2025 CANADIAN U19 RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIPS KICK OFF JULY 2O IN CALGARY, ALBERTA

2025 CANADIAN U19 RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIPS KICK OFF JULY 2O IN CALGARY, ALBERTA

The 2025 Canadian U19 Rugby Championships are set to be hosted by Rugby Alberta July 20 to 27 at Calgary Rugby Park.

Both the women’s and men’s competition will feature teams from BC, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic. This will be the third time that a women’s U19 Canadian Championship with regional teams has been staged. The previous co-ed tournaments were held in 2023 at Acadia University and in 2024 at the University of British Columbia.

This year’s championship promises to be a critical evaluation opportunity for Canada’s U20 teams. Representatives from both the women’s and men’s U20 programs will attend to assess talent and connect with provincial coaches.

''The Canadian U19 Rugby Championships are a vital part of our U20 national team identification process” said Christiaan Esterhuizen, Head Coach of Canada’s Men’s U20 Team. “This gives us a clear view of how players perform under pressure, how they adapt to different styles of play, and how they carry themselves within a team environment. It’s a key checkpoint in evaluating not just physical talent, but mindset and game understanding. We’ll be working closely with provincial coaches, to assess potential candidates for the 2026 U20 program. The tournament is also a great celebration of Canadian rugby—it’s about connection, growth, and setting the standard for what’s possible in our pathway.”

“The Canadian U19 Rugby Championships provide an excellent opportunity to evaluate the next generation of potential national team players for the U20 program. The CRC U19 is a vital competition for identifying athletes in a best-on-best national environment” said Dean Murten, Head Coach of Canada’s U20 Women’s Team. “We have seen the level of play increase over the last few years, and I am extremely excited to see the talent on display in 2025.”

Rugby Canada would like to thank Rugby Alberta and the Calgary Rugby Union for hosting this year’s event. Their support and dedication are instrumental in providing a platform for the nation’s top U19 rugby players to compete and develop.

“Rugby Alberta is excited to welcome the top U19 players from across Canada to Calgary for the 2025 Canadian Rugby Championships” said Chris Cooke, President of Rugby Alberta. “We are looking forward to a week of top-notch competition showcasing the next generation of players from across the country. We encourage all rugby fans to take in a match whether it’s experiencing first class Western hospitality in person at the Calgary Rugby Park, or joining in on the action via the online stream.”

All matches are free to attend and will take place at Calgary Rugby Park.

 
SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES LOCAL)

Monday July 21
10:00am – Alberta vs Ontario (Men)
12:00pm – Alberta vs Ontario (Women)
2:00pm – Quebec vs Atlantic (Men)
4:00pm – Quebec vs Atlantic (Women)

Tuesday July 22
2:00pm – Atlantic vs BC (Men)
4:00pm – Atlantic vs BC (Women)

Wednesday July 23
2:00pm – Quebec vs Ontario (Men)
4:00pm – Quebec vs Ontario (Women)

Thursday July 24
12:00pm – Alberta vs BC (Men)
2:00pm – Alberta vs BC (Women)
4:00pm – Atlantic vs Ontario (Men)
6:00pm – Atlantic vs Ontario (Women)

Friday July 25
4:00pm – Quebec vs BC (Women)
6:00pm – Quebec vs BC (Men)

Saturday July 26
2:00pm – Alberta vs Atlantic (Women)
4:00pm – Alberta vs Atlantic (Men)

Sunday July 27
10:00am – BC vs Ontario (Men)
12:00pm – BC vs Ontario (Women)
2:00pm – Alberta vs Quebec (Men)
4:00pm – Alberta vs Quebec (Women)

Please note: Rugby Alberta will have a link to their webpage where results and standings will be updated.

HOW TO WATCH
YouTube: Rugby Alberta’s Youtube Channel
Updates: Rugby Alberta’s Website