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BC High School Rugby – April 2024

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BC High School Rugby Season in BC: How to Get Your Match Published on BCRN

The BC High School Rugby season is in full swing but unfortunately, unlike before, there’s not a central collection point for scores and matches. The bcssru.com used to provide that info but BC School Sports has taken over all sports and they don’t publish upcoming matches or results. They provide Provincials information but that’s about it. They actually started doing a ranking for Ultimate Frisbee, but haven’t started one for rugby yet. You may want to contact them to find out why. Their Twitter account is @BCSchoolSports

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BC Rugby Semi-Finals Weekend 2024

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32 Teams Representing 19 Clubs Enter BC Rugby Semi-Finals Weekend on April 27th in 8 Divisions

There are 19 Clubs represented in the semi-finals, 12 from the lower mainland, 1 from the interior, and 6 from the island. Meraloma have the most teams in the semis with teams in 4 divisions, followed by UBC and Westshore with teams in 3 divisions. Claiming doubles are UBCOB Ravens, Abbotsford, Squamish, Rowers, Comox, and  Kamloops.

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Vancouver Highlanders

Vancouver Highlanders Update – April 2024

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Highlanders Add Player #22 Nico Leonard, Three Reserve Players Josh Olver, Siôn Griffiths, Ed Wallin Plus Announce First Two High School Players of the Week Liam Turnbull and Markus Djurickovic

It seems it’s been a while since we’ve update the Highlanders news. With only 2 weeks left in the BC Premier regular season it will soon be Highlander season. Since our last update the Highlanders have selected two High School Players of the Week and announced three more reserve players and Highlander #22.

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MLR 2024 Week 8

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MLR Week 8 Results: 22 Canada-Eligible Players in Rosters

Twenty two Canada-eligible players took part in Week 8 of MLR, 15 starting  and 7 in reserves. Four players have reached seven starts, Mason Flesch of Chicago, Dewald Kotze of Dallas, Mitch Richardson of Dallas and Josh Larsen of New England.

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Canadian Classics – April 2024

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Photos Posted from the Kevin ‘Lunk’ Wirachowski Charity Game: Crimson Tide Classics vs Calgary Maverick Classics

There was a good crowd on hand to watch the Vancouver Island Crimson Tide Classics cruise to a 72-7 win over the visiting Calgary Maverick Classics at MacDonald Park. The event was a fundraiser for the Canadian Rugby Foundation fund in memory of Kevin “Lunk” Wirachowski. There are 56 photos posted on the BCRN facebook page.

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BC Rugby Weekend of April 20th 2024

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BC Premier Quarter-Finals Results & Rosters:  Westshore and UBC Advance to Semi-Finals

The BC Rugby leagues enter their final 3 weekends with quarter-finals this weekend, leading into the semis next weekend and finals at Burnaby on May 4th. In men’s Premier the Meralomas and UBCOB Ravens have claimed semi-final berths and will host the winner of the quarter-finals next weekend.

The results are in an it’s the visiting teams that won both matches, Westshore will take on Lomas next week and UBC will visit the Ravens.

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Scholarships for Graduating BC High School Students

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Friends of Rugby to Award Ten $2000 Scholarships and Two $3000 Scholarships: Application Form

‘BC Friends of Rugby’ is a group of passionate rugby people who are trying to give back and help grow our sport. This group is led by Eddie Evans, Mark Reid, Morris DeCotiis and John Middleton. They are involved in a number of plans to help support our sport of rugby.

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UBCOB Ravens

UBCOB Ravens – April 2024

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Ravens Form Continues Ravens 64 – Burnaby 5: Guest forwards invited to join Mexico Tour May 16-23
Report by Peter MacDonald

Excellent field conditions and sunny weather were the backdrop for another strong outing by the Ravens. While the hosts had possession and ran at the Ravens in the early going it didn’t take long for the Ravens to notch a few tries and dampen the hopes of the home crowd.

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Coaching Updates – April 2024

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Introducing Gainline Sport Coaching: Interview with Aaron Takel

We had a chance to chat with Aaron Takel about the new venture, Gainline Sport Coaching, he and Scott Manning have started. Links to their website and the SMUS summer camp they’re partnering with are included in the article. Also profile information for Aaron and Scott are appended below the interview.

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