Canada Name Team for International U20 Tournament Hosted by University of Guelph
Rugby Canada finally issued a press release on the tournament they’re hosting in nine days. They also named the Canada squad selected for the tournament.
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Western Age-Grade Championships 2022
BC Sweep Western Championships with Wins in Boys U16 & U18, Girls U16 & U18 and Women’s U23
from BC Rugby
The 2022 Western Canada Championships made a successful return to the calendar after three thrilling days of Age-Grade Rugby wrapped up at Parkinson Recreation Park in Kelowna, BC.
Kelowna Summerfest Rugby 7s 2022
San Capri Marlins Win Elite Division of Kelowna 7s Defeating BC Bears and UBCOB Ravens
The Kelowna Rugby 7s put on an entertaining event that had both a social and elite component. There were only 3 teams in the Elite division as the touring British side had travel issues according to the live stream commentary. The three teams were BC Bears, San Capri Marlins and UBCOB Ravens. The teams were evenly matched in playing strength although BC went in as favourites based on reputation. The Marlins came out as surprise winners and defeated BC 17-7 in the final.
Commonwealth Games – 2022
South Africa and Australia Claim Gold in Men’s and Women’s 7s: Canadian Women Finish 4th and Canadian Men 7th/8th
The Canadian men and women put in strong performances in their last matches of the tournament, however both ended up in losses.
Women’s U23 Western Championship 2022
BC Announces Team for the Women’s U23 Western Championship Series July 29 & 31
from BC Rugby
BC Rugby is pleased to announce the BC Bears U23 Womens travelling roster that will face the Alberta Wolfpack in an exciting double-header at the upcoming 2022 Western Canada Championships in Kelowna.
Canada v Italy – July 2022
Canada’s Women’s XVs Defeat Italy 34-24 at Starlight Stadium in Langford
from Rugby Canada
In their first home international test match in seven years, Canadas Senior Womens 15s beat No. 6-ranked Italy 34-24 at Starlight Stadium in Langford, BC on Sunday as their Journey to the Rugby World Cup continued.
World Rugby 7s Series – July Updates
Relegation Taken Off the Table This Season as England, Wales, Scotland Join to Form Team Great Britain in 2023 Series
Japan, Wales and Canada can breath a little easier this summer as there will be no relegation of core teams this season. Previously there were to be two teams relegated in the men’s competition, Japan looked a certainty for relegation at 26 points, Wales were next in line at 31 points while Canada looked on nervously at 34 points. It was all coming down to the LA tournament in August to solve the puzzle. The drama has vanished as Wales has merged with Scotland and England to become team Great Britain for next season. There will be no relegation this season and Canada are confirmed as a core team for next season.
Youth Matches – July 2022
King Edward School (Stratford-upon-Avon) vs Island Tide U18 & U16 at Shawnigan Lake School, Monday July 25th at 5pm
King Edward VI school is touring BC and one of their matches will be against the Vancouver Island Tide, U16 and U18 teams. A quick google search shows there are several King Edward Schools (KES) in the UK – in Birmingham, Southampton and Stratford. The Southampton and Stratford schools have visited the Island before. It’s the Stratford school which is visiting this year. King Edward School in Stratford-upon-Avon is where William Shakespeare went to school in the 1570’s. Likely a half back of some sort if rugby were available at the time, always verbose and questioning on field decisions, “To be or not to be? Whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune?” – definitely not a forward.
Rugby 7s in August
Bayside 7s August 13th and Westshore 7s August 20th – Register Your Teams
There are a couple of club hosted 7s tournaments coming up in August. On August 13th is the Bayside 7s hosted by the Bayside Rugby Club and on August 20th is the Westshore 7s hosted by the Westshore Rugby Club.
Youth Rugby Camps
Sooke Youth Rugby Camp this Friday 9am to noon: Meet Djustice Sears-Duru and Members of the National Women’s XVs Team
There’s a youth rugby camp this Friday at the EMCS high school field in Sooke, 9am to noon. The camp is run by BC Grassroots Rugby and one of their high profile coaches, Djustice Sears-Duru, will be there. Also some members of the women’s XVs program will be in attendance as they prepare to face Italy on Sunday in Langford.