Bonjour à ce formidable groupe !
What a week! Read these recaps and what lies ahead for the TMR crew this coming week. In other news, Habs move on after a nine-shot-miracle...
Your 2026 Social Membership Squad!
Un sincère merci à tous ceux ayant accepté de soutenir le club via votre cotisation en tant que membre social du club. Many thanks once again to this group of solid TMR citizens. You will continue helping grow our club and stay informed via regular updates and Town Crier emails.
Gabe Massey, Alessandro Fanelli, Paula Ingerman, Christine Regimbal (redux), Jean-Sébastien Bleau, Corey White, Doug Bargenquest, Hilary Parsons, Robert Hunger, Lynda Domazet, Mike Badke (redux), John Dodwell, Hichem Daoud-Brixi, Stephen Kimpton (redux), Dave Redfern, Nancy Ennis, John Kalbfleisch, Jason Colum, Hugo Montemeral, Rick Adams, Paul Dery-Goldberg, Steven Spedding, Ron Chiasson, Bernie Loftus, Richard Dodwell, Doug Laurie, Bernie McMullen, Steve Kimpton, Mike Badke, Nick Prud'homme, Donna-Lynn Ahee, Susy Binstock, Cathy Nichols, Karen Runnels, Cathy Mann, Jim Gaita, Derek Kopke, Caroline Woolrich, Chris Lyle, Tom Ingerman, Lori Perkins, Christine Regimbal, Lisa Colleti, Charles-André Martineau, Jean-Philippe Martineau, Guillaume Bouthillier, John Hooper, Alcides Deschesne, Dee Hamilton, Mike Ankcorn, Pierre Drolet, Micheal Bourdeau, George Perolli, Bruce Wilson, Kyla Demers, Greg Turcot, Saby Dagenais, Ian MacArthur.
70th Fundraising Update:
Dear Townies,
As April 2026 comes to a close, so too does our Seventy Strong Fundraising Campaign. Before anything else, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to every member of our alumni and player family. Your generosity—shown again and again throughout this past year—has been nothing short of remarkable.
Our 70th anniversary year was, by any measure, a tremendous success. It brought together long‑time supporters, returning faces, and new friends who have all become part of what we proudly call our rugby family. The spirit, pride, and camaraderie that define TMR Rugby were on full display, and it was a privilege to witness.
When I first approached Tom and Pierre with the idea for this campaign, I wasn’t entirely sure how far we could go. What I received in return was unwavering encouragement—and what you delivered was overwhelming support. We set an ambitious target: raise $70,000 for our 70th. And together, we built a year filled with meaningful fundraising moments, including:
Our raffles, generously supported by Aedelhard with fantastic prizes
The fundraising activities during the 70th anniversary weekend
Our Clubhouse Talks series, featuring outstanding speakers and dedicated hosts
And, of course, these lovingly crafted emails—aimed squarely at your hearts and only gently at your wallets
Although yesterday marked the official end of the campaign, it is never too late to support the club. Our Alumni Director is always happy to welcome new social dues members, and if you still wish to contribute, reach out to me directly—I may still be able to arrange a tax receipt for the summer.
All that said, I am incredibly proud to share the final result of this year‑long effort. Together, we didn’t just meet our goal—we surpassed it.
Our final tally stands at $80,000.
This achievement is extraordinary. These funds will directly strengthen our current player base, elevate the standing of our club, and help us continue growing the game we love. Every donor, every participant, every supporter played a part in making a real and lasting difference. As a Club Trustee, I will ensure that every dollar is used exactly as promised.
It is a great day for TMR Rugby, and I wanted each of you to feel the pride that comes from what we accomplished together.
Notre 70e anniversaire a été, à tous points de vue, un immense succès. Il a rassemblé des visages familiers, des amis de longue date, ainsi que de nouveaux venus qui font désormais pleinement partie de ce que nous appelons fièrement notre famille rugby. L’esprit, la fierté et la camaraderie qui définissent TMR Rugby étaient au rendez-vous, et ce fut un privilège d’en être témoin.
Bien que la journée d’hier ait marqué la fin officielle de la campagne, il n’est jamais trop tard pour soutenir le club. Notre directeur des anciens est toujours heureux d’accueillir de nouveaux membres sociaux, et si vous souhaitez encore contribuer, contactez‑moi directement — je pourrai peut-être encore vous obtenir un reçu d’impôt pour l’été.
Tout cela étant dit, je suis extrêmement fier de partager le résultat final de cette année d’efforts. Ensemble, nous n’avons pas seulement atteint notre objectif — nous l’avons dépassé.
Notre total final s’élève à 80 000 $.
C’est une grande journée pour TMR Rugby, et je voulais que chacun d’entre vous ressente la fierté de ce que nous avons accompli ensemble.
Up the Town.
Derek Kopke
Fundraising Chair
Seventy Strong Fundraising Campaign
TMRRFC
Bienvenue dans le Club, Ambiance Construction :
C'est avec un grand plaisir que le club de rugby VMR/TMR annonce une entente de commandite avec Ambiance Construction. Après plusieurs échanges avec Marie-Josée Castonguay, vice-présidente construction et RH, un partenariat d'une année est signé visant le soutien de nos athlètes lors des préparatifs d'avant match. Nos partisans sauront reconnaître cette entente durant les matchs du championnat par la visibilité au verso des chandails d'échauffements. De plus, un match de division masculin et de division féminine sera désigné le Match Ambiance de la semaine. L'athlète du match sera photographié en mode Ambiance Construction !
Playing news:
Our men's Espoir team played the Montreal Barbarians in a pre-season friendly. Score:TMR Espoirs 56 Barbarians 12
Here is a post-game pic of some players celebrating their first outing together.
Le championnat 2026 commence le 9 mai:
Les Femmes jouent à Beaconsfield
TMR II vs Beaconsfield II @ 12h30
TMR I vs Beaconsfield I @ 14h00
Les Hommes reçoivent Club de rugby Québec à Vanier
TMR II vs CRQ II @ 13h00 (Tentative start)
TMR I vs CRQ I @ 15h00 (Tentative start)
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Apples and trees...
Great aftermatch pic from a Loyola High School game. Young William Ghattas and slightly older Ben Cernovitch with their mothers, Marie-Josée Blais and Susy Binstock. The lads play the 9-10 combination, something their mothers did with fun flair over the course of their club, provincial and national careers.
C'est tout pour le moment, les ami.e.s.
Frenchie