BC Win Round Two Against USA Eagle Impact Rugby Academy to Claim Sweep of Series
BC claimed a four game sweep of the visiting Eagle Impact Rugby Academy (EIRA) with another set of wins on Saturday.
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Women’s WXV 1 in Vancouver Sept/Oct 2024
Schedule Announced for WXV 1 at BC Place and Willoughby Stadium Starting September 29th: Tickets on Sale Starting July 25th
There will be 5 match days as the WXV 1 tournament comes to Vancouver in September and October. The tournament features the top women’s teams in the World, competing at the tournament will be #1 England, #2 NZ, #3 Canada, #4 France, #7 USA, #10 Ireland. There will be 6 games at BC Place and 3 games at Willoughby Stadium in Langley. Tickets go on sale on July 25th.
History of Canadian & German Rugby Tours
German Rugby Team in Town to Face Highlanders on Saturday: A Brief History of Canadian/German Rugby Tours with Tour Programs
With the Vancouver Highlanders hosting the national German team on Saturday, July 20th, at Burnaby, we decided to take a look at some history between German Rugby and Canadian Rugby.
Canada v Romania – July 2024
Canada Defeat Romania 35-22 – First Win Over Top 20 Team Since 2021 – Full Match Video
Canada haven’t beaten a team ranked in the top 20 of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings since they defeated USA 34-21 in September 2021. Romania were ranked 20th (63.59) and Canada 22nd (60.90), this win bumps Canada up to 21st place in the rankings (61.87) which will overtake Chile (61.12). Even if Chile defeats Belgium this weekend they’ll still be knocked down to 22nd place (61.39). Romania will retain 20th spot although dropping to 62.62 in the ranking index.
BC Rugby Updates – July 2024
BC Rugby Announce 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Annual Report
The BCRU announced their 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees, which included Chris Tynan, Eddie Evans, George Puil, Gary Fumano, Ian Hyde-Lay, Rod Holloway, William Turpin. The event will occur in the fall with dates to be announced.
Olympic Rugby 7s 2024
Canada Name Women’s Rugby 7s Team for July 28-30 Olympic Tournament
Canada have named their 13 athletes for Rugby 7s at the Olympics. Only the women’s team are representing, the men didn’t qualify. One of the big stories not mentioned in the official release is that Sophie de Goede tore her ACL in training and the injury took her out of the selection pool. On the good news front Carissa Norsten has recovered from her injury and was selected for the team.
Provincial Regional Championships (PRCs) 2024
PRC Results: Vancouver Island Tide Win U18 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls; Fraser Valley West U18 Girls, Fraser Valley East U16 Boys, North Vancouver Island Tsunami U16 Girls
The Provincial Regional Championships for U18, U16 and U14 age groups wrapped up on Sunday with the Island taking four titles and Fraser Valley claiming two.
Canada v Scotland – July 2024
Canada Pummeled by Scotland 73-12: Video Highlights & Match Reports from Scottish Rugby and Rugby Canada
Canada were pummeled by what was basically a Scotland A lineup with 10 new caps. Scotland ran in 11 tries to Canada’s 2 tries.
Meraloma Rugby Updates – July 2024
Celebration of Life for Gary Fumano – 4pm Thursday, July 11 at St. James Community Hall at 3214 West 10th Ave. in Vancouver
Lifetime Meraloma Club member Gary “Gus” Fumano died on June 23, at age 84
GARY WAYNE FUMANO
“GUS”
1939 – 2024
A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 4pm Thursday, July 11 at St. James Community Hall at 3214 West 10th Ave. in Vancouver, which will be followed starting around 6:30pm that evening, as per the instructions set out in his will, with a wake at the Meraloma Clubhouse. People who knew Gus, from the Lomas or any other local Rugby Clubs, are invited to join and wear their Club colours.
Summer Rugby Camps 2024
Summer Rugby Camps for 2024: Ongoing List
We’ll update this article on Summer Rugby Camps for 2024 as new camp information is made available. If you want your camp added to the list, send a poster and a link for more details to editor@bcrugbynews.com