BC Bears Update – January 2023

BC Rugby Name Coaches for BC Senior and Age Grade Teams

The BCRU seem to have their act together this year with a top notch slate of coaches. Leading the senior men’s team is Curry Hitchborn. It’s a no-brainer to have him in charge of the Provincial men’s team as he leads the most successful university program in the country and his UBC team are perennial contenders for the BC Premier title. Phil Mack and Jake Ilnicki are assistant coaches.

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BCRU Updates _ January 2023

BC Rugby U19 Talent ID Camps Announced for Mainland, Island, Interior

from BCRU

BC Rugby is pleased to announce three BC Bears Talent Identification and Development Sessions for U19 male athletes (birth year 2004-2005) taking place in February and March.

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McKechnie Cup 2022

McKechnie Cup and U20 Dunbar Keg Schedules Announced: Three Rounds Starting November 26th

from BCRU

BC Rugby is delighted to confirm the return of the McKechnie Cup and Dunbar Keg Regional Cup competitions, with the opening three rounds of matches taking place November 26-December 10.

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Surrey Beavers – October 2022

Surrey Beavers Ruck for the Cure Raises Record Amount for Cancer Research

On Saturday the Surrey Beavers Ruck for the Cure event raised a record total of over $ 16,500 for Cancer research and to support some local survivors. This was the 9th Annual event for the Beavers and their first Ruck for the Cure event since Covid—19.

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BC Rugby Youth 7s

BC Entering Youth Teams in World School 7s in Auckland in December

from BCRU

BC Bears Boys and Girls Elite 7s teams will be heading to New Zealand this December, to compete at the 2022 World School Sevens.

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Saratoga Cup – September 2022

Kamloops Wins Women’s Title; Rocky Mountain Rogues Win Men’s Title

from BCRU

Kamloops Rugby Club lifted the inaugural Women’s Saratoga Cup title while the Rocky Mountain Rogues made it back-to-back Men’s Championship wins following an action-packed weekend in Kamloops.

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BC Rugby 2022-23 Season

BC Rugby Week One Preview: Regional Games for Premier Teams, League Play Starts in Divisions 1,2,3

[ed. our normal predictions article with rosters will publish every Friday.]

Week 1 of the 2022-23 rugby season is coming up this Saturday. Yes, once again, Saturday is a rugby day in BC.

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BC Bears 7s – August 2022

BC Bears Win Shield at RugbyTown 7s – Jesters Defeat USA U23 in Cup Final

The BC Bears won the Shield Final over Team Germany 21-7 to finish 12th in the tournament. Perhaps not the ranking they were expecting going into the tournament but as their tournament description states, “This program’s goal is to provide a competition pathway for BC players to gain experience and showcase themselves towards National team selections.”

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