Newsletter - UBC Women Crowned CanWest Champions

October 27, 2019

BC Rugby - UBC Thunderbirds claimed their first CanadaWest title last weekend, defeating Calgary Dinos 26-12.  Both teams will now play in the U-Sport National Championships in Ottowa in November.

Lyric Atchison Receives Prestigious Tom Longboat Award

BC Provincial player and UBC Back Row Lyric Atchison was honoured as the 2019 winner of the prestigious Tom Longboat Award at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

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Interview - Josiah Levale

Check out the fourth and final player interview with our 2019 Player Bursary recipients, Josiah Levale.  
Listen Now | Player Profile

BC Players Impress at RC Regional Camp

Top junior male players from across the province took part in an identification camp at Burnaby Lake hosted by Rugby Canada this weekend.

2019 RWC Update

2019 World Cup 

After some powerful displays in the Quarter-Finals, just four teams remain in contention for the Webb Ellis Cup - England, New Zealand, South Africa & Wales.  Who will have the speed, strength and skill to reach the final?

You can catch all the games on TSN and TSN Go, just remember to set your alarms for those early kick-offs!

Official RWC Site | Watch on TSN

The Canadian Men's XV wasn't the only rugby outfit from BC helping to foster strong community links in Japan.  Pacific Northwest Old Growth and Vancouver Rowing Club shared some of their exploits with us from the other side of the Pacific.
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Senior Men's & Women's Fixtures This Weekend

The Men's and Women's Senior Leagues continue this weekend! Keep up to date with all the fixtures this weekend via the links below.

Upcoming Events

  • October 26 - Surrey Beavers Ruck for the Cure
  • October 26 - BC Selects vs Seattle @ Bellingham
  • November 3 - U12/U14 Girls Play Day @ Shawnigan
  • December 1 - Junior Girls' Club Finals
  • December 7 - Junior Boys' Club Finals
  • January 11 - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  • January 11-12 - BC Rugby Conference

For more upcoming events, check out the BC Rugby Calendar.

Photos of the Week
Capilano RFC held their 8th Annual Pink Day on October 19,
demonstrating wonderful community passion and spirit. 
Check out some more of their photos here

If you have great rugby moments you would like us to share with the community, contact Euan McGhee (emcghee@bcrugby.com) or the Media department (media@bcrugby.com) and your snaps could be featured right here!
Thank You to Our Partners and Sponsors!
BC Rugby would like to acknowledge and thank our Partners and Sponsors for their continued support of Rugby in British Columbia.