Fredericton Loyalist Rugby Club: Loyal Fans' and Supporters' Page

This evening the Loyalists' U17 Boys held their end of year awards.

Lots of different players were voted by their teammates which was great to.see!

Please say congrats to the following winners with many shared wins:

Most I.proved: Aiden Trecartin
Rookies of the Year: JP Nolan and Felix Bonneau
MVP Back: Keegan Harper
MVPs Forward: Darius Garner , Owen Arseneau, Cef Ward
Team MVP: Gavin McIntyre

The team will.be travelling to Dartmouth this Sunday to play the Pig Dogs before heading back to school.

Awesomness

Provincial Finals Bound For Men’s B and A

The Senior Men’s B defeated Moncton Black Tide on Saturday to advance to the provincial finals in two weeks time. The club will be hosting both the Men’s A and B finals on September 12th vs the Saint John Trojans.

Try Scorers: Lee (2 and first Loyalist try), Charlie Preston (2), Connor Finnamore ,Calder Bowland, Tanner Francis, Darius Garner, Curtis Lauzon, Isaac Arsenault

Converts: Gavin McIntyre (1)
Player of the Match: Cam Donald

UNB vs Loyalist Women Laura Stairs Memorial Game.

In a great spirited match of social rugby both sides played to the true spirit of the game. UNB was able to come out on top in this annual match. Laura’s family was on hand for the game and enjoyed a great game in Laura’s memory. Another great aspect of the game was young ref, Isabelle Jewett, who plays for ESA and the U17 Loyalist girls, being in the middle for her first game ever and comported herself very well.

Player of the Match: Marissa Walcott.

Provincial Mens’ Finals Home Double Header, Sept 12th.

Men’s B: SJ Trojans @ Loyalists. KO 1pm
Men’s A: SJ Trojans @ Loyalists. KO 3pm

Saturday is a Rugby Day!
Home Double Header with the Men's B Semi-Final and Laura Stairs Memorial Game.

12pm. Women vs UNB
2pm: Semi Final Men's B vs Moncton.

As well, will.be showing the Men's game South Africa vs New Zealand.

Awesomness

Happy Friday!

Double header hitting da club this Saturday!

Laura Stairs Memorial Game and Men's B Semi Final. Great way to spend a Saturday.

Laura Stairs Game:Women vs UNB 12pm KO
Semi Final: Mens B vs Moncton. KO 2pm.

See you on the berm!

Afternoon Loyalists,

Sad to share news of the passing of former Loyalist coach David Pirie. Here is the obituary - https://mcadamsfh.com/tribute/details/2564/David-Pirie/obituary.html

David coached the club's men's team in the late 1980's before handing the reins to fellow Scotsman Keith McAlpine. After his time coaching he became an organizer/coach for the mini rugby program.

Before passing the torch to Keith he took them over from Peter Pacey and Malcom MacAfee who had coached in player/coach capacities the previous year. I asked Dad for his thoughts on David and he shared the following:

"David was a Scotsman through and through and true Blue. With his Scottish brogue, his quick wit and penchant for true grit, Dave was a great coach and mentor. He loved rugby and and embrated the club wholeheartedly.

He also loved life and his wife and family, and we share their grief and send them sympathy and empathy in their loss and mourning. Let us all raise a toast and down a dram in his honour."

Simon Pacey also asked Loyalist historian George Bidlake to share what he could about David and he found some quotes in the Gleaner from him in the lead up the the 1989 season. Very interesting to see that history and his perspective on the upcoming season 37 years ago.

Dave's prediction was that 'If the players can direct their skills and energy in a positive way, I'm quite confident we can make the Caledonia Cup." His prediction was spot on; the team made the Caledonia Cup but suffered a narrow loss the Halifax RFC at home that year.

Per the obituary, as per David's wishes there will be no funeral ceremony. So to honour Dave's contribution to the club we will raise a glass to him after training tonight at the club around 8pm. Please join if you are able.

Also, per the obituary, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sara Burns Forever Fund through the Fredericton Community Foundation website, www.fredfdn.ca/donate.

Rest in peace David and thank you for your contributions to the club.

Happy Wednesday!

The 2026 Fredericton Loyalists Co-Ed Touch Rugby League starts this evening with 6 teams vying for some fun and exercise. The league runs over a 6 week period, each Wednesday evening. 2 games an evening.

Even got fancier with the schedule this year too!

630pm KO.

Stop on by to even watch, the clubhouse will be open!

One day away!!!!
5 team registered.
Lots of Lone Wolves as well who we will find a home for.
Starts tomorrow, Weds Aug 26th.
Never too late to join in the fun.

Happy Monday!

Home Double Header On Tap!!!

Our Senior Men's B are in the semi-final vs Moncton Black Tide Rugby Page B while our Senior Women host UNB Women’s Rugby in a friendly in the annual Laura Stairs Memorial Game.

Both games at Loyalists Rugby Club

Laura Stairs Memorial Game: UNB Women @ Loyalist Women. KO 12pm.

Men's B Semi-Finals: Moncton B @ Loyalists B. KO 2pm.

As well, we will be showing two men International test matches as well!

South Africa vs New Zealand. KO 12:10 AT
Argentina vs Australia. KO 4:00pm.

That's a Wrap for U14 and U17 Boys and Girls for the 2026 Summer Season.

However, all sides will.be going on tour to Dartmouth Sept 6th to play the Dartmouth Pig Dogs

Huge thanks to all the sponsors who help keep costs down and get more kids playing rugby year to year.

Trites Orthodontics
Gorham Real Estate
Comfort Catering@
Doak's Plumbing & Heating
Bringloe Feeney

Massive thanks to all coaches for all their time coaching and organizing.
U14: Nigel Cornelius , Luke Mercer, Kristen Dawn ,
U17 Girls: Derek Bailey , Alison Aiton , Cassie Scholten , Riley Quartermain , and Raymond Lecoste.
U17 Boys: Branden Howe , Chris McHugh , Steven Pham , Ian Barry Matthew and yours truly

And to all parents and guardians who drove their kids to practice and games so their kids could play, thank you

And to referees, we can't play without you. Awesome.

Till 2027!!

Sunday is a rugby day!

Our U17 and U14 Boys and Girls teams will be concluding their seasons today after a great summer of rugby.

Huge thanks to our youth sponsors who help support kids playing rugby and keeping costs down year to year.

Trites Orthodontics
Comfort Catering
Bringloe Feeney
Doak's Plumbing & Heating
Riverside Montessori
Gorham Real Estate.

Stop on by to enjoy some great rugby!