Greetings brethren of the Town,
Snow now covers much of the green, but where there's a will (and some shovels), there's a way! Shout out to the coaches, players, fans and training staff of both Université de Montréal and École de technologie supérieure for their contribution to the 2025 Men's university rugby championships. Defending champion ÉTS has not only made it to the final again this year, but the group are hosts to this year's action. UdM have secured a place in the consolation final, no small achievement given that this is the school's first appearance in the tourney. As editor of the Crier and close follower of everything TMR, I cannot overstate the importance of the success of these two university programs. First they are clearly challenging the bias that Canadian rugby is west-centric. Second, the Town provides many of the players and coaches inclusion in a top-flight club that is focused on improving its rugby baseline every day.
Ci-dessous quelques photos afin de souligner les accomplissements personnels des membres de ces deux universités.
Entraîneur de l'année :Jean-Baptiste Dargelos
Première équipe étoile : Brahim Mahmoudi, Xabi Chrit, Bastien Curutchet, Stanislas Blazkowski
Deuxième équipe étoile : Paul Arditti, Jules Normandin, Roman Layley
Finale consolation : Université de Montréal 5 / 43 Université Queen's
FInale championnat : École de technologie supérieure 13 / 18 Université Guelph
Women's National Seven's program:
Depuis le camp d'orientation du regroupement féminin de rugby à sept en Colombie-Britannique, nous apercevons Jocelyn Barrieau, entraîneuse-chef, Susy Binstock, technicienne invitée, et Cam Charbonneau, formatrice en préparation mentale. Un super trio qui prépare bien l'équipe avant les voyages à Dubaï et au Cap !
Meanwhile on a rugby pitch somewhere...
You will immediately recognize this rugby enthusiast given the distinctly colored socks and, well, the Fred Flinstone-inspired running style. He says he's been hard at work, but we know better!
All for now, mes ami.es. Stay in touch, it's safer there!
Frenchie