Capilano Rugby – March 2022

Capilano Match Reports: Premier Men Defeat Lomas, Women Win Sevens Tournament

from Capilano Rugby

Thank you to all three of our match report writers this week. Jayne Isherwood, John Langley and Steve Feenstra. All the reports can be found below.

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UBCOB Ravens – March 2022

Ravens Up Their Game: Ravens 46 – Burnaby 17

by Peter MacDonald

On a sunny day at Jericho the Ravens and their recent rival Burnaby renewed acquaintances after a two-year break in their relationship. After the Rippers came out on top in a hard-fought game against the perennially tough Lakers second squad 17-11, the premier players took the field not certain about the relative strength of their teams. It took till early in the second half to get some clarity on that matter.

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MLR 2022 – Week 5

Week 5 Results with Canadian Players Listed: Austin Remain Undefeated; Wins for New Orleans, Utah, Atlanta, Austin, New England, San Diego: MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

As we noted after Week 2, Austin look the team to beat this year and are the only undefeated side now. The following are the match results, Canadian players in the rosters, match highlights and the standings after Week 5.

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BC Rugby Weekend of March 5th 2022

BC Premier Weekend Results: CW Dominate UVic; Caps Edge Lomas; Ravens Soar Past Burnaby; UBC Sink Rowers

Castaway Wanderers 43 v University Of Victoria 15 14:45
Referee: Cole Pedrick Referee 2: Carter Haddow
Venue: Windsor Park

We said CW by +8 but it was CW by +28. We also heard reported 47-15 and 45-15 but the BCRU site has it as 43-15. Needless to say a bonus point win for CW. CW go to 2nd in the table behind the Ravens, both 4-0 with Ravens claiming an extra bonus point. UVic drop to 9th at 0-3. Next week CW visit cross town rivals James Bay while UVic host Westshore.

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Rugby World Cup 2029 & 2031

USA Sets Sights on Hosting Rugby World Cup With Introduction of Bipartisan Congressional Resolution

It seems rare for the Republicans and Democrats to agree on anything south of the border, so it’s interesting to see a bipartisan resolution with rugby as the common bond.

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Capilano Rugby – February 2022

Capilano RFC Match Reports: Men’s Premier, Div 1, Div 3 vs UBC and Women’s Div 2 vs Comox

from Capilano RFC

Premier Men by Steve Feenstra

The contest between the T-Birds and Caps turned out to be a thriller that had a bit of everything. Hard hits, shifty side line running, bad tempers, a thirty- or forty-minute delay in the first half and a deluge in the second half. Something for everybody.

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World Rugby Updates – February 2022

World Rugby Confirms Sporting Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus

from World Rugby

World Rugby reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine and the facilitation of this action by Belarus. The global rugby family is united in standing in solidarity with everyone affected by these deeply disturbing events and joins the global community in calling for the restoration of peace.

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MLR 2022 – Week 4

MLR Week 4 Results: Austin Still Looking the Team to Beat – Wins for Toronto, New York, Austin, San Diego, LA: MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

Austin still look the team to beat and this week they face a stern challenge as they travel to Seattle to play another undefeated side, the Seattle Seawolves. The result may give a hint as to who has edge in the race for the title this year.

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BC Rugby Weekend of February 26th 2022

BC Premier Results: Pride Dominate Bays, UBC Battle Past Capilano, CW Edge Westshore

Only 3 Premier matches this weekend with 2 on the Island. The Mainland game should be a good one, UBC host Capilano. Seattle come back into the schedule on March 12th, it will be interesting to see how they adjust the playoff picture with Seattle only playing 4 games, 2 home and 2 away.

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U20 Updates – February 2022

World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to Return in 2023

There’s talk of an international U20 tournament to be held this summer in Ontario to coincide with the national U19 championship. It would involve Tier 2 teams like Canada, with perhaps Portugal, USA, Chile involved. Details when they become available.

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