Welcome to North Saskatchewan Rugby Union

Additional Information

Saskatoon Minor runs many rugby programs throughout the calendar year, with the main spring program running May through June. Saskatoon Minor Rugby also administrates the North Saskatchewan Rugby Union (NSRU) junior high school league on behalf of the NSRU member organizations.

Why Play Rugby?

Rugby is a great way to get exercise and develop movement and athletic skills.
Learn rugby values: Integrity, Respect, Solidarity, Passion, and Discipline.
Join a close-knit, friendly, and growing community of individuals and families.
Rugby is a fun sport that can be played at all ages in both contact and non-contact formats!

Our Program:

Minor Rugby (6-12): The Saskatoon Minor Rugby program utilizes the Rookie Rugby model to introduce youth to rugby and develop their skills in a fun environment. The Rookie Rugby program has been structured with exercises appropriate for each stage of a participant’s athletic development. Saskatoon Minor works with participants of all skill levels to develop physical literacy, learn rugby skills, and have fun through gameplay. The Minor rugby program is a non-contact program.
Introduction to Contact (12-14): Saskatoon Minor Rugby will work with youth to develop contact rugby skills in a safe environment. The goal of the Introduction to Contact program is to develop the correct technique and comfort level required to minimize the risk of injury as participants move from non-contact to contact rugby.
Junior Rugby (14-18): The NSRU Junior league consists of men’s and women’s teams from Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Warman, Lashburn, and Meadow Lake competing in both 7s and 15s rugby. Junior rugby is a full-contact rugby program - participants are trained in proper tackling technique before taking the field.

Registration & Pricing:

Registration is now open! Saskatoon Minor Rugby programs require registration through the Rugby Canada insurance system. See below for the registration prices - and benefits! - for each Saskatoon Minor Program.

On this site you'll have to click on our province, scroll down to NSRU Minor Rugby and select the appropriate option for your child.

You can choose one of the following:

U6 non-contact (ages 3-5) cost: $89.76
U9 non-contact (ages 6-8) cost: $94.93
U12 Intro to contact ( ages 9-11) cost $105.25
U15 Intro to contact ( ages 12-14) Cost: $115.58*
U18 Junior Contact (ages 15-18) Cost: $152.53*

*Depending on competition and travel there might be additional costs on a per team basis for the U15 and U18 age groups.

The season will run for 8 weeks starting the first week of May with an option for an additional 2 weeks depending on weather.

U6-U12 groups will be practicing at our clubhouse at 134 English crescent on Sundays at 3PM.
U15 and U18 age groups practice times will vary depending on coaches and teams. This will be updated before April 22nd as by then we will know registration for these age groups and be able to plan a season.

At the end of the registration please indicate your child's t-shirt size and we will have these at the first week of our Season in May. It does give an option for shorts but please ignore that, we will not have rugby shorts available.

North Saskatchewan Rugby Union