CanWest XVs – October 2024
From the Editor’s Desk – September 2024
A Conversation with Ralph McRae, Co-Founder of the Vancouver Highlanders
I had a chance to talk to Ralph McRae, one of the driving forces behind the Vancouver Highlanders, and I’ll share my thoughts from the conversation. I’m sure if I get anything wrong, Ralph or Curry will let me know.
Kamloops 7s 2024
Fraser Valley Clubs, Abbotsford and Langley, Win Top U18 Divisions; JBAA and Langley Win Top U16 Divisions
The Fraser Valley clubs Abbotsford and Langley did well in the Kamloops 7s elite divisions, Abbotsford won the U18 Boys top division plus the U16 Girls top division, Langley won the U18 Boys top division plus the Boys U14. James Bay from the Island won the U16 Girls top division plus the U14 Girls.
WXV 1 2024 – Vancouver
Canada Announce 30 Players for WXV 1 Tournament Starting September 29th at BC Place
Canada have reduced their 35 player training camp list by cutting 6 players and adding one that wasn’t on the original training camp list.
BC Rugby Weekend of September 21st 2024
Coastal Cup Week 3 Results & Rosters: UBC Fall to Pride, UVic Edge TWU – Men’s Div 1 Kicks Off
The Coastal Cup enters week 3 with the two tops teams battling it out to determine who will remain on top and get an edge on claiming the Coastal Cup this year. The Dunbar Keg U20 competition takes a week off and men’s Div 1 kicks off across the province.
BC Rugby Club Youth Season 2024
BCRU Announce Club Youth Season for Fall 2024
The Club Age-Grade or Youth season starts September 29th. There are seven weeks of regular season play, 2 weeks of regional playoffs and the final is December 8th at Starlight Stadium in Langford. The finals in December will pit the top U16 and U18 teams in the Province against each other in both the boys and girls divisions. The U14 competition is regional only.
World Rugby Regulation 8
A Look at Changes to World Rugby Regulation 8 Governing Residency Requirements that Came Into Effect August 2024
Rugby Canada made a strange post on Instagram today that seemed out of character and out of date. It referenced an October 2023 World Rugby Council decision, that came into effect on August 1 2024, and it’s now September 17th. There was no corresponding World Rugby announcement except the one in August. The Rugby Canada article is posted below.
Men’s XVs November Tests
Canada Men’s XVs Announce November Tests Against Romania and Chile
The Canada men’s XVs team get two more test matches this year with Romania hosting. First up on November 9th Canada will play Chile, then on November 16th they’ll face the hosts, Romania. The three teams are consecutively ranked from 20th to 22nd in the world.