In September 2004, after some discussions on the deck of the Druids' clubhouse about entering a team in the 2005 World Masters Games, Jack Thompson registered the name “Antediluvians” with the Games and the team was born. A non-partisan name was chosen and friends from throughout the rugby community were invited to join. Players affiliated with various clubs in the Edmonton area, from Grande Prairie, Red Deer and Calgary registered. Players as far as British Columbia, Ontario and even Australia joined in until at the opening of the Masters Games, a full squad of 30 players, 2 coaches and 1 water boy was registered as the Antediluvians RFC. The Antediluvians RFC won the bronze medal for the 2005 World Masters Games in the 50 years plus division, after four hard-fought games, many beers, and a lot good times.

 

The competition passed but the camaraderie among clubs created by the preparation for the Masters Games led a strong desire to continue under the Antediluvians banner. Under the capable leadership of Eric Germain, the team continued to fun run and played in the Pacific North West Old Boys tournament in Kelowna, B.C. in September 2006, in Edmonton at Rugbyfest in the spring of 2007 and another Pacific North West Old Boys tournament in Victoria, B.C. in September 2007.

 

In November 2006, the team was accepted as a member club in the Edmonton Rugby Union. On November 13, 2007 the Antediluvians Rugby Football Club was incorporated as a not for profit Association under the Alberta Societies Act.

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The Antediluvians' women's side, the AnteDivas, were formed in 2023, and have competed in the Jasper Sevens, the Cascade Masters Icebreaker Tournament, and against a barbarians team at the 2025 Antediluvians 20th Anniversary celebration. Much like the men's side, the women's side welcomes any old rugby player, from any team, from anywhere in the world!

 

Incorporation Signing Members:

• Eric Germain   Druids RFC

• Scotty Wright  ERURS

• Rod Kurylo  Edmonton Clansmen RFC

• Mick Graham  Leprechaun – Tigers  RFC

• George Thomlison Nor’Wester’s Athletic Association