The Saskatchewan Rugby Union or SaskRugby is the provincial administrative body for rugby in Saskatchewan, Canada. It encompasses the North Saskatchewan (NSRU) and Regina (RRU) sub-unions, as well as several clubs and youth programs.
History The first governing body was formed in 1890 for the purposes of organizing a tour to Winnipeg, Manitoba, preceding the formation of the province on Saskatchewan.
After rugby in the province experienced a resurgence in the 1960's, having declined due to the rise of football, the current body was formed in 1971.
Board of Directors Position Name President Jason Brandt Vice President Alyx Paulson Treasurer Nathan Thomson Director Chris Scramstad Director Jason Ross Director Christie Westbrook Director Carli Patenaude NSRU President Justin McGhee RRU President Maggie Tatarinoff
Past Presidents 1971-73 - Peter Ventre 1974-78 - Dr. Brian Fern 1979 - Gordon Westley 1980 - Dean Faris 1981-87 - Peter Ventre 1988 - Dr. Brian Fern 1989-95 - Leo Lane 1996-98 - Kevin Peacock 1999-2002 - Leo Lane 2003-06 - Michael Nolin 2007 - Clint Gifford 2008-10 - Arnold Maier 2010-12 - David Kot 2014-2021 - Damon Leonard 2021-26 - Joel Briere
Clubs Campion Grads Gophers Krems Moose Jaw Prince Albert Whiskey Jacks Regina Condors Regina Highlanders Regina Rage Regina Ravens Regina Rogues Saskatoon Badgers Saskatoon Kirin Saskatoon Wild Oats University of Saskatchewan
Invitational team Canadian Howlers (initially founded as Dog River Howlers before opening up to players from across Canada)
Youth Lashburn Lucky Lloydminster MacDowell Rugby Academy Meadow Lake She Devils Regina Minor Rugby Saskatoon Minor Rugby
Representative teams After the Rugby Canada Super League (RCSL) was discontinued in 2009, there hasn't been a regular senior men's representative team. The province's RCSL team, Saskatchewan Prairie Fire, played in all editions of the competition, winning in 2007.Rugby Canada Super League
External links SaskRugby
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