Author Archive: BCRN

In Memory Of – July 2024

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Lew Madley, Author of “Rugby Football in British Columbia 1876-1989” Passes at Age 102

If anyone had been to the James Bay clubhouse post match over the last several decades they likely met Lew Madley. He was President of the club for a period in the 80s but it’s his writing that gained him further recognition. He wrote a book on the history of the James Bay Athletic Association; his work on the history of BC Rugby in his book “Rugby Football in British Columbia 1876-1989” has become a well used reference on my book shelf.

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BC Summer Games 2024

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BC Summer Games Rugby 7s Wrapup: Fraser Valley Win Gold, Vancouver Island Silver, Fraser River Bronze – Photo Galleries and Player Lists

The Fraser Valley won Gold in a come from behind victory over Vancouver Island who were leading 14-0 at the half with the Valley coming back to claim a 15-14 win. Fraser River won Bronze.

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MLR 2024 – Conference Semi-Finals

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MLR Post Season Play Starts: A Look at Canadians in Action – Dallas Upset Houston, New England Defeat DC, Seattle Win at Home, Chicago Eliminate NOLA

There were four conference semi-finals taking place over the weekend, 5 of the 8 teams have Canadian players in the roster with 20 players participating.  New England Free Jacks have the largest number of Canadian players dressed with 9 representing, Dallas have 4, DC have 3, Chicago have 3 and NOLA has 1.

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Women’s WXV 1 in Vancouver Sept/Oct 2024

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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.

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History of Canadian & German Rugby Tours

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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.

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Canada v Romania – July 2024

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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.

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BC Rugby Updates – July 2024

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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.

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Olympic Rugby 7s 2024

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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.

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