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Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked withÌýÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ vs. Harvard match Ìý

Published: 17 October 2024

On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Redbirds will face off against the Harvard Crimson at Molson Stadium in a historic rugby match commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate rugby game in North America.Ìý

The Covo Cup, first established in 1974 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ-Harvard rugby encounter in 1874, honours this storied rivalry. ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, holding a 24-14 series lead, will also unveil a special 150th anniversary uniform at the game.Ìý

Earl Zukerman, who has served the past 45 years as a Sports Information Officer at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Athletics & Recreation, is available for interviews. A ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ grad (BA ’80), he serves as an unofficial sports historian for the University.ÌýÌýÌý

earl.zukerman [at] mcgill.ca (·¡²Ô²µ±ô¾±²õ³ó)Ìý

Game information:Ìý

  • Saturday, October 19, 2024, 4:30 p.m.Ìý

  • Percival Molson StadiumÌý

  • $23 (General Admission), $13 (ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Students & Staff, seniors), $5 (youths 16 and under)Ìý

  • Tickets: Ìý

  • Broadcast: Live on ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Streaming Network and CBC GemÌý

  • Pre-game: Harvard vs. ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ alumni teams (12:00 p.m.) and Montreal 1862 Rugby Football Club vs. Atlantic Privateers (2:00 p.m.)Ìý

A commemorative plaque will be unveiled before the game, and the half-time show will feature a youth team scrimmage. Fans will receive a complimentary ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Redbirds T-shirt upon entry.Ìý

For more details and the full history of the rivalry, visit: .Ìý

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