A Rugby Club for Kids and Youth in Toronto
Welcome to Toronto City & Toronto Amazon's Rugby Club
Toronto City is an inclusive Rugby Club for kids and youth, ages 6-18 in Toronto. Young athletes can come and learn the basics of rugby. At each age level, new skills and rules are added until they are playing full 7's and 15's rugby in our U16 and U18 programs (we play Flag Rugby until U10).
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AGE GRADES AND INFO
Details about the 2025 season here. See ages and stages below.
Flag Rugby: For Kids Ages 6-10
U6 Co-ed Flag
2025
For girls and boys born in 2019/2020/2021 . This program is all about fun (and if they learn a little rugby, that's great too!)
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Sunnybrook Park
U8 Co-ed Flag
2025
For girls and boys born in 2017/2018 .
In this program we start to introduce the basics of rugby: Running, Passing, and Catching the ball. Teamwork is important at this level as we start to enter tournaments and compete against other clubs in the province.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Sunnybrook Park
U10 Co-ed Flag
2025
For girls and boys born in 2015/2016 .
In this program, we continue to work on Run, Pass, and Catch skills as well as team defense as play becomes more team-oriented. Players start to develop more positional and spatial awareness as their game progresses.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Sunnybrook Park
Contact Rugby
For Youth Ages 11-18
Mondays only until the end of September
For girls and boys born in 2013/2014 who wish to learn and/or build on the skills previously learned we introduce "controlled contact." Players are thought by trained and certified coaches how to Safely make and take a tackle. Safety is the top priority and our coaches will ensure that no athlete is put in a position where they aren't safe.
Practices are Mondays and Wenesdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For girls born in 2011/2012
U14 Amazons is the point where our female athletes develop their own identity as Amazons. At this level, we introduce basic scrums and lineouts and while we only play 7's, 10's and 13's the games are very much "rugby!"
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For boys born in 2011/2012
At this level, we introduce basic scrums and lineouts and while we only play 7's and 10's the games are very much rugby!
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For girls born in 2009/2010
U16 brings the introduction of positional play in 7's and 15s as players start to specialize in their positions on the field. This program is a great addition to players who are playing high school rugby.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For boys born in 2009/2010
U16 brings the introduction of positional play in 7's and 15's as players start to specialize in their roles on the field. This program is a great addition to players who are playing high school rugby.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For girls born in 2007/2008
Advancing from U16 rugby players continue to build on their skills and techniques in both 7's and 15's variations of rugby. This program is a great addition for those who are playing Sr Rugby at high school as well as those preparing to play post-secondary, and/or at Sr Women's club levels.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
For boys born in 2007/2008
Advancing from the U16 program, players continue to build on their skills and techniques in both the 7's and 15's variations of rugby. This program is a great addition for those who are playing Sr Rugby at high school as well as those preparing to play post-secondary and or at Sr Men's club levels.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Sunnybrook Park
About Us
Toronto City Rugby
We are an inclusive Rugby Club for Kids and Youth, ages 6-18, in Toronto.
Our mission is to create pathways and a level playing field so that ALL PLAYERS and teams can compete at the highest level.
We are a collaborative combination of city-based clubs focused on developing the fundamental skills required to play Rugby.
We exist because we believe that through development, our athletes will grow to love the game and continue to play through life. Toronto City players, alumni, coaching and executive are involved at every level of the rugby in Canada.
Where we play
Practice is Monday and Wednesday evenings at Sunnybrook Park Sports Fields
We start in April (actual date is weather-dependent) and we run through the summer. Tournaments are on weekends (actual days/times differ for age groups). There is flexibility for kids who go to camp or families who take summer vacation. Talk to your coach to work out a schedule that works for you and helps us build our teams.
See our FAQ's for more information
Why Play Rugby?
Fitness, mental toughness, and determination are developed at every age playing rugby. This provides young athletes with the critical life skills to succeed beyond sport, while allowing them to make new friends and build confidence.
We work hard to keep our Rugby fun, but competitive, to deliver amazing results in which players and parents and coaches can all take pride. Respect for teammates and opposition, along with athleticism and coordination, are core areas of coaching & training. We develop players to realize the benefits of their training quickly while shaping them into future leaders and mentors on and off the field.
Proud Partners of Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation
T.I.R.F. believes in eliminating barriers that prevent young people from reaching their full potential both on-and-off the pitch. Thanks to the generosity of the Doncaster Foundation, the Webb Family and Eventi Capital Partners, they offer scholarships and bursaries to eligible players.
Our History
Toronto City Rugby History
Toronto City Rugby traces its roots back to 2006, when the Di Nardo family began organizing U12 rugby in the 401/Yonge area. By 2007, the Saracens U10 and U12 teams were formed with the support of Chris Rideout, while Dave “Tiger” Williams established the Scottish U10s. At the time, neither club could consistently field a full U10 team, so Dave and Barb Di Nardo joined forces, combining their players at local rugby festivals.
Over the next few years, player numbers steadily grew. U12s became U14s, U10s moved up to U12s, and a new U8 program was introduced. Still, there were challenges. Dave and Barb ordered blue shirts that included both names: “Scottish” and “Saracens.”
They also took to local pubs, recruiting rugby-playing parents from other clubs and encouraging them to bring their kids out. Often, the response was, “Why would I let my kids play for your club? You’ll just poach them when they’re older.” Many preferred their children not play at all rather than wear another club’s jersey.
That was the turning point. Dave and Barb decided to form an inclusive club representing the entire City of Toronto. One that didn’t require choosing sides—just playing rugby.
In 2017, Lara Morgan, Shannon Quesnelle, Damien
Benedict and Robbie Burns worked together to form the Girls program, Toronto City Amazons.
From that first season in 2006 with just 10 players, Toronto City Rugby has grown to over 300 players strong. Founding families of the original first few years at City group include the Di Nardos, Quenelles, Shaws, Spargos, and Webbs, Bryans.
After Covid, Toronto City has taken over the Junior programs of both the Scottish and Saracens. We are working hard to build strong programs for youth ages 6-18.
Notable players that started their rugby with this group and Toronto City and have gone on to represent Canada at various levels Riley and Morgan DI Nardo, Kiki Idowu, James and Stephen Webb, Jack Bryan, Reese Morgan, Victoria Stanley, Adam Doane,
We are continuing to grow and encourage our athletes to play, senior rugby and college and university!
The 3 clubs continue to work together to ensure that Rugby in the North Toronto area continues to grow and thrive.