The 2026 Canadian U19 Rugby Championships start today and will last until July 26 in Guelph, Ontario.
The 2026 Canadian U19 Rugby Championships start today and will last through July 26 in Guelph, Ontario.
This year’s championship will include competitions for both women and men, showcasing regional teams from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic region. The tournament gathers many of Canada’s top U19 rugby athletes, providing a chance to compete against the nation’s best while continuing their growth.
The Canadian U19 Rugby Championships are a key event on the national rugby calendar, giving players valuable high-performance competition and a platform to display their skills in a best-on-best setting. It’s also a great opportunity for Rugby Canada coaches and staff to scout emerging talent from all over the country.
All matches are free to attend throughout the week in Guelph. Fans who can’t make it to Guelph can watch the matches online at https://rugbyontario. tv/.
Rugby Canada expresses gratitude to the local organizing committee, hosts, volunteers, and Rugby Ontario for making this year’s championship possible. Their hard work ensures a quality competition experience for players, coaches, officials, and fans from across Canada.
SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES LOCAL)
Sunday July 19
Opening Ceremony
Monday July 20
10:00am – Québec vs Atlantic (Women)
11:30am – Québec vs Atlantic (Men)
1:00pm – Alberta vs Ontario (Women)
2:30pm – Alberta vs Ontario (Men)
Tuesday July 21
1:00pm – Atlantic vs B. C. (Women)
2:30pm – Atlantic vs B. C. (Men)
Wednesday July 22
4:30pm – Ontario vs Québec (Women)
6:00pm – Ontario vs Québec (Men)
Thursday July 23
1:30pm – Alberta vs B. C. (Women)
3:00pm – Alberta vs B. C. (Men)
4:30pm – Atlantic vs Ontario (Women)
6:00pm – Atlantic vs Ontario (Men)
Friday July 24
1:30pm – Québec vs B. C. (Women)
3:00pm – Québec vs B. C. (Men)
Saturday July 25
1:00pm – Alberta vs Atlantic(Women)
2 :30 pm – Albertavs Atlantic(Men)
