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Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked withÌý¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ vs. Harvard match Ìý

Published: 17 October 2024

On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the ¿´Æ¬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 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ-Harvard rugby encounter in 1874, honours this storied rivalry. ¿´Æ¬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 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Athletics & Recreation, is available for interviews. A ¿´Æ¬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 (¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Students & Staff, seniors), $5 (youths 16 and under)Ìý

  • Tickets: Ìý

  • Broadcast: Live on ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Streaming Network and CBC GemÌý

  • Pre-game: Harvard vs. ¿´Æ¬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 ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Redbirds T-shirt upon entry.Ìý

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

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