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Wikipedia / Saskatchewan Rugby Union

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

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.

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