Canada ‘A’ Defeat Brazil XV 31-14 to Conclude South American Tour: Video Link
It has been a while, it seems, since a Canadian men’s XVs team has won a game against anyone besides Belgium. This win was much needed for morale and confidence.
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MLR Updates – October 2022
MLR Confirms LA and Austin Out of MLR2023 – One New Team to be Added
The MLR officially confirmed the Giltinis from LA and the Gilronis from Austin will be out of the MLR competition in 2023. Both teams, owned by Australian Adam Gilchrist, were kicked out of the playoffs last year due to, apparently, violating league rules. These violations were wideley considered to be salary cap violations, exceeding the league rules on player salaries. LA and Austin were the top two teams in the standings in the Western Conference and were contenders for the title. LA had a number of Canadian players including DTH, Lindsey Stevens, Ben Lesage, Djustice Sears-Duru and Corey Thomas.
Surrey Beavers – October 2022
Surrey Beavers Ruck for the Cure Raises Record Amount for Cancer Research
On Saturday the Surrey Beavers Ruck for the Cure event raised a record total of over $ 16,500 for Cancer research and to support some local survivors. This was the 9th Annual event for the Beavers and their first Ruck for the Cure event since Covid19.
RWC 2022 – Canada v USA
Canada Defeat USA to Finish 2nd Seed: Face USA Again in Quarter-Finals: VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Canada booked their place in the quarter-finals next weekend, they’ll face the USA again in the #2 v #7 match. In other action will be #1 NZ vs #8 Wales, #3 England v #6 Australia and #4 France v #5 Italy.
BC Rugby Weekend of October 22nd 2022
BC Premier Regional Week 6 Results: UBC Edge Pride; TWU Fall to UVic; Westshore Overcome CW
This wraps up the BC Premier Regional season, the BC Premier kicks off next weekend. We believe the Pacific Pride won the Coastal Cup even though they lost the match today to UBC, both teams have 21 points but the Pride have the better point differential both in the league and head to head. We’ll check with the team coaches and verify that later.
Canada ‘A’ vs Chile XV
Canada Lose to Chile in Chippy 9 Yellow Card Contest: Video Highlights
Even though it was billed as a development tournament, the first match saw both teams starting almost full international sides. Canada had close to 200 caps in their starting XV. The match was dominated by the referee who handed out 9 yellow cards, 5 to Brazil and 4 to Canada. Both teams scored 3 tries but Chile won with 15 points from penalties, compared to 6 from Canada. Chile were perfect on their conversions, while Canada missed one. The difference, 11 points, 36-25.
BC Youth 7s – October 2022
Trials This Weekend for BC 7s Youth Team Heading to NZ in December: Mainland October 21 & Island October 22nd
[ed. update the sessions and selections are open to boys born 2004 to 2006.]
from BCRU [with updates]
Calling all BC U17 & U18 (born 2004 to 2006) Boys who want to claim their spot on the Elite Youth 7s Team headed for New Zealand!
Coaching News – October 2022
BCSSRU 3rd Annual Pro-D Coaching Clinic on Friday, October 21, 2022: Register Now
This year there are 2 sites, one for the Lower Mainland and one for Vancouver Island.
RWC 2022 – Canada v Italy
Canada Defeat Italy to Remain Top Pool B and Second Seed in Tournament
Canada earned an important bonus point in the match against Italy which currently puts them as the second seed in the tournament as England managed a narrow win over France with no bonus point. Currently NZ are top seed with 10 points and a +68 point differential, Canada are at 10 points but with a +46 point differential, England are at 9 points with a +71 differential. If Canada can get a bonus point win against USA, they would retain the 2nd seed.
BC Rugby Weekend of October 15th 2022
BC Premier Regional Week 5 Results: Pride Edge Vikes in Friday Night Match; UBC Overpower TWU, Bays Defeat Westshore, Burnaby Top Lomas, Rowers Upset Ravens, Caps Clobber Seattle
Week 5 of the BC Premier Regional competition is in the books. On the Island, the Bays claimed the Barnard Cup. Westshore and CW will battle next week to determine the runner up. In the Coastal Cup it’s all to play for between the Pride and UBC next weekend. The Pride are at 4-1 (20 pts) and UBC are 3-2 (16 pts). On the Mainland, teams take next week off in preparation for BC Premier Week 1 on October 29th.