BC vs Ontario: BC Win Game #1 36-14 Behind Solid Scrum, Jackals and Chip Kicks
BC Name Lineup for Match #1 vs Ontario Blues – Ontario Roster Added
Brock Gallagher's try sequence the step, the wave, the dive, 10 out of 10 on the landing. 1st half of Island Tide vs Ontario Blues, more photos at https://bcrugbynews.com/vancouver-island-vs-ontario-may-2026-photos/
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MLR 2024 Week 6
32 Canada-Eligible Players in Action in Week 6: Dewald Kotze Scores 5 Tries in Dallas Match
The highlight so far this week was Dewald Kotze scoring 5 tries for Dallas in the match against Seattle. Rob Povey got his first start at #10 for Utah, Tyler Wong got his first appearance in the reserves. Cali Martinez earned his second start at tighthead prop for Old Glory.
Vancouver Highlanders Update – April 2024
Vancouver Highlanders Sponsor High School Male Rugby “Athlete of the Week” Program
A good initiative by the Highlanders as they look at future players who might fill their ranks in years to come. It’s long range planning at its best. We’ve also updated the Highlanders news since our last post, appended below.
Mini-Rugby Updates – April 2024
50th Anniversary of Mini-Rugby – Event Scheduled for May 10th at Gordon Head Middle School
A reader sent in a story from the CW website, posted below. It mentions the 50th anniversary of mini-rugby this year with a shout out to Mick Eckardt. We took a deeper dive into the Daily Colonist archive and came up with some interesting news clippings about Mick, rugby in that era and mini-rugby.
MLR 2024 Week 5
MLR Week 5: Houston and New England Continue to Lead Standings
With only four matches this weekend it was the lowest number of Canadians playing this season, 8 starters, 7 in reserve for a total of 15 in action. There are four players who have been starters in all 5 weeks, Mason Flesch for Chicago and Dewald Kotze, Mitch Richardson and Nic Benn for Dallas.
Tropical 7s 2024
Three Canadian Teams Claim Titles at Tropical 7s: MacDowell Rugby, Oakville Crusaders, Rugby Quebec
Three Canadian teams claimed titles at the Tropical 7s in 2024. MacDowell Rugby won the senior women’s title, the Oakville Crusaders won the Boys U18 Elite title and Rugby Quebec won the U16 Girls Open title. Congratulations to the players and coaches. Full results can be seen on the tournament results website.
Canada Men’s XVs – March 2024
Who Will Be Canada’s Next Halfback Pairing?
With the Easter weekend upon us, the BC Rugby leagues taking a break for the weekend, I thought I’d turn attention to a question some may be pondering now, who will be the halfbacks for Canada when they start play this summer?
BCRU Updates – March 2024
2024 BC Rugby Senior Club Finals Heading to Burnaby Lake
The BCRU has confirmed that the Burnaby Rugby Club will host the 2024 BC club finals on May 4th. There will be 8 championships decided from Premier down to Division 3. Ticket prices are listed at $20 at the venue, or $15 pre-event online.
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