Board Members
Barb Di Nardo: Club President
Barb Di Nardo: Club President
Barb Di Nardo: Club President
Barb has a prolific history in rugby and is a staple in the Ontario Rugby Community. In addition to founding the club and being a parent of 4 TCY players she:
- Was a provincial player 1990-1993
- Was a founder of Queens Women’s Rugby 1991
- Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame Member (2018)
- Governor General Volunteer Award Recipient (2018)
Dave Spargo: VP Admin
Barb Di Nardo: Club President
Barb Di Nardo: Club President
Dave started playing rugby in 1988 he has represented a number of teams including:
- Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute
- University of Western Ontario
- Toronto Scottish RFC
- San Jose Seahawks RFC
- Ontario U23
Why rugby?: After a tragic tidily-winks accident left him with reduced mobility in his left ring finger he decided to move on to more “broad br
Dave started playing rugby in 1988 he has represented a number of teams including:
- Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute
- University of Western Ontario
- Toronto Scottish RFC
- San Jose Seahawks RFC
- Ontario U23
Why rugby?: After a tragic tidily-winks accident left him with reduced mobility in his left ring finger he decided to move on to more “broad brush sports.” Rugby was a natural fit for him. he instantly loved the physicality of the sport, and as he improved, he came to appreciate more and more the strategy and tactical nuances. Dave has made some of my best friends through rugby and works hard to support our youth to do the same.
Barry Connolly: Treasurer
Barb Di Nardo: Club President
Barry Connolly: Treasurer
Barry Connolly moved to Canada from his beloved Ireland in 2012. He has coached all age groups and is the parent of 5 TCY players and is the main conveyor belt of Rugby talent in Canada. His rugby career never quite hit the heights after he had a promising junior playing career due to the clearly jaundiced political landscape in Ireland a
Barry Connolly moved to Canada from his beloved Ireland in 2012. He has coached all age groups and is the parent of 5 TCY players and is the main conveyor belt of Rugby talent in Canada. His rugby career never quite hit the heights after he had a promising junior playing career due to the clearly jaundiced political landscape in Ireland and his busy social diary.
- Skerries Rugby Club(Youth and 3rd A’s)
- British School in Netherland Colts
- Den Haag RFC u18 (European Champions 1988)
- Blackrock College 1989-1992
- Balbriggan Rugby Club
Damien Benedict: Director Coaching
Damien Benedict: Director Coaching
Damien Benedict: Director Coaching
Damien has been coaching and playing rugby since being introduced to the world’s greatest game when he was 14 where he uncovered a passion for both the 7’s and 15’s versions of the game.
He bounced from club to club until finally calling Toronto home where he has coached various TC teams for 15 years before helping found the TC Amazons in
Damien has been coaching and playing rugby since being introduced to the world’s greatest game when he was 14 where he uncovered a passion for both the 7’s and 15’s versions of the game.
He bounced from club to club until finally calling Toronto home where he has coached various TC teams for 15 years before helping found the TC Amazons in 2016.
In addition to the Amazons, and Toronto City he currently also coaches the Provincial women’s U16 team and assists with other high performance touring teams for both 7’s and 15’s.
Damien has now been named HEAD COACH at York University's women's program. Well done Damien. Good luck!
Karlyn Tunbridge: Social Director
Damien Benedict: Director Coaching
Damien Benedict: Director Coaching
Fueled by a passion for Sport & Play is what drives Karlyn, our U18 Girls Co-Coach.
Karlyn is a Community Recreation Programmer with the City of Toronto where she excels in the Camp Experience and a training lead for the city for camps.
Her love for sports led to a love of coaching, especially coaching female athletes. Keeping girls activ
Fueled by a passion for Sport & Play is what drives Karlyn, our U18 Girls Co-Coach.
Karlyn is a Community Recreation Programmer with the City of Toronto where she excels in the Camp Experience and a training lead for the city for camps.
Her love for sports led to a love of coaching, especially coaching female athletes. Keeping girls active in sports is extremely important to her.
"What I love about coaching is that it gives me the chance to help young athletes see their potential in themselves, especially when they feel they don't have much to contribute. Everyone on a team has a role, a part to play. And it's helping these kids find that place on the team that makes me happy." "Rugby is one of the most inclusive sports that I have been a part of. It has given both my kids the opportunity to be a part of something incredibly rewarding and the club welcomed us with open arms from the moment we joined.
I jumped into a volunteer role on the team right from the start and thoroughly love every part of the craziness. It has been a fun ride so far. From the players to the parents and everything in between, this is a fantastic "family" to be part of."
Amy Flood: Media Director
Damien Benedict: Director Coaching
Amy Flood: Media Director
Amy has been a part of the Toronto City Rugby Family for almost a year after her daughter joined the club last march. Since then, she has volunteered to take on the U12 team management and has become increasingly involved in the club. Amy is a loving mother who is passionate about sports as a way to build confidence, collaboration and le
Amy has been a part of the Toronto City Rugby Family for almost a year after her daughter joined the club last march. Since then, she has volunteered to take on the U12 team management and has become increasingly involved in the club. Amy is a loving mother who is passionate about sports as a way to build confidence, collaboration and leadership. She is a long-term rugby fan and even played in England for a year. She hopes to help grow the sport in the greater Toronto area, particularly among young girls. She is a board member of the Junior Achievers Central Ontario and is committed to empowering young athletes on and off the pitch. .