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New Inclusive Rugby Club, Rainbow Griffins RFC, set to debut in Toronto in 2022 to make Rugby more accessible to 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC Communities

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rainbow Griffins RFC is the newest inclusive rugby club to join Rugby in Canada.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rainbow Griffins RFC is the newest inclusive rugby club to join Rugby in Canada.
  • The Rainbow Griffins intend to invest heavily in training new players, regardless of gender, age, skill, financial situation and experience.
  • Myles Spencer, Rugby Ontario Chief Executive Officer, said, "Rugby Ontario is thrilled to welcome the Rainbow Griffins Rugby Club to our membership on the club's formation.
  • Their vision is to transform the sport of rugby in Canada to be fully inclusive, barrier-free, and safe for all Torontonians, especially for 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, and mixed ability players.

CANADA’S FIRST MIXED ABILITY RUGBY TOURNAMENT TO BE HOSTED SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2021, AT THOMPSON PARK IN OSHAWA

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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DURHAM, Ontario, Sept. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abilities Centre, in partnership with Rugby Ontario, is proud to host the All In Rugby Cup, Canadas first Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Thompson Park in Oshawa starting at 10:00 am.

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  • DURHAM, Ontario, Sept. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abilities Centre, in partnership with Rugby Ontario, is proud to host the All In Rugby Cup, Canadas first Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Thompson Park in Oshawa starting at 10:00 am.
  • Over the past year, with support from Rugby Ontario, four rugby clubs in Ontario have begun to offer Mixed Ability Rugby within their community.
  • Mixed Ability Rugby is another way to showcase the culture, values, and inclusivity of our sport, said Myles Spencer, CEO of Rugby Ontario.
  • To learn more about Mixed Ability Sport, please visit Abilities Centres website: Mixed Ability Sports | Abilities Centre Whitby or the Rugby Ontario website: Mixed Ability Rugby Rugby Ontario .