The Assassins are a Rugby Football Club from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and have been a member of the Manitoba Rugby Union since 1967. We are a tight-knit club that embodies camaraderie and unity and strive to field competitive rugby teams at all levels. The club currently fields one Senior Women’s team, one Senior Men’s Premier Division team, and one Senior Men’s 2nd Division team. It has been a long time that our Men’s and Women’s teams have practiced together, which fosters greater numbers, and provides the club a more supportive environment for all. This unique style of practice is not for all teams, but our members wouldn’t have it any other way.
Our Premier Men’s team won the coveted Patrons Challenge Cup for senior competition in 1970, 1976, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2021. Our Women’s team won the provincial championship in 2006, 2008, 2012, and are on a streak with wins in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
The Assassins are committed to fostering and promoting rugby in Manitoba through community outreach and volunteer activities. The club stands behind the collective belief that rugby is a life-long sport and would like nothing more than to introduce young athletes around the province to a sport that provides competition and community. The Assassins are affiliated with multiple high school rugby programs and run three Rugby Canada Rookie rugby programs (ages 5-14) in Winnipeg.
Our Mantra is Toughness, Character and Tradition; derived from the type of player this club was built on. Our style of play reflects Toughness, our players show Character in the face of adversity and in support of each other, and we have had a long history of great players that have fit this mold, Tradition.
We are always open to anyone wishing to join the Assassins. Do you have what it takes?
New members are all welcome, regardless of rugby experience and sporting backgrounds. Want to be an Assassin? Contact us at recruitment@assassinsrugby.com
Catch up on the latest Assassins news!
- Club Update – It’s time for Playoffs!Summer is coming to an end and teams only have a few more games to play! Our Premier Men’s team won their semi-final game against the Wombats, earning them a spot in the provincial final… Read more: Club Update – It’s time for Playoffs!
- 2024 Season OpenerWe began our 2024 season with three big wins from all Assassins teams! The Men’s Div 2 kicked off their season against the Wanderers in slippery conditions. With a good mix of newcomers and experienced… Read more: 2024 Season Opener
- Assassins RFC Alumni Memorial Golf TournamentWe’re only one month away from our 2nd annual Alumni Memorial golf tournament! Come join us for 18 holes of golf, a post-game meal, and opportunities to win lots of prizes. Click here to register… Read more: Assassins RFC Alumni Memorial Golf Tournament
- Assassins Trivia Night!Trivia night is coming up in a couple weeks so don’t forget to signup your team! Bring your friends, family or coworkers! Don’t have a team but you still want to participate? Contact us and… Read more: Assassins Trivia Night!