Manitoba Buffalo
Manitoba Buffalo
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Manitoba Buffalo Rugby Football Club |
| Union |
Rugby Canada
Manitoba Rugby Union |
| Nickname(s) |
Buffalo |
| Founded |
1998 |
| Location |
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Ground(s) |
Maple Grove Rugby Park |
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| Official website |
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The 'Manitoba Buffalo was a Canadian rugby union team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The team played in the Rugby Canada Super League and drew most of its players from the Manitoba Rugby Union, one of fourteen Rugby Unions that have rep teams in the RCSL.
The Buffalo played their "home" games at Maple Grove Rugby Park in Winnipeg.
The Buffalo did not participate in the 2006, 2007, or 2008 RCSL seasons.
History
In 1998, Rugby Canada and the provincial unions agreed to form the Rugby Canada Super League. Fourteen unions and sub-unions were invited to compete in the new semi-professional league.
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| The Franchise |
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Maple Grove Rugby Park
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Chairman: • Head Coach: Randy Dilk
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| RCSL seasons (7) |
1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005
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