Men's Rugby

Carleton Ravens Men’s Rugby 2025-26 Eligibility Certificate

Team Captain
Oliver Davey – Team Captain (2026 Season)

Coaching Staff

Head Coach – Matty Bouchard

Forwards / Defence Coach – Colin Evans

Backs Coach – Jason Duff

Scrum Coach – Sebastien Cray

Player Development Coach – Dylan Tran

Recruiting

The Carleton Ravens Men’s Rugby program recruits driven student‑athletes who want to compete at the university level while developing as players, students, and leaders.

Recruiting Questionnaire

What We Look For in Players

Strong work ethic and competitive mindset

Coachability and willingness to learn

Commitment to team culture and accountability

Athleticism and physical readiness for university rugby

Leadership potential on and off the field

Player Development

The Ravens program focuses on long‑term athlete development including position‑specific skills, rugby IQ, strength and conditioning, and leadership growth.

Recruiting Process

Complete the recruiting questionnaire

Coaching staff reviews submissions

Potential follow‑up contact with prospects

Opportunities to attend practices or recruitment events

Why Play at Carleton

Carleton University offers a strong academic environment combined with the opportunity to compete in a competitive university rugby program focused on culture, development, and performance.

Players entering the Ravens program follow a development pathway that builds physical preparation, technical skill, tactical awareness, and leadership over the course of their university careers. Ravens rugby is built on work ethic, camaraderie, and relentless physical rugby. The program emphasizes accountability, discipline, and pride in representing Carleton University.

Wearing the Ravens jersey represents more than playing rugby. It represents commitment to the program, to teammates, and to the standards that define Carleton Ravens rugby. Ravens players are expected to demonstrate discipline, accountability, and pride every time they step on the training field, in the classroom, and in competition.

Our standards emphasize:

Work Ethic – Training with intensity, preparing physically and mentally, and pushing to improve every day.
Camaraderie – Supporting teammates, building trust, and putting the team before individual recognition.
Physicality – Playing a relentless, disciplined, and fearless brand of rugby.
Accountability – Owning individual performance and upholding team expectations on and off the field.
Pride – Representing Carleton University with professionalism and respect.

Every player who joins the Ravens program becomes part of a culture built on hard work, respect for the game, and commitment to the success of the team.

Ravens Program Motto
Work relentlessly. Stand together. Represent the Ravens Jersey with pride.

Program Philosophy – Head Coach

At Carleton Ravens Rugby, our mission is to develop student-athletes who compete with discipline, toughness, and pride in representing the university. Our program is built on hard work, accountability, and brotherhood. We believe success in rugby comes from players committing to daily improvement, supporting their teammates, and embracing the physical and mental challenges of the game. Every player in the program contributes to a culture that values preparation, resilience, and respect for the game.

— Matty Bouchard, Head Coach

2026 Season Schedule

To be announced

Executive Contacts:

Club President, cumensrugbyclub@gmail.com

VP Finance, vpfinance.curfc@gmail.com

Registrar, registrar.cumensrugby@gmail.com