<p class="font_8">Rugby Canada is the national governing body of the sport of rugby union in Canada. In that role, it currently serves over 29,000 registered participants in a variety of roles, from players to coaches, club administrators, and referees. The sport of rugby in Canada has seen a year over year growth for the past two decades, with women and youth leading that increase.</p>
<p class="font_8">Encompassing all ten provinces, Rugby Canada provides support via administrative oversight and implementation of registration and insurance programs. This allows rugby in the provinces and various regions to focus on the development of the sport in the respective catchment areas.&nbsp; The investment in the grassroots program Rookie Rugby has allowed Rugby Canada to reach new sport and recreation enthusiasts at the youth level.</p>