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
Olympic Rugby 7s 2024
Canada Name Women’s Rugby 7s Team for July 28-30 Olympic Tournament
Canada have named their 13 athletes for Rugby 7s at the Olympics. Only the women’s team are representing, the men didn’t qualify. One of the big stories not mentioned in the official release is that Sophie de Goede tore her ACL in training and the injury took her out of the selection pool. On the good news front Carissa Norsten has recovered from her injury and was selected for the team.
Provincial Regional Championships (PRCs) 2024
PRC Results: Vancouver Island Tide Win U18 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls; Fraser Valley West U18 Girls, Fraser Valley East U16 Boys, North Vancouver Island Tsunami U16 Girls
The Provincial Regional Championships for U18, U16 and U14 age groups wrapped up on Sunday with the Island taking four titles and Fraser Valley claiming two.
Canada v Scotland – July 2024
Canada Pummeled by Scotland 73-12: Video Highlights & Match Reports from Scottish Rugby and Rugby Canada
Canada were pummeled by what was basically a Scotland A lineup with 10 new caps. Scotland ran in 11 tries to Canada’s 2 tries.
Meraloma Rugby Updates – July 2024
Celebration of Life for Gary Fumano – 4pm Thursday, July 11 at St. James Community Hall at 3214 West 10th Ave. in Vancouver
Lifetime Meraloma Club member Gary “Gus” Fumano died on June 23, at age 84
GARY WAYNE FUMANO
“GUS”
1939 – 2024
A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 4pm Thursday, July 11 at St. James Community Hall at 3214 West 10th Ave. in Vancouver, which will be followed starting around 6:30pm that evening, as per the instructions set out in his will, with a wake at the Meraloma Clubhouse. People who knew Gus, from the Lomas or any other local Rugby Clubs, are invited to join and wear their Club colours.
Summer Rugby Camps 2024
Summer Rugby Camps for 2024: Ongoing List
We’ll update this article on Summer Rugby Camps for 2024 as new camp information is made available. If you want your camp added to the list, send a poster and a link for more details to editor@bcrugbynews.com
Junior World Rugby Trophy (JWRT) 2024
Junior World Rugby Trophy (JWRT) Kicks Off Tuesday in Scotland – Should Canada Host in 2025
The JWRT kicks off on Tuesday with Canada missing. It’s the first time ever Canada have missed two Trophy tournaments in a row. Is it time for Canada to make a statement of intent that they’re getting serious about the men’s U20 program and host the JWRT for once.
MLR 2024 Week 18
Week 18 Results: 32 Canada-Eligible Players in Action on Final Weekend of Regular Season – Playoffs Start July 20th
The regular season has wrapped up, the playoff picture is set but won’t start for a few weeks to allow for the international test window. The playoffs start on July 20th with New England hosting Old Glory, Houston hosting Dallas, New Orleans hosting Chicago and Seattle hosting San Diego.
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