About the Vikings Rugby Club
Founded in 1959, the Oshawa Vikings Rugby Club was born when Chris Krause convened a group of 35 local rugby enthusiasts to start a community-focused rugby club in the Durham Region. Since then, the club has grown into a cornerstone of rugby in Durham Region, welcoming players of all ages, genders, and abilities.
What We Offer
A complete youth and junior program — from U6 / U8 co-ed minis through to U18 — for both boys and girls.
Senior-level rugby for men and women, giving players of all ages a chance to continue playing competitively.
A full Mixed-Ability Rugby program, welcoming individuals of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and experiences into the sport with inclusivity and respect.
We believe rugby should be accessible to everyone — no matter age, experience, or ability.
Our Legacy & Achievements
The Vikings have one of the largest continuous Junior Girls Rugby programs in Ontario, seeing many girls progress all the way to senior women’s rugby.
In 2014, we were honoured with the award for Junior Program of the Year by Rugby Ontario — a recognition of our dedication to youth development.
The Vikings became the first Mixed-Ability Sports (MAS) accredited rugby club in North America.
In 2022, our Mixed-Ability team became the first Canadian club to play at the International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament (IMART) — competing internationally, and bringing home strong performances.
In 2025, we were honoured with the award for Junior Boys Program of the Year by Rugby Ontario — a recognition of our dedication to youth development.
Our Mission & Values
At the heart of the Vikings is a commitment to community, inclusivity, and lifelong participation. We strive to:
Provide opportunities for children, youth, adults, and families to play rugby in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Keep costs accessible — working with sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters to ensure financial barriers don’t stop someone from joining.
Promote respect, teamwork, sportsmanship and a love for the game — whether you’re new, returning, seasoned, or coming from a different life experience.
Break down barriers to sport through Mixed-Ability Rugby, ensuring that everyone who wants to play has a chance.
Join the Viking Family
Whether you’re a first-time player, a seasoned athlete, young or adult, able-bodied or coming from different life circumstances — if you love rugby, there’s a place for you here. The Oshawa Vikings are more than a club: we’re a community.