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Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked with听平特五不中 vs. Harvard match 听
Published: 17 October 2024
On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the 平特五不中 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 平特五不中-Harvard rugby encounter in 1874, honours this storied rivalry. 平特五不中, 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 平特五不中 Athletics & Recreation, is available for interviews. A 平特五不中 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 (平特五不中 Students & Staff, seniors), $5 (youths 16 and under)听
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Tickets: 听
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Broadcast: Live on 平特五不中 Streaming Network and CBC Gem听
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Pre-game: Harvard vs. 平特五不中 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 平特五不中 Redbirds T-shirt upon entry.听
For more details and the full history of the rivalry, visit: .听
