CanWest XVs – October 2024
The 2009 BC Bears
A Look Back at 2009 BC Bears Preparation for the Inaugural ARC Under the Leadership of Mike James
[editor’s comments below]
This trip in the wayback machine was prompted by the Facebook discussion on the Rugby Canada announcement of Kingsley Jones contract extension for 2 years. Some of the discussion is entertaining, some is informative and some educational for all the wrong reasons.
BC Rugby Weekend of October 14th 2023
BC Premier Week 1 Vikes Upset UBC; CW Dominate Bays; Burnaby Edge Caps; Pride Crush Spartans; Lomas Ground Ravens: Results and Rosters
Note: A couple of well loved and prominent members of the BC Rugby community passed last week, Kevin “Lunk” Wirachowski from Velox/Westshore and Ken Peace from Abbotsford. There will likely be a moments silence at some matches this weekend to honour and remember them. More info can be found on the respective club facebook pages, Westshore and Abbotsford.
RWC 2023 – Quarter Final Updates
Quarter Finals Set for October 14th & 15th: Thoughts on RWC to Date?
[editor’s comments below]
I’d like to hear readers thoughts on the World Cup to date also your predictions.
Below are my thoughts, plus the latest World Rugby media release is posted below.
Bangkok 10s – February 2024
Bangkok 10s Invitation from Eddie Evans – February 17-18 2024
Dear Rugby Tourists,
Please see attached information / invite for the Bangkok International Rugby 10’s, 2024.
BC Rugby Weekend of October 7th 2023
Coastal Cup Match UBC Defeat TWU 66-12: Lineups Posted
UPDATE: UBC defeated TWU 66-12 to go 2-2 on the season. Next weekend TWU host the Pride and UBC visit UVic.
BC Rugby Seeking Age-Grade Coaches for 2024 Season
2024 BC Bears Age-Grade Coaches Call – Apply Now!
BC Rugby is seeking multiple Age-Grade Coaches to work collaboratively and provide performance programs for male and female BC Bears teams for the 2024 season.
From The Editor’s Desk – October 2023
From The Editor’s Desk – Collegiate Rugby Webinar with Adam Roberts; Men’s XVs Matches in November; Rugby World Cup to 24 Teams in 2027; Kingsley Jones Contract Extension?
There are a variety of rugby topics coming across the Editor’s desk in the last couple of days. We’ll start with something local.
Collegiate Webinar
Adam Roberts runs an annual Collegiate Rugby Webinar where he puts together rugby athletes in the grade 10 to 12 age group (and their families) with university rugby programs. He also brings in a College Rugby Advisory consultant to explain the landscape. The poster below has the details, he’s adding more university programs but currently UBC, UVic, TWU, UBCO, Western Washington, Central Washington, Guelph, UPEI are signed up.
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