Fort McMurray Knights RFC

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Fort McMurray Knights Rugby Football Club
Union Rugby Canada
Edmonton Rugby Union
Nickname(s)Knights
Founded1974
Location Fort McMurray, Alberta
Ground(s)Westwood Field
President Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Stephen Slade
Coach(es) Flag of Israel.svg Rick Chezenko
Captain(s) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jared Walsh
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Team kit
Official website
www.facebook.com/KnightsRugby

The Fort McMurray Knights RFC was founded in 1974 and is based in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The club competes in the Edmonton Rugby Union. The club runs a number of rugby teams, a men's and women's team, as well as a junior program.

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