Burnaby Lake – October 2021

Burnaby Match Reports vs Richmond and Capilano: Full Match Videos

by Mike Devlin

BLRC 3rd Div Men 14 – Richmond RFC 24

The BLRC entered the game with confidence but never adapted to the conditions and experienced Richmond squad they faced. A few greybeards on the Richmond side much better understood the wet conditions on the day and had a style of play for it. The inexperienced Blue & White side played right into their hands. That’s not to say that Richmond simply slogged out a forward battle, quite the contrary. Their #13 and #15 played highlight reel rugby all game, but with the space created by the Richmond forwards and the crafty Lance Davison at Fyhalf.

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Burnaby Lake – October 2021

Burnaby Lake Open 2021-22 Season with Three Wins at Home; In Memory of a Dear Friend Steve Batie

by Mike Devlin

The Burnaby Lake Rugby Club & UVIC Rugby community lost a dear friend on Oct 6 2021 with the tragic passing of Steve Batie. Steve was originally from Ladysmith BC and started his rugby career there before moving onto the UVIC Vikes. He represented Canada at the 2003 U21 World Cup before moving his studies to BCIT and joining the BLRC. Steve donned the Blue & White for 14 seasons, winning provincial championships and representing the BC Bears on numerous occasions including their game vs Oxford at Brockton Oval and in the BCRU 100th anniversary South American tour where he started in games vs Buenos Aires and the historic BC victory over Uruguay in Montevideo.

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BC Rugby Updates – September 2021

BC Rugby Announces John Tait as Technical Director

Congratulations to John Tait on the appointment and to BC Rugby for having the common sense to hire him. He built the national women’s 7s program to be one of the best in the world, when he left the program it took a rapid nosedive. We look forward to seeing what John can do for BC Rugby in improving its programs.

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BC Rugby Weekend of September 25th 2021

Weekend Schedule for Rugby in BC, Week 1 of Coastal Cup and the Carson Family Tree Explained – Keeping Track of Seven High-Level Players

I remember when keeping track of Tait or Tate when referring to the high performance coaches, John and Doug, caused some editorial grievance. Child’s play now. There’s a new editorial conundrum looming, keeping track of the Carson’s. There are 7 of them playing in BC and most of them are on track to play for Canada, with two already capped at the senior level in XVs and 7s.

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