240+
Minis players, ages 4–10
10
Junior teams, ages 15–18
5
Senior Men’s and Women’s teams
380
Summer day campers
350+
Fall 7s, indoor and offseason players
Welcome
Welcome to the Crusaders Rugby Club, the largest rugby club in North America, based in Oakville, Ontario.
If you’re looking for fun, camaraderie, teamwork, leadership, training and fitness benefits, rugby – and our club – is a great choice. With multiple senior men, women and youth and minis teams there is a place for everyone.
We accept players from the age of four, boys and girls, of all shapes and sizes, no experience required!
About us
Crusaders Rugby Club is a registered non-profit organization that has been growing participation in sport and rugby in Oakville and surrounding communities in the GTA for over 50 years.
With four divisions: seniors, juniors, youth and minis the Crusaders Rugby Club welcomes all players from 4 to 74!
The club offers summer camps, rugby 7s programs, offseason training programs in addition to our 15s and age grade programs.
Rugby at Crusaders
Rugby fosters and teaches camaraderie, respect, courage and discipline.
The club is committed to providing a program for all players to develop both their rugby skills and their love of rugby.
Many of our players go on to play for provincial, national and professional teams, so if you have ambition in the sport Crusaders Rugby Club is a great place to be.
Recent Club News
2026 Season Wrap: A Year to Remember at Cru Park
Two league titles, two cup finals on our own pitch, provincial medals, national champions in blue, Canada’s women training at Cru Park and a summer…Jack Gore Earns His First Cap for Canada
Congratulations to Crusader Jack Gore, who earned his first cap for Canada on Saturday, November 7! Jack came off the bench in the No. 22…McCormick Cup Final: Crusaders Fall One Point Short
Heartbreak at Cru Park. Our Senior Men’s 1st XV came within a single point of the McCormick Cup on Saturday, losing a classic final 40–39…Canada Women’s Rugby Team Trains at the Crusaders
What a week! We were thrilled to welcome the Canada Women’s Rugby Team to the Crusaders as they trained at the club ahead of their…Rugby Americas North Visits Crusaders
Saturday, October 17 was one of the biggest days of the year at Cru Park, and we had some very special guests on the sideline…Double Champions! Senior Men Win Both Marshall Premiership Titles
It’s a double! Our Senior Men’s 1st XV and 2nd XV have both been crowned 2026 Marshall Premiership champions, with both sides finishing top of…Welcoming Rodin “Koko” Lozada as Our New Senior Women’s Head Coach
As part of our club’s steadfast commitment to growing, supporting, and elevating our women’s rugby program, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Rodin…Jacob Ince Earns His First Cap for Canada
Congratulations to Crusader Jacob Ince, who earned his first cap for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team on Saturday, July 11! Jacob came off the bench wearing…Summer Ball Raises $25k for Players Fund
The 2026 edition of the Crusaders Summer Ball was a massive success, thanks to the efforts of our organizing team. The ball raised $25,000 for…Eight Crusaders Selected for the Ontario Blues Tour to BC
Congratulations to the eight Crusaders selected for the Ontario Senior Men’s Blues squad that heads to Victoria, BC, this weekend! It’s a huge show of…Lizzie Gibson Earns Her First Cap for Canada
Congratulations to Crusader Lizzie Gibson, who earned her first cap for Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team on Friday, April 17! Wearing No. 21, Lizzie came off…Remembering John Slattery
The Crusaders Rugby Club is deeply saddened to report the passing of member and former Club President, John Slattery. John began his rugby career at…
Get involved with Crusaders
As a non-profit, volunteer-run organization there are many opportunities participate in the club. Come help us out and join our community of volunteers!
































