s greatest sports as much by the spirit it creates as by the skill...
Mike Patterson
May 21, 2015


“One Direction” or “Tower of Power” Body Position
The “Tower of Power” (TOP) or “One Direction” (OD) (My Favourite) is a term commonly used within rugby coaching to describe the desirable...
Mike Patterson
May 10, 2015


Anger. Is it bad?
As a rugby player you will face causes of anger and cannot entirely avoid situations that make you angry. You cannot assume anger is...
Michael Patterson
Apr 14, 2015


Building Confidence
RUGBY CONFIDENCE The degree of certainty that you have about your ability to be successful in rugby. It can be general such as helping...
Michael Patterson
Apr 14, 2015


Be Optimistic!
The most mentally tough athletes are the most optimistic. Optimism refers to the hopefulness and confidence that you have regarding...
Michael Patterson
Apr 13, 2015


Rugby Goal Setting
Effective goal setting can help you identify what you have to do to be where you want to be. Take a moment to consider what your short...
Michael Patterson
Apr 13, 2015
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