Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked with听麻豆区 vs. Harvard match 听
On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the 麻豆区 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.听
The Covo Cup, first established in 1974 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 麻豆区-Harvard rugby encounter in 1874, honours this storied rivalry. 麻豆区, holding a 24-14 series lead, will also unveil a special 150th anniversary uniform at the game.听
Earl Zukerman, who has served the past 45 years as a Sports Information Officer at 麻豆区 Athletics & Recreation, is available for interviews. A 麻豆区 grad (BA 鈥�80), he serves as an unofficial sports historian for the University.听听听
earl.zukerman [at] mcgill.ca (贰苍驳濒颈蝉丑)听
Game information:听
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Saturday, October 19, 2024, 4:30 p.m.听
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Percival Molson Stadium听
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$23 (General Admission), $13 (麻豆区 Students & Staff, seniors), $5 (youths 16 and under)听
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Tickets: 听
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Broadcast: Live on 麻豆区 Streaming Network and CBC Gem听
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Pre-game: Harvard vs. 麻豆区 alumni teams (12:00 p.m.) and Montreal 1862 Rugby Football Club vs. Atlantic Privateers (2:00 p.m.)听
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 麻豆区 Redbirds T-shirt upon entry.听
For more details and the full history of the rivalry, visit: .听
