Muddy York RFC is Toronto's only Inclusive rugby team and Canada's second Inclusive rugby team. The team was founded by Dave Galbraith in 2003,[1] and is part of the TRU and IGR organizations. [2] Muddy York RFC is Toronto's first amateur gay team.[3]
| Full name | Toronto Muddy York Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Unions | Rugby Canada; IGR |
| Nickname(s) | Muddy |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Region | Rugby Ontario |
| Ground(s) | Sunnybrook Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| President | Kevin Joseph |
| Coach(es) | Mike |
| Official website | |
| www | |
Name and Coat of Arms edit
"Toronto Muddy York " is a tribute to the original name of Toronto. The team colors – blue and yellow – come from both the City of Toronto’s coat of arms and the Rugby School in Warwickshire, where the game was created in 1823. Blue symbolizes tradition, loyalty, unity, and strength; while yellow symbolizes success, athletic achievements, and joy.[4]
Competitions edit
Muddy has held an inaugural tournament called the Dirty Rugger Tournament, which houses the Beaver Bowl cup since 2009.[5] They have played in the Bi-Yearly Bingham cup since New York in 2006 every time[6][7][8][9]
Outside of Rugby edit
The Gay Who Wasn't Gay Enough is a Youtube video that has surpassed 500k views.[10] Muddy York was involved in a photo series called Boys will be Boys by Giovanni Capriotti.[1][11] It won first in sports at the 2017 World Press Photo of the Year awards[12][13][14][15] and the series was displayed at Bingham 2018 Amsterdam.[16] Will featured be on an episode of the upcoming season of 1 queen 5 queers.
Club Presidents and Commissioners edit
- 2003 - Dave Galbraith
- 2004 - Marc Charrier
- 2005-2006 - Mike Cole
- 2007 - Oliver S
- 2008-2009 - Brandon Taylor
- 2010-2013 - James McCabe
- 2014-2016 - John Jeffries
- 2017-2018 - Omar Aljebouri
- 2019 - Neil Littlejohns
- 2020-2021 - Ian Royer
- 2022 - Quinton Leduc
- 2023 - Kevin Joseph
Notes and references edit
- ^ a b Capriotti, Giovanni (June 24, 2015). "All gay rugby club takes the advantage". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Affliction to TRU". TRU Website. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ Mcdowell, Adam (24 Feb 2007). "They tackle Stereotypes". National Post. Toronto. p. TO27. ProQuest 330576802. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ "Muddy York coat of arms and name". Muddy York. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Beaver bowl Official page". Muddy York. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Bingham 2014 Sydney". Star Observer. No. AUGUST 16, 2014. ELIAS JAHSHAN. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "2016 Nashville". Gay Star News. No. 19 MAY 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "CANADIAN CLUBS PERFORM WELL AT BINGHAM CUP". Rugby Canada. No. 13/06/2018. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Ottawa to host international gay rugby union tournament, promoting inclusivity in sport". Ottawa Matters. No. Oct 4, 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "The Gay Who Wasn't Gay Enough". YouTube.
- ^ Capriotti, Giovanni (2016-09-02). "Boys will be Boys". World Press Photo.
- ^ "World Press Photo of the Year 2017". The Daily Telegraph. London. 13 Feb 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ^ "The world through the lens". Toronto Star (published 2017-02-14). February 13, 2017. p. A3. ProQuest 2030951107. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
Muddy York Rugby Football Players Michael Smith, left, Devin McCarney, centre, and Jean Paul Markides are photographed during a rehearsal for their performance at the annual team's drag show in Toronto.
- ^ Aboelsaud, Yasmin (February 14, 2017). "Canadian-based photographer wins World Press Photo prize with Toronto gay rugby team series". Daily Hive. Vancouver. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ^ "Gay rugby players who kiss and dress in drag win at World Press Photo Awards". No. 15 FEB 2017. Gay Star News.
- ^ "What makes gay rugby's Bingham Cup tournament so special?". Sky Sports. Jon Holmes. Retrieved 2 June 2020.