Author Archive: MarkB

In Memory Of… April 2025

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Celebration of Life for Brent Johnston at Windsor Park on May 24th

There will be a celebration of life for Brent Johnston at Windsor Park on May 24th. There will be drinks and food available. They are expecting a decent crowd so they are advising that besides the usual Windsor Park parking, there is extended parking at Oak Bay Marina with a short two block walk to Windsor. There will be donation jars for a fund that Brent held close to his heart. Drinks have been kindly sponsored by a variety of folks, JBAA and Cowichan each contributed kegs.

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High School Rugby Updates – May 2025

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In Touch Newsletter Issue 10 by Phil Smith – Shawnigan and Brentwood Book Spots in Island Finals

This week, Shawnigan held off a persistent Oak Bay in their AAA semi-final, while Brentwood made light work of Mt Douglas in the AA semi. In the junior boys, Oak Bay beat Shawnigan to win the Island Championship.

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MLR Rugby – Round 14

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MLR Week 14: Houston Leads West and New England Leads East – 26 Canadian Players in Action

There were 26 Canadian players participating in Week 14 of MLR, 15 starters and 11 in the reserves. Week 14 was another strange schedule week with the week starting with a Tuesday match and finishing with a Monday match. Old Glory played twice on Tuesday and Sunday. There are 3 weeks left in the regular season schedule and Houston leads the West and New England leads the East. Shane O’Leary scored 15 points in the Miami upset over New England with a try, 2 penalties, and 2 conversions.

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Back in History – May 18 2013

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Canada Women Finish Amsterdam 7s in 2nd Place Defeating USA and England: Team Included Heather Moyse, Mandy Marchak, Kayla Moleschi, Brittany Waters, Karen Paquin, Bianca Farella, Jen Kish, Magali Harvey…

With not much rugby news to write about this Sunday on Victoria Day Weekend, I decided to go back in the time machine in our database and found this gem from May 18th 2013. The women’s 7s team competing at the Amsterdam 7s. Amazingly the video highlights are still up on YouTube so you can watch the Day 1 and 2 highlights in the write-ups for 2013 below. Have a great Victoria Day Weekend in 2025!

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Canada v NZ – Women’s Pacific Four Series 2025

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Canada Draw With NZ 27-27 to Retain #2 Ranking: Full Match Video

Canada drew with NZ 27-27 in an exciting match that saw NZ tie the match at the final whistle. The Canadian Press match report is posted below as well as the full match video courtesy of the NZRugbyVidz2027 account on YouTube. Canada retain their #2 ranking with the draw and the winner of the Pacific Four series could come down to points differential between Canada and NZ with Canada playing Australia and NZ facing USA on Friday.

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Canada U20 Women – May 2025

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Canada Name Women’s U20 Team to Face Ireland in Second Match

Update: Ireland won the second match 32-14. Scoring for Canada were Adia Pye (1T), Rachel Cullum (1T), Brooke Roddham (2C). Ireland had added a number of players for the 2nd match including four 7s players, and a few of the senior Ireland squad.

Coach Dean Murten has made minor changes to the roster for the 2nd match versus Ireland which kicks off at 5:00am PT on May 17th. Canada won the 1st match 26-15.

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Canada U20 Updates – May 2025

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Canada U20 Hold On Against Late Island Surge to Win 26-22

The Canada U20 team won a close 26-22 contest over the Island XV. The U20 went ahead early after a blocked clearing kick from inside the Island 22, notch that one up to good defensive line speed and perhaps some shoddy clearance work from the Island XV. The Island responded with two tries, both unconverted, to go ahead 10-5. The grass was wet from day long rain and handling errors were mounting up, leading to scores. The U20 responded with two tries of their own, converted, 19-10. A great solo effort by inside centre Josh McIndoe extended the U20 lead to 26-10. The Island scored the last two tries to close the gap to 26-22.

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Summer Rugby Camps 2025

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Summer Rugby Camps 2025 – Camps in Cowichan, Surrey, Delta, Victoria

We’ll continue to add Summer Rugby Camps here as info is sent in. We’ll list the camps by date. If you’re running a summer camp and want to be listed, email a poster graphic in jpg or png and a paragraph which includes the registration link to editor@bcrugbynews.com

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Island High School Rugby 7s Championships

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Belmont Win Senior and Junior Titles at Boys Island Rugby 7s High School Championship – Four Teams Qualify for Provincials – 29 Photos

Belmont, who have a strong synergy between their football and rugby programs, doubled up with both Senior and Junior titles in the boys Island high school rugby 7s championships. The top four teams in the senior bracket will advance to the Provincials in Abbotsford, joining Belmont will be Vanier (2nd), Spectrum (3rd) and GNS (4th).

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MLR Rugby – Round 13

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MLR Week 13: 23 Canadians in Action, New England Lead East, Utah Lead West

MLR Round 13 goes from Friday to Monday and in this round, unlike the previous two weeks, there weren’t any double matches for teams. There were 23 Canadians in action, 12 starting and 11 in reserves. New England are ahead in the East division and Utah in the West.

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