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]

Muddy York RFC
Full nameToronto Muddy York Rugby Football Club
UnionsRugby Canada; IGR
Nickname(s)Muddy
Founded2003
RegionRugby Ontario
Ground(s)Sunnybrook Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
PresidentKevin Joseph
Coach(es)Mike
Official website
www.muddyyork.ca

Name and Coat of Arms

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"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

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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

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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

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  • 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 Michado Royer
  • 2022 - Quinton Leduc
  • 2023-2024 - Kevin Joseph

Notes and references

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  1. ^ a b Capriotti, Giovanni (June 24, 2015). "All gay rugby club takes the advantage". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Affliction to TRU". TRU Website. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  3. ^ Mcdowell, Adam (24 Feb 2007). "They tackle Stereotypes". National Post. Toronto. p. TO27. ProQuest 330576802. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Muddy York coat of arms and name". Muddy York. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Beaver bowl Official page". Muddy York. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Bingham 2014 Sydney". Star Observer. No. AUGUST 16, 2014. ELIAS JAHSHAN. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  7. ^ "2016 Nashville". Gay Star News. No. 19 MAY 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  8. ^ "CANADIAN CLUBS PERFORM WELL AT BINGHAM CUP". Rugby Canada. No. 13/06/2018. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Ottawa to host international gay rugby union tournament, promoting inclusivity in sport". Ottawa Matters. No. Oct 4, 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  10. ^ "The Gay Who Wasn't Gay Enough". YouTube. 2 June 2011.
  11. ^ Capriotti, Giovanni (2016-09-02). "Boys will be Boys". World Press Photo.
  12. ^ "World Press Photo of the Year 2017". The Daily Telegraph. London. 13 Feb 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "Gay rugby players who kiss and dress in drag win at World Press Photo Awards". No. 15 FEB 2017. Gay Star News.
  16. ^ "What makes gay rugby's Bingham Cup tournament so special?". Sky Sports. Jon Holmes. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
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