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Senior Women

Senior Women: Team Members

Overview

Senior rugby in Ontario is open to players 19+, played under full-contact World Rugby Laws, and welcomes athletes of all experience levels. Markham Irish competes in the TRU Premiership with a strong emphasis on player safety, skill development, and team play. While we proudly support players at every stage of their rugby journey, many Markham Irish women have gone on to play at the post-secondary, provincial and national levels.

The program also carries a strong tradition of success, including an OWL Cup championship in 2006, an OWL League title in 2008, and multiple TRU championships.

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Schedule

The outdoor season runs May through September, often with a fall sevens program and indoor winter training January through April.

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Practices

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–8:30pm at the clubhouse, 150 Austin Drive.

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Games

Saturdays at 12:00pm with the occasional Friday evening game. Excludes long weekends.

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Offseason

Indoor training during select Saturday mornings January through April.

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2026 Coaching Team

Director of Women’s Rugby: Elissabeth Avramenko

Head Coach: Braeden Cockburn

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Senior Women: Schedule

2026 Game Schedule

  • Multiple Dates
    Oct 31, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Oct 31, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Keep building strength, fitness and confidence this off season with a training program designed specifically for our female rugby athletes!
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  • Multiple Dates
    Nov 07, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Nov 07, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Keep building strength, fitness and confidence this off season with a training program designed specifically for our female rugby athletes!
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  • Multiple Dates
    Nov 14, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Nov 14, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Keep building strength, fitness and confidence this off season with a training program designed specifically for our female rugby athletes!
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  • Multiple Dates
    Nov 21, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Nov 21, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Keep building strength, fitness and confidence this off season with a training program designed specifically for our female rugby athletes!
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  • Nov 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Lara's Restaurant and Banquet Hall, 155 Consumers Rd #106, North York, ON M2J 0A3, Canada
    Nov 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Lara's Restaurant and Banquet Hall, 155 Consumers Rd #106, North York, ON M2J 0A3, Canada
    Join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize our Senior Men's and Women's teams, honour outstanding achievements, and wrap up another season with the Markham Irish family!
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  • Multiple Dates
    Nov 28, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Nov 28, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Keep building strength, fitness and confidence this off season with a training program designed specifically for our female rugby athletes!
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  • Multiple Dates
    Dec 05, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Dec 05, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Keep building strength, fitness and confidence this off season with a training program designed specifically for our female rugby athletes!
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  • Multiple Dates
    Dec 12, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Dec 12, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    Urban Strength, 38 Innovator Ave Unit 10, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2, Canada
    Keep building strength, fitness and confidence this off season with a training program designed specifically for our female rugby athletes!
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