James Biss Announced as 3rd Signing for Vancouver Highlanders
The Highlanders have announced one of their flyhalves, current UBC #10, James Biss. Former UBC coach Curry Hitchborn describes him as “a smart and tenacious player.”
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England Premiership Women’s Rugby – Round 7
Paige Farries Scores Hatrick in Saracens Win Over Sale
Paige Farries scored 3 tries with fellow Canadians Sophie de Goede and McKinley Hunt adding a try apiece. SDG also converted 7 of the 11 tries in the Sarries 69-3 win over Sale.
Celebrating Ian Hyde-Lay Legacy of Coaching and Mentoring
Event to Celebrate Ian Hyde-Lay’s 40-Year Legacy of Coaching and Mentoring on February 10 2024
Ian Hyde-Lay is a very well known Victoria sport coach and personality. He should be after almost 40 years coaching his two passion sports – Rugby & Basketball.
Sam Mace Vancouver Highlander #2
Sam Mace Announced as Second Signing for Vancouver Highlanders
Curry Hitchborn should be familiar with Sam Mace, he was the opposing front row player when the Toronto Arrows Academy defeated the BC Bears in the Coast to Coast Cup in the summer of 2023.
England Premiership Women’s Rugby – Round 6
Sophie de Goede Again Named to Team of the Week in English Premiership: Saracens Remain Top of the Table
Round 6 of the women’s English Premiership wrapped up to end 2023, Round 7 is slated for this weekend. Saracens remained top of the standings and Sophie de Goede again made the team of the week, this time playing blindside flanker.
Thunder Indigenous Rugby – January 2024
John Lyall Named to North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame in Builder Category
Congratulations to local rugby icon, John Lyall, for being named as a 2024 inductee into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin on March 16th. John is being recognized for his building work in rugby, particularly with the Thunder Indigenous Rugby program, the first of its kind in Canada.
Ollie Nott – Vancouver Highlander #1
Ollie Nott Announced as First Signing for Vancouver Highlanders
Ollie Nott is a good choice for Highlander #1. He’s played representative rugby in BC from the U16 level up, has represented Canada at the U20 and Senior level, has played in the MLR and at 28 he still has a lot of rugby ahead of him, at least one more World Cup.
Vancouver Highlanders – December 2023
Vancouver Highlanders Reveal Player Announcement Schedule: 25 players in 12 Weeks
The Vancouver Highlanders have made the commitment to reveal their 25 player list over the next 12 weeks, that would average two a week until mid-March.
Year End Review – Part 4 October to December 2023
A Review of the 4th Quarter of 2023, October to December, WXV, BC Premier, La Vila Tournament, Arrows, Coaching Extensions, PanAm Games, University Titles, Vancouver Highlanders
We reflect on the last 3 months of 2023, from October to December, selecting 31 stories that highlighted what was happening in local, national and international rugby news from a Canadian west coast perspective.
Year End Review – Part 3 July to September 2023
A Review of the 3rd Quarter of 2023, July to September. The World Cup Kicks Off in September as does the BC Rugby Season.
Vancouver Island sweeps U16 and U18 PRCs. Canada women go 2-1 at Pacific Four, men lose two in Tonga. New England Free Jacks crowned MLR champions for 2023. Thunder Indigenous Rugby tour to NZ. The Olympic qualifier takes place in Langford, women qualify, the men move to repechage.