Cru Chronicles – Our Weekly Newsletter

Trying to improve our public image of poor communicators, we went overboard on the optimism and began publishing a brand new weekly newsletter. A labour of love? Possibly… has anyone made it to the end of one? Doubtful. Are we consistent in our messaging? Not a chance. However, we’re trying.

Included in each edition you will find everything you need to know about what’s going on at Cru… at least the bits we can remember to tell you. With reviews of past games, previews of upcoming games, details of events and other programming, plus lots more that nobody asked for, you’re in for a captivating read. We know because we said so!

If you missed an edition, you can find a copy below. If you aren’t receiving it and you actually want to, after you have sought psychiatric permission to do so, you can sign up to receive our newsletter direct to your inbox here.

Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2025-06)
Publish Date: June 6, 2025
In This Edition: Previews and Reviews, Fab Fours Rise Again, Bar Announcement,
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2025-05)
Publish Date: May 30, 2025
In This Edition: Round 2 Review, Round 3 Preview, Post Painter, Cru U20s in Fiji with Canada
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2025-04)
Publish Date: May 23, 2025
In This Edition: Round 2 Preview, Fireworks wrap, New Head Coaches Intro (Josh Allan, Cooper Smith), Cru Represent!
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2025-03)
Publish Date: May 16, 2025
In This Edition: Round 1 Results, Fireworks Preview, Rookie Rugby
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2025-02)
Publish Date: May 9, 2025
In This Edition: Registration, Pre-Season Results, Season Schedules, New Women’s Head Coach – Cooper Smith
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2025-01)
Publish Date: May 1, 2025
In This Edition: Pre-Season, Tropical 7s Roundup, New Mens Head Coach – Josh Allan
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-26)
Publish Date: Oct 25, 2024
In This Edition: Ontario Junior Club 7s Preview, Thankyous, Season Wrapup
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-25)
Publish Date: Oct 18, 2024
In This Edition: Junior’s 7s Tournament Roundups, Offseason Preview, Autumn Internationals Trailer
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-24)
Publish Date: Oct 11, 2024
In This Edition: Water Project Complete and Under Budget, WXV 1 Final Game Preview, Cru Juniors Flying Flags Overseas
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-23)
Publish Date: Oct 4, 2024
In This Edition: U17’s vs The Rock!, NRU U17 Girls France Fundraiser, Nothing Much Else New… Same Old Stuff
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-22)
Publish Date: Sep 27, 2024
In This Edition: Spooky 7s Announced, Touch Rugby and Laws, Off Season Stuff
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-21)
Publish Date: Sep 20, 2024
In This Edition: Cru 7’s Review, Women’s Head Coach Required, Taylor Perry selected for WXV 1 Squad
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-20)
Publish Date: Sep 13, 2024
In This Edition: McCor-muck up, Touch League Kick-Off, NRU U17 Success
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-19)
Publish Date: Sep 6, 2024
In This Edition: McCormick Cup Preview, Touch League Signup, Off Season Preview
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-18)
Publish Date: Aug 30, 2024
In This Edition: Touch League Announced, Alumni Fossils v NOBS Rematch Cancelled, Summer Camps Done For Another Year, New York 7’s (Call to Arms)
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-17)
Publish Date: Aug 23, 2024
In This Edition: U16 Boys and Girls and Provincial Finals, Alumni Fossils v NOBS Rematch Availability, Great North 7s Champions, One Week of Summer Camp Left
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-16)
Publish Date: Aug 16, 2024
In This Edition: Cru Representation at Canada U18 Camp, Ontario Summer Games, Canada Rugby Championship, U18 Provincial Success
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-15)
Publish Date: Aug 9, 2024
In This Edition: Welcome, Party Off the Pitch Preview, Game Recaps and Previews
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-14)
Publish Date: Aug 2, 2024
In This Edition: Welcome, Cru Representation at Canada Rugby Championships and Olympics, Trillium Grant Triumph
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-13)
Publish Date: July 26, 2024
In This Edition: Game Reviews and Previews, Party Off the Pitch New Date and Cru Minis Tournament Review
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-12)
Publish Date: July 19, 2024
In This Edition: Game Reviews and Previews, Party Off the Pitch, Cru Park Underwater and Summer Camps Continue
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-11)
Publish Date: July 12, 2024
In This Edition: Welcome, Game Previews and Reviews, Yoga Leaves Cru Park and Spotlight On Cru (Olympicbound Taylor Perry)
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-10)
Publish Date: May 1, 2024
In This Edition: Reviews and Previews, Bar Open Through July, Summer Camps Underway and Spotlight On Cru (Innes Hill (UK Import))
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-09)
Publish Date: June 28, 2024
In This Edition: Results and Reviews, Potable Water and HDSB Flag Tournament
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-08)
Publish Date: June 21, 2024
In This Edition: Welcome, Penalta Cup Preview, Match Reviews and Convergint Day
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-07)
Publish Date: June 14, 2024
In This Edition: Weekend Review/Preview, Alumni Day and OFSAA wrap-up
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-06)
Publish Date: June 7, 2024
In This Edition: Weekly Review / Preview, Alumni Day Preview, OFSAA (part 1), Kids Help Phone and Rugby Director’s Message
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-05)
Publish Date: May 31, 2024
In This Edition: Weekly Review / Preview, Perry & Bowman and Spotlight On Cru (Lily Brown)
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-04)
Publish Date: May 25, 2024
In This Edition: VD Highlights, Weekend Preview, New Recruits and More (or possibly less)
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-03)
Publish Date: May 16, 2024
In This Edition: Weekend Review, Fireworks News, Sponsors and Donors, Exciting Water Project Announcement
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-02)
Publish Date: May 9, 2024
In This Edition: Tynedale Tourists, Results Roundup, Alumni Day Preview, Touch League Kick-Off
Crusaders Chronicles (Issue 2024-01)
Publish Date: May 1, 2024
In This Edition: Welcome, Pre-Season GamePreview, Try Rugby and Spotlight On Cru (Adam Yhip)

Latest Club News

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World Cup Final Watch Party

This Saturday at Crusaders Park, we’re showing both Women’s Rugby World Cup Finals LIVE on the big screen! Kick things off with New Zealand vs. France in the Bronze Final at 7:30 AM, before the main event, the World Cup Final at 11:00 AM,…

Bob Nye being presented the Holt O Meara Founders Award in 2018

Alumni, Club

Goodbye Bob Nye – Passing of a Club Legend

Dear Members It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of club legend, Bob Nye. Bob slipped away peacefully at 3:15am September 12, 2025 at the Ian Anderson Hospice with his wife Liz by his side. Bob will be missed by…

Club

Fall Minis Rugby Kicks Off at Crusaders Rugby Club

We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Saturday morning Fall Rugby Program for kids aged 6-12 — right here at the Crusaders Rugby Club! Whether your child is brand new to the game or already a proud Crusaders player, our fall programs…

Club

Wales Meets Oakville: Nantymoel RFC Takes on the Crusaders – Monday, June 2 at 7PM

This coming Monday, June 2 at 7:00 PM, Crusaders Park will play host to a special international fixture as the Crusaders Senior Men welcome Nantymoel RFC on their 125th Anniversary Tour to Canada, a proud and storied club hailing from the heart…

Alumni, Club

2025 Home Opener and Alumni Day – Come Out and Support the Cru!

Saturday May 24 is the Cru's Senior Home Opener day featuring our three senior men's teams and our senior women. We also welcome back our alumni to enjoy some great rugby and our recently facelifted club on our annual Alumni Day.Our Senior…

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Crusaders Launches a New Touch Rugby League on Tuesday Evenings

The Crusaders Rugby Club is excited to launch a new version of our Touch Rugby League this summer on Tuesday nights. The 6-Down Touch Rugby league is a competitive league suitable for players of all abilities. This non-contact league is open…

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Men’s 1st XV, 2nd XV and 3rd SV Marshall League Schedule

Support Your Crusaders Senior Men in the Marshall Premiership League Come out and support our Senior Men's teams home and away as they battle it out in the Top 8 Premiership division of the Marshall League, Ontario's premier rugby…

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Victoria Day Fireworks – Sunday May 18

Get ready to light up your night at our Victoria Day Fireworks on Sunday, May 18 (rain date of Monday, May 19 —fingers we don’t need it) from 4pm onwards. We’re kicking things off with Speakeasy, the LIVE BAND that’ll keep the vibes…

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Crusaders Summer Ball 2025

The Crusaders Rugby Club will be holding our inaugural Summer Ball on Saturday, June 21, from 5 p.m. The proceeds from this event will be provided to the Crusaders Player Fund, a fund to provide financial support to players in need of financial…