The MLR title match between LA and Atlanta had Canadian players on each team. On the Atlanta side were Matt Heaton, openside, and Conor Keys, second row. On the LA team were DTH on the wing and Corey Thomas at #8.
In Quantum Physics there’s a theory about reality called the Many Worlds Interpretation (MWI) which suggests an infinite number of universes are in existence, they’re continually splitting like a many-branched tree.
The 2020 (2021) Olympic Rugby 7s may be remembered for the emergence of two nations that raised their game, Fiji and China.
The list continues to grow. Damian McGrath dismissed because he supported the men’s 7s team strike. John Tait fired because he pushed the women’s 7 team too hard and was accused of bullying and abuse. Now Jamie Cudmore shot himself in the foot, with anger built up over the way his friend, John Tait, was treated by Rugby Canada and the women’s 7s team.
[ed. Amanda will be writing a few articles for BCRN this summer before returning to VIU to continue her studies. She’s also writing articles for BC Grassroots Rugby during their summer schedule. Her first assignment was to write an article introducing herself. You can reach her at whipple@bcrugbynews.com]
The men’s side of the Olympic 7s wrapped up today with Fiji repeating as Gold medalists, defeating NZ in the final. Argentina, the surprise team of the tournament, won Bronze defeating Great Britain.
The MLR season is close to wrapping up with the semis taking place this weekend. On Saturday it will be the East final with NY @ Atlanta. Quinn Ngawati is on the wing for NY and Matt Heaton will be openside for Atlanta, Conor Keys is in the reserves for Atlanta.
Thunder Indigenous Rugby are on the road in July and August holding camps in Prince Rupert, Shawnigan, Capilano, Abbotsford, Kamloops and Prince George. Although focused on identifying Indigenous athletes all aspiring rugby players are welcome to join in. The camps are free. Youth attending need to be covered by the BCRU/RC insurance, either through their local rugby club or by signing up for the BCRU/RC insurance as a Thunder player. More details and camp signup can be found at: https://thunderrugby.ca/index.php/thunder-rugby-bc-tour-august-16-23-2021/
With the playoff picture set, the last week of the regular season had some upsets as playoff teams rested key players.
Congratulations to Nate on being selected to share the flag bearing duties for Canada at the Olympics.