Rugby Canada is proud to launch its T1 webpage and the Rugby Canada T1 Rugby Guide for Schoolteachers, marking crucial steps in introducing and developing non-contact rugby in Canada, as outlined in Rugby Canada’s National Growth Plan.

Developed by World Rugby, T1 rugby is a non-contact variation of rugby that focuses on developing fundamental skills while ensuring safety and inclusivity for all participants.

“Launching our T1 Rugby resources alongside World Rugby will support a more aligned, consistent non-contact version of the sport without losing all the elements of the game we love,” said Stephanie Veal, Senior Manager of Game Development at Rugby Canada. “T1 Rugby will help to grow our sport and community while offering a more robust participation pathway for all.”

Designed to be flexible and easy to implement, Rugby Canada has released a comprehensive school curriculum that can be used by teachers to introduce this exciting game in their classrooms. The curriculum is part of Rugby Canada’s first phase in a nationwide rollout of T1 rugby, with the goal of engaging schools and ultimately clubs and people of all ages to participate in this sport.

Subsequent phases will include refreshing existing non-contact offerings, such as Rookie Rugby, to better align with T1 rugby principles and rules. A committee will be put in place in order to ensure proper rollout, alignment, and collaboration across the country.

The Rugby Canada T1 Rugby Guide for Schoolteachers can be found here.

Rugby Canada will be holding virtual information sessions to explain more about T1 rugby and how to implement the curriculum in your classrooms.

The English information session will take place on Monday, February 9 from 7 – 8 pm EST. Please register in advance here.

Rugby Canada would like to gratefully acknowledge Rugby Nova Scotia for their leadership in developing this curriculum and laying the foundation for T1 rugby in schools and extend its sincere thanks to all Provincial Rugby Unions for their continued support and collaboration in bringing this initiative to life across the country.

More information and updates on T1 rugby in Canada can be found here.