Week 6 of BCRU Club Schedule: Fixtures, League Leaders
[Note: Due to highway closures and gas shortages in some areas, the schedule is very volatile this weekend. Check the BCRU fixtures page for updates.]
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Women’s National University Championship – 2021
Queen’s Wins National Title – Sophie de Goede Named Tournament MVP: UVic Finish 4th and UBC 5th
Queen’s won the national women’s university title for the first time. The tournament MVP was Victoria’s Sophie de Goede.
Women’s XVs November Tour 2021
Canada Lose to England 51-12 – Face Wales on Sunday
It was no surprise that #1 England would dominate, they’re far ahead of the pack based on recent results. England defeated NZ 56-15 last weekend which would put Canada on par with #2 NZ in terms of comparison. France #4 may actually be the on form team for second as they defeated NZ 38-13 on the weekend.
Coastal Cup 2021 – Week 8
Vancouver Wave Win Inaugural Coastal Cup with 26-17 Win Over Pacific Pride – Full Match Video: UBC Finish Season with Win Over Crimson Tide
The Vancouver Wave won the inaugural Coastal Cup championship with a 26-17 win over the Pacific Pride national development academy. The Wave led throughout and were up 16-5 at the half. They were up 26-5 with a few minutes left before the Pride answered back with two late scores.
Canada v Belgium – November 2021
Canada Defeat Belgium 24-0 Despite a Red and Yellow Card: FULL MATCH VIDEO
The Canadian men’s XVs team will end a horrendous year with one bright glimmer, a win against Belgium with 14 men. Michael Smith received a red card at the 17 minute mark and Canada had to play short for the remainder of the match. The play looked innocuous enough in real time, the ref didn’t pick it up but the TMO did after the fact. Smith’s shoulder made contact with a player’s head while the player was on the ground trying to wrestle the ball away from Tyler Rowland.
BC Rugby Schedule – November 13-14 2021
Week 5 of BCRU Club Schedule: Fixtures, League Leaders and Coastal Cup Matches
While the Club leagues enter Week 5, the Coastal Cup enters it’s final weekend.
BC Boys High School Rugby – November 2021
Adam Roberts Hosts High School Rugby Think Tank for Saturday December 4th: Online Registration
Adam Roberts who has been heavily involved in rugby development in BC has taken the initiative to organize a meeting December 4th, specifically looking at growing the boys game at the high school level in BC. His note is below along with a link to register.
Vancouver Wave – November 2021
Fundraising Announcement – Support the Wave with a Langara Fishing Adventure Auction
by Peter Muirhead
The Vancouver Wave are proud to announce an exciting opportunity thanks to our partnership with Langara Fishing Adventures. In support of the Vancouver Wave men’s team for the 2021 Coastal Cup, a fishing trip for two is up for auction! The trip is valued at more than $11,000. Money raised will go towards successfully running this year’s campaign, including covering field rental, travel, equipment and kit expenses, medical/trainer supplies, and general operating costs.
Coastal Cup 2021 – Week 7
Coastal Cup Results Week 7: Tide, Wave and Thunderbirds Claim Wins – Final Showdown Next Weekend Wave v Pride
Vancouver Island Crimson Tide 18 – TWU Spartans 8
The best result for the TWU program this season as they kept the game close. This is their match report:
Canada v Portugal – November 2021
Canada Lose to Portugal 20-17 – Last Minute Hail Mary Try Gives Portugal the Win: FULL MATCH VIDEO
Canada were leading in the match 17-15 with time showing elapsed on the on-screen clock. The forwards were trying to run the clock down with pick and goes but when Conor Keys had a go, he hit the ground in an awkward position, the support was a fraction late arriving and Portugal won the penalty.