Cape Town 7s 2023
UBCOB Ravens – November 2023
Ravens Loose but Still Win Ravens 57 – Caps 19: Match Report by Peter MacDonald
On another fine fall afternoon the Ravens continued their homestand hosting the Capilanos before a good crowd which was bolstered by players and coaches visiting BC for the university championships being held in Langley at TWU. Among the visitors was Ontario referee Stephen Stothers-Robertson who handled the game well under the watchful eye of assessor Alan “Huddy” Hudson.
From the Editor’s Desk – November 2023
MLR 2024 League Structure Announced; Update on the National U20 and U18 Programs; MacDowell U19 to Mexico 7s
MLR have shown a bit about the 2024 season but haven’t released the schedule yet. There are a lot of questions around the U20 program and the JWRT tournament that haven’t been answered yet. There’s word that the U18 program is on the chopping block. MacDowell Rugby announce the girls team heading to the Mexico 7s.
BC Rugby League Standings – November 20 2023
BC Rugby League Standings for Men’s Premier, Premier Reserve, Div 1, Div 2, Div 3, Women’s Premier/Div 1, Div 2
Thanks to Peter Muirhead who put together these league tables for the weekend ending Nov 19th.
Men’s University Rugby Championship 2023
UBC Claim 5th University Championship Title In Dominating Win Over UVic
It wasn’t a result many would have predicted, a 41-7 one-sided match in the final. These two teams met twice in October with the Vikes winning one +5 and the T-Birds winning the other +6. There didn’t appear to be much between the teams.
BC Rugby Weekend of November 18th 2023
BC Premier Week 5 Rosters & Results: Westshore Down Bays; Lomas Dominate Burnaby; Pride Overcome CW; Ravens Topple Caps
Week 5 wrapped up with the two undefeated sides, Meraloma and Pacific Pride, maintaining their perfect record. The two university sides, UVic and UBC, are competing in the Canadian University Championships and will meet in the final on Sunday.
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Canada v Brazil – November 2023
Canada Ride Dominant Forward Performance to a 40-15 Win Over Brazil
Canada (#23) defeated Brazil (#26) 40-15 to claim 3rd place in the La Vila tournament. USA (#18) defeated Spain (#19) 42-12 to win the tournament, Spain came second.
Rugby Tens Championship – Cape Town 2023
Canadian Players and Coaches at Rugby Tens Championship in Cape Town
The Rugby Tens Championship kicks off Saturday, November 18th in Cape Town and there is some Canadian representation among the 6 teams participating.
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