Travis Larsen Starts New Blog: The Rugby Nomad
If you’re a player and looking for some insights on travelling and playing rugby, we have a Blog for you. It’s Travis Larsen’s new Blog, The Rugby Nomad.
Category Archives: Other News
Capilano Rugby – November 2021
Sad News – Steve “Sanchez” Taylor Tragic Passing: Fundraising Page for Family
from Capilano media
It is with great sadness that we inform club members of the tragic passing of Steve “Sanchez” Taylor. Sanchez was tragically killed in the mudslide on Highway 99 last week. The Capilano Rugby Club offers its heartfelt condolences to the entire Taylor family. We will very much miss having Sanchez around Klahanie Park. A fundraising page has been set up to help the family and the link for this is posted below.
Vancouver Wave – November 2021
Fundraising Announcement – Support the Wave with a Langara Fishing Adventure Auction
by Peter Muirhead
The Vancouver Wave are proud to announce an exciting opportunity thanks to our partnership with Langara Fishing Adventures. In support of the Vancouver Wave men’s team for the 2021 Coastal Cup, a fishing trip for two is up for auction! The trip is valued at more than $11,000. Money raised will go towards successfully running this year’s campaign, including covering field rental, travel, equipment and kit expenses, medical/trainer supplies, and general operating costs.
Players in the News – September 2021
Nate Hirayama Announces International Retirement
Nathan Hirayama announced his retirement from international rugby 7s on Instagram. The statement is below.
Pacific Pride Updates – August 2021
Pacific Pride Program Requires Local Short-Term Housing Support
The venerable Pride program is shaking off COVID and preparing for the upcoming season.
With players coming from across the country and a very tight rental market, it is taking time to find suitable accommodation to house groups of players. We are calling on supporters in the hope that we can find short-term accommodation for individual players.
BCRN Journalism Intern
Meet Our 2021 Summer Intern: Amanda Whipple
[ed. Amanda will be writing a few articles for BCRN this summer before returning to VIU to continue her studies. She’s also writing articles for BC Grassroots Rugby during their summer schedule. Her first assignment was to write an article introducing herself. You can reach her at whipple@bcrugbynews.com]
Rugby Books
Local BC Writer, A Retired Rugby Player and High School Teacher, Has Two Children’s Rugby Novels Published
Mike Levitt has turned a love of rugby and a skill at writing into a post retirement career. He already has had local media articles published highlighting his books aimed at a youth readership. The Williams Lake Tribune article noted “Retired high school teacher and former Williams Lake rugby coach Mike Levitt has penned his second book about the sport: Rugby Rookies, released this month by Lorimer publishing.” The Kamloops This Week article opened with, “Kamloops author Mike Levitt split the uprights with his first kick at a childrens book.”
Rugby Intern Positions
BCRN Paid Intern Position: Job Description
We are looking for an individual to assist in the operation of BC Rugby News. The person will be employed by BC Grassroots Rugby and will share duties between organizations, spending at least two days coaching youth with BC Grassroots Rugby. The remaining time will be spent on BCRN activities. These may include the following tasks:
Canadian Rugby Hall of Fame 2020
Winston Stanley Named 2020 Canadian Rugby Hall of Fame Inductee Along with Leslie Cripps, Josée Lacasse, Moira Shiels and 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup Team
The profiles of the 2020 Inductees are highlighted below in the Rugby Canada media release but we’ll add some notes on those we’ve had the pleasure to meet and sometimes work alongside as part of the BC rugby community.
Canadian Rugby Foundation – March 2021
Jeff Chan Appointed Executive Director of the Canadian Rugby Foundation
from Canadian Rugby Foundation
The Board of the Canadian Rugby Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Chan to the role of Foundation Executive Director. Jeff replaces Clay Panga who will continue to assist with the development of the Canada U 20 program and head up the new British Columbia Grassroots Rugby Foundation that is looking to grow the game amongst young children throughout British Columbia.