EASTERN CANADIAN COLLEGIATE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP SET TO TAKE PLACE

Seneca College will host the 2005 Eastern Canadian Collegiate Rugby Championships on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at the Markham Rugby Club (Austin Rd, north of Hwy 7, between Kennedy and McCowan). The 12noon kickoff will see the Ontario Champion Seneca Sting (North York) and the Quebec Champion John Abbott Islanders (Montreal, Quebec) face off in a one match winner take all affair.

The Seneca Sting enter the championship riding a remarkable 43 match - 5 year winning streak, and look to defend their Eastern Canadian Championship from 2004. The 2005 Sting were a perfect 8-0 on the season, winning the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Championship and OCAA League Championship. Led by OCAA Scoring Champion Eric Hannah, OCAA Championship MVP Aaron Graham and OCAA Coach of the Year Bob McArthur, the Sting will provide the Islanders with stiff competition and represent Ontario well.

The Islanders were 9-1 the season, winning their second consecutive Quebec Championship. The Islanders were a dominant force in the FQSE league. By far, scoring more points than any other team and allowing the least points allowed. Demonstrating a strong offensive and stiffling defense, the Islanders will no doubt be ready to exact a little revenge following their loss to Seneca in 2004.

For more information on the Eastern Canadian Collegiate Rugby Championship please contact Seneca College Athletics at 416.491.5050, ext. 2308 or visit us on-line at www.senecasting.ca.

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John Sharpe
Sport Promotions Officer
Seneca College Athletics

416.491.5050, ext. 2312
john.sharpe@senecac.on.ca