Our History
Toronto City Rugby Club traces its roots back to 2006 — built on families, volunteers, and coaches who believed in creating a safe, welcoming environment through sport.
Toronto City Rugby Club History
The Di Nardo family begins organizing U12 rugby in the 401/Yonge corridor.
Saracens U10 and U12 teams form with support of Chris Rideout. Dave "Tiger" Williams establishes the Scottish U10s.
Player numbers steadily increase. U12s progress to U14s, U10s move into U12s, and a new U8 program is introduced. Dave and Barb Di Nardo join forces, combining players and competing together at local rugby festivals.
The spirit of collaboration leads to the formation of a single junior club representing the entire City of Toronto — Toronto City Rugby Club.
Damien Benedict, Shannon Quesnelle, Lara Morgan, and Robbie Burns launch the club's girls' program: the Toronto City Amazons.
Toronto City Rugby Club assumes responsibility for facilitating the junior programs of both the Saracens and the Scottish.
From humble beginnings with just 10 players, the club has grown to more than 360 athletes, with clear development pathways from grassroots to junior, senior, collegiate, and national levels.
Our Core Values
At its core, Toronto City Rugby Club is built on values of inclusivity, community, respect, and opportunity. The club's legacy is rooted in families, volunteers, and coaches who believed in creating a safe, welcoming environment where young people could develop confidence, character, and lifelong friendships through sport.
Notable Alumni — Canada Representatives
- Riley Di Nardo
- Morgan Di Nardo
- Kiki Idowu
- James Webb
- Stephen Webb
- Jack Bryan
- Reese Morgan
- Victoria Stanley
- Adam Doane
Players who began their rugby journey with Toronto City and went on to represent Canada at various levels.
"Together, Toronto City Rugby Club, the Saracens, and the Scottish continue to work collaboratively to ensure rugby in North Toronto not only endures, but thrives."