Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked withÌý91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ vs. Harvard match Ìý
On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ-Harvard rugby encounter in 1874, honours this storied rivalry. 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, 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 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Athletics & Recreation, is available for interviews. A 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ 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
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Saturday, October 19, 2024, 4:30 p.m.Ìý
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Percival Molson StadiumÌý
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$23 (General Admission), $13 (91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Students & Staff, seniors), $5 (youths 16 and under)Ìý
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Tickets: Ìý
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Broadcast: Live on 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Streaming Network and CBC GemÌý
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Pre-game: Harvard vs. 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Redbirds T-shirt upon entry.Ìý
For more details and the full history of the rivalry, visit: .Ìý