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Rugby > Niagara Thunder

Established in 2004, Niagara Thunder draws elite players from teams in the Ontario Rugby Union's Marshall and Keenan and Niagara Rugby Unions (NRU) Premier divisions. The Thunder play their "home" games in Hamilton (Mohawk Sports Park) and nearby Burlington, Oakville, and Brantford. The Super League is played in an Eastern and Western conference format with the winner of each conference playing each other to determine the Canadian Championship for the MacTier Cup. More information on the Thunder can be found at www.niagarathunderrugby.com.

Thunder eye spot in Eastern Conference rugby showdown
The Niagara Thunder rumbled over the Ottawa Harlequins, 44-14, and secured a chance to again compete for the eastern conference championship in their final Rugby Canada Super League game against the Newfoundland Rock.

Rugby visitors silence Thunder in exhibition
Fans were treated to fast-paced action at Sherwood Forest Park in Burlington Thursday night as the Niagara Thunder took on the visiting Leicestershire County team from England. In the end, the visitors would emerge victorious, 27-7.

Thunder face formidable foe in rugby exhibition
On Thursday (May 29), the Niagara Thunder Rugby club will welcome the Leicestershire Rugby Union. The visitors from England and the Thunder (of the Rugby Canada Super League) will play an exhibition game at the Burlington Rugby Club in Burlington.

Even federal aid can't save Keltics from the Thunder
After a decisive victory over New Brunswick Black Spruce on Saturday, the Thunder rugby team improved its performance Monday (May 19) with a 49-5 result over the visiting Nova Scotia Keltics.

Black Spruce shaken by Niagara Thunder in Super League rugby
After a tentative start by both sides, the Niagara Thunder led New Brunswick Black Spruce by 16-0 at half-time and racked up the tempo in the second half to finish 42-5 over the tiring but game visitors.

Niagara Thunder kick off rugby season with fundraiser
Nearly 100 enthusiastic rugby supporters gathered for the annual Niagara Thunder organizations Legends of Rugby spring fundraiser which featured guest speaker Mike James, one of Canada's legendary international players.

Thunder cracks the Rock for Eastern Canadian rugby title
On Saturday (Aug. 4) the Niagara Thunder put on a display of almost flawless rugby to dethrone the defending Rugby Canada Super League champions, the Newfoundland Rock. The Thunder will face Saskatchewan on Aug. 18 for the 2007 RCSL championship.

Thunder aim to stop The Rock's rugby streak at two
The final game of the Eastern Division Rugby Canada Super League takes place Saturday in Burlington, with the winner advancing to the national final. This will be Niagara Thunder's third try to unseat the Newfoundland Rock for the divisional crown.

Rugby showdown likely between Newfoundland and Niagara
The Niagara Thunder and Newfoundland Rock have potentially set the table for a winner take all encounter in Burlington on Aug. 4. Both squads had bonus point victories on the weekend to lead the Rugby Canada Super League's Eastern Conference.

Thunder rattle Toronto Xtreme for first in RCSL
The Niagara Thunder were in their element and it gave them first place in the Rugby Canada Super League. Playing in constant rain and a strong wind on Saturday, the Thunder moved ahead of Toronto in the East division with a 27-0 win over the Xtreme.

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