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, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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!
- Celebrating the 2026 Assassins BanquetAnother season in the books, and another great night celebrating the people who make this club what it is. Thank you to all our players, alumni, families and friends who joined us for the 2026… Read more: Celebrating the 2026 Assassins Banquet
- A Tough End to the Season, But Plenty to Be Proud OfEvery season has its highs and lows, and unfortunately, this one came to an end sooner than we had hoped. Women’s Premier After six consecutive championship titles, the Assassins Women’s championship reign came to an… Read more: A Tough End to the Season, But Plenty to Be Proud Of
- Assassins Academy is here!Starting mid-May and running through the summer and fall, this program is built for U16–U18 athletes who want more. More reps. More development. More competition. Stay involved in rugby beyond your high school season while… Read more: Assassins Academy is here!
- Another High School Academy Day in the booksSnow and cold couldn’t slow us down as a record-breaking 150 athletes hit the field and made it an unforgettable day of rugby. The energy, compete level, and commitment from these athletes proved that nothing… Read more: Another High School Academy Day in the books
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