USA Rugby Updates – June 2020

Glendale Becomes Langford of the South – Loses MLR Franchise But Gains National Men’s XVs Team and National Governing Body

When I first read the press release from USA Rugby the similarities with Langford in Canada hit me. Langford is the home of the National Governing Body (NGB), Westhills Stadium has been the go to venue for the national team on many occasions. The national teams train in Langford.

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In Memory Of – May 2020

Co-Founder of Canadian Rugby Foundation, Lawyer, Rugby Player, Women’s Rugby Advocate George Jones Passes at Age 86

Obituary from Times Colonist

Sports-loving lawyer George Jones ‘marched to his own beat’

Canadian Rugby Foundation Article from 2013

Founding Father: George Jones Profile

George Jones Q.C. is well known in both athletic and legal circles. His resume is lengthy and legendary and includes appearances and successes at virtually every court level, fundraising, coaching, refereeing in many sports and at many levels. Blessed with fine oratorical skills, legal judgment, an innate sense of wrong and right together with a complete lack of financial sense and generosity to all regardless of circumstances dictates that George is still working hard after 50 years at the bar.

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