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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


AUS reigning champs announce 7 committed recruits
WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Acadia University's Department of Athletics and Axewomen Rugby coach Matthew Durant are pleased to announce the...
http://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/wrugby/2016-1
Apr 8, 2016


Irish Canadian Rugby Club Championships and Award Winners
#RugbyHistory #IrishCanadianRugbyClub
BOD
Mar 26, 2016


Markham Rugby Football Club - The Early Years
Back L. to R. - Robb Knapper, John Parker, Mike Whittamore, Bart Meuring, Steve Kirkland, Alan Garbe, Chris Van Straten, Mark Francis,...
Dave Harris
Mar 26, 2016


RUGBY ONTARIO ANNOUNCES 2015 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
(TORONTO, ON) – Rugby Ontario is proud to announce the four individuals and two teams selected for induction into the Rugby Ontario Hall...
BOD
Mar 16, 2016


FLETCHER’S FIELDS ANNOUNCEMENT
The new Board of Directors of Fletcher’s Fields is very excited about the future for the home of rugby in Ontario. The new board is now...
With files from Fletcher's Fields Communications
Mar 16, 2016


Familiar face takes over Markham rugby squad
When the Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Football Club went searching for a new head coach to direct the fortunes of their men’s firsts team...
Michael Hayakawa
Mar 16, 2016


Fund hopes to help Canadian national women's rugby team pay for trips
Our national women’s rugby team is one of the best in the world, having placed second in the last world cup, but the players still pay...
MARTIN MACMAHON
Mar 13, 2016


The First XV: 15 All Black Principles
I stumbled upon this earlier today – its impressive and perhaps explains why so much has been achieved by so few. The cross-over and...
David M Jenkins
Mar 3, 2016


Markham Rugby Football Club - Past Executive
Year President Club Captain 1980 David Harris Kevin Jones 1981 David Harris John Silverthorn...
BOD
Mar 2, 2016


Winter Training Starts Jan 6th
Winter training - Pan Am Centre starting Wednesday January 6 - Juniors at 7:30 pm and seniors/U18 at 8:30pm. Cost $5/session (or $35 for...
BOD
Jan 2, 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


Senior Women retain Toronto Championship
Awsome performance by Senior Women's Team to retain Toronto Championship. Markham Irish 20 Balmy Beach 5. #seniorwomen #champions #tru
BOD
Aug 16, 2014
Multiple Player represent the Markham Irish at the higher level
Congratulations to all our players representing Canada and/or Ontario this season: Ontario Blues Senior Men Dave Worsley Jessie Lofthouse...
BOD
Aug 13, 2014
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