This is part four in the series covering the first half of November 1918. Rugby had started its league games, the influenza continued although health authorities believed it had hit its peak, the war was winding down.
It may be a while before International Rugby gets going again but the powers that be are putting that time to good use in working out a contentious issue, a global season.
from Canadian Press
TORONTO With July internationals already called off due to the global pandemic and the likely cancellation of the Americas Rugby Championship later this summer, Canada’s top rugby players may not see action until October at the earliest.
from Canadian Press
TORONTO Canadian rugby international Evan Olmstead has signed a new contract with Biarritz Olympique of the French second division.
We’re counting down the days to actually seeing live rugby again, June 13th, 25 days to go. We took a look at the team offerings on YouTube to get an idea of how the organizations are synced early on, the media departments, coaches, players and how they’re engaging their fans.
Rugby Canada released their 2018 financials this week, the 2019 financials will be released later this summer. Even though late Rugby Canada have been able to keep their head above water unlike USA Rugby who had to file for bankruptcy protection.
posted July 31 2014
BCRU Media Release
VANCOUVER, BC – British Columbias under-16 mens provincial program heads into next weeks National Festival Championships in Calgary as the three-time defending champions. The BC-Gold (BC-1) teams streak began at Calgary Rugby Park in 2011, when the squad downed Newfoundland 88-5 for the national title. BC-Blue (B-2) have also enjoyed recent success at Nationals, having won three straight bronze medals in their division.
by Phil Meyer
posted May 12 2014
In the passage to the change rooms at historic MacDonald Park is a large mural displaying JBAAs twenty-four BC Championship Trophies the year of each emblazoned thereupon. At practice and home games, our players glance at this Champions Mural going to and from the field and in ways big and small, reflect on the Navy Blue athletes from the 127 years before, upon whose shoulders present-day players stand. On Monday, graphic artists from the Victoria Department of Parks will add a record 25th Rounsfell Cup to the Mural on the Wall.
Rugby Canada media release
posted April 3 2014
LANGFORD, BC – Canadas Womens Fifteens head coach Francois Ratier has announced his long list of players selected for the upcoming Womens Rugby World Cup campaign.
posted March 28 2014
Meraloma 6 @ Burnaby Lake 59
No surprises here, Burnaby continue at the top of the standings and subsequently look forward to a home field semi-final against either Capilano or CW. Their remaining games are against Rowers and Capilano and they’re 12 points clear of 2nd place James Bay.