Week 8 of BCRU Club Schedule: Fixtures, League Leaders
The BCRU Club leagues enter Week 8, the following clubs are top of the table in their respective divisions:
The BCRU Club leagues enter Week 8, the following clubs are top of the table in their respective divisions:
I’ve always been a big believer in multi-sport athletes and how other sports can improve your rugby performance. Here are a couple of items that came across my desk.
The UBC Thunderbirds hoisted the trophy at the end of the Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship (CUMRC) after defeating the Victoria Vikes 39-7 in the Gold Medal Game.
This is a transition year for both the men’s and women’s programs as new players are tested out on the international circuit. The danger for Canada is that if the quality is too low they could be relegated from the series the following year.
The BCRU Club leagues enter Week 7, the following clubs are top of the table in their respective divisions:
from Rugby Canada
November 23, 2021 (Langford, BC) The Rugby Canada Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Allen Vansen announced today that they have agreed to begin the transition of leadership at the organization.
from Capilano media
It is with great sadness that we inform club members of the tragic passing of Steve “Sanchez” Taylor. Sanchez was tragically killed in the mudslide on Highway 99 last week. The Capilano Rugby Club offers its heartfelt condolences to the entire Taylor family. We will very much miss having Sanchez around Klahanie Park. A fundraising page has been set up to help the family and the link for this is posted below.
from Rugby Canada
Canadas Senior Womens 15s faced Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on November 21st, earning a 24-7 win in their final Fall fixture, presented by DHL Rugby. Canada overcame a first half red card and put forth a dominant second half of play to collect their third win from four matches this Fall.
MLR
The MLR season starts February 5th, the schedule is here.. Seattle will host Toronto on Sunday the 6th and the following Friday, February 11th, Toronto will host the defending champion LA Giltinis at Starlight Stadium in Langford.
[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.]