Meehan Names Match 23 for Japan Clash on Saturday (Friday Evening in BC)
New CUMRC Format Means UVic or UBC Will Be Omitted from Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship for First Time - two most successful men's university programs in Canada but only one place at the tournament
Meehan Names 32 Player Squad for September Tests in Japan - 6 starters missing from Zimbabwe match, new skills coach
Thunder Indigenous Rugby – January 2024
John Lyall Named to North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame in Builder Category
Congratulations to local rugby icon, John Lyall, for being named as a 2024 inductee into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin on March 16th. John is being recognized for his building work in rugby, particularly with the Thunder Indigenous Rugby program, the first of its kind in Canada.
Ollie Nott – Vancouver Highlander #1
Ollie Nott Announced as First Signing for Vancouver Highlanders
Ollie Nott is a good choice for Highlander #1. He’s played representative rugby in BC from the U16 level up, has represented Canada at the U20 and Senior level, has played in the MLR and at 28 he still has a lot of rugby ahead of him, at least one more World Cup.
Vancouver Highlanders – December 2023
Vancouver Highlanders Reveal Player Announcement Schedule: 25 players in 12 Weeks
The Vancouver Highlanders have made the commitment to reveal their 25 player list over the next 12 weeks, that would average two a week until mid-March.
Year End Review – Part 4 October to December 2023
A Review of the 4th Quarter of 2023, October to December, WXV, BC Premier, La Vila Tournament, Arrows, Coaching Extensions, PanAm Games, University Titles, Vancouver Highlanders
We reflect on the last 3 months of 2023, from October to December, selecting 31 stories that highlighted what was happening in local, national and international rugby news from a Canadian west coast perspective.
Year End Review – Part 3 July to September 2023
A Review of the 3rd Quarter of 2023, July to September. The World Cup Kicks Off in September as does the BC Rugby Season.
Vancouver Island sweeps U16 and U18 PRCs. Canada women go 2-1 at Pacific Four, men lose two in Tonga. New England Free Jacks crowned MLR champions for 2023. Thunder Indigenous Rugby tour to NZ. The Olympic qualifier takes place in Langford, women qualify, the men move to repechage.
Year End Review – Part 2 April to June 2023
A Review of the 2nd Quarter of 2023, April to June, UBC Claim BC Premier Titles, Canada Men’s 7s Win Relegation Tournament, PR7s, Pacific Four Series, MLR Wraps Up Regular Season, High School Championships, Canada U20
We reflect on the second 3 months of 2023, from April to June, selecting 20 stories that highlighted what was happening in local, national and international rugby news from a Canadian west coast perspective.
Year End Review – Part 1 January to March 2023
A Review of the 1st Quarter of 2023: BC Premier, Canada U20, MLR, Coaches, National 7s/XVs, CanWest, Hall of Fame, Youth Rugby
We reflect on the first 3 months of 2023, from January to March, selecting 20 stories that highlighted what was happening in local, national and international rugby news from a Canadian west coast perspective.
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