Michael Smith Signs with San Diego Legion of the MLR: We Look at the Timeline since 2015
Our rugby articles on Michael Smith began in January 2015 when he represented the BCRU at the Vegas 7s, he was at Earl Marriott HS at the time.
Author Archive: BCRN
Women’s Premier in the UK
Saracens Boast Four Canadians in Roster with Return of Mackenzie Carson
A reader sent the following article in from the Saracens website. Mackenzie Carson won the George Jones Scholarship in 2017 and the John Cannon Memorial Award in 2018, both funds are administered by the Canadian Rugby Foundation.
Rugby in the Community
Fire Reported at Edmonton Clansmen Rugby Clubhouse – Club Reports Damage Isolated to Change Room
[ed. glad to hear the damage was minimal. Rugby clubs across Canada will be hoping for a spring start to rugby. ]
from Edmonton Clansmen Rugby Club
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Hello Clansmen. For those that are not already aware, the clubhouse experienced a fire in the basement early this morning. The damage is not extensive and is mostly isolated to the men’s change room. Fire investigators have handed off the building to us and we are now awaiting a visit from the insurance investigator which will take place this afternoon.
Return to Rugby Updates – January 2021
BCRU Issues Update on Return to Rugby: Extension of Current Public Health Order Continues to Friday, February 5, 2021
from BCRU
January 8, 2021 (Vancouver, BC) Yesterday afternoon, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the extension of the current Public Health Order through to Friday, February 5, 2021, at midnight. This includes the restrictions that are in place for sport, which includes reduced participant numbers and 3 metres physical distancing maintained at all times. The Public Health Order, which was most recently updated on December 24, 2020, can be viewed here.
Rugby Around the World
Japan Times Article States Union Plans National University Championship Final in Tokyo Despite State of Emergency Called on Friday
This is a story worth following, it seems incredible that the JRFU would continue with the match with a full crowd when the government has called a State of Emergency starting Friday. The match is scheduled to kickoff Monday, January 11th, which is a holiday in Japan.
Up to 17,000 may attend national university rugby final next week – from Japan Times
MLR Player Updates – January 2021
Travis Larsen Signs with San Diego Legion
Nanaimo born Travis Larsen has signed with the San Diego Legion for the 2021 MLR season. DJ Coil had this to say in his article:
Return to Rugby Updates – January 2021
What Will Return to Rugby Look Like in BC – What Protocols Will MLR Use – European Clubs Disagree on Testing Protocols
Although we’re a ways away from full contact rugby in BC, perhaps April, the discussions going on in Europe now may give a hint of what’s in store. The European discussions may actually be more pertinent to MLR as a pro league than amateur club rugby in BC but it’s a place to start.
Langley Rugby Club – January 2021
Langley Rugby Club Adds Four Acres to Crush Crescent Facility for Second Playing Field Plus Parking
Most rugby people in BC will have had at least a few visits to Crush Crescent. Whether at the junior level, senior level or old boys, it was always a physical game when Langley were hosting.
Players in the News – January 2021
Nova Scotia Chief Medical Officer Draws Inspiration from Rugby Experience
An article by Bryan Ray was featured in CBC Halifax. Bryan is better known in the rugby community as one of the Editors of Americas Rugby News but is now listed as an Associate Producer with CBC Halifax, congrats Bryan.
Season’s Greetings 2020
Thanks to Sponsors and Supporters – Merry Christmas & Best Wishes in the New Year
This is the Christmas message we used in 2017, the part thanking sponsors and supporters, not much has changed in that regard. We’ve added Gilbert Canada to the sponsorship family, so a special shout out to them in 2020 and their Sales Manager, Robin MacDowell.