VANCOUVER, BC - The winners of the 48th annual Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards were recognized in a ceremony held March 5, 2014 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
LANGFORD, BC – The fourth annual University Sevens tournament is set to kick off Friday March 7, 2014 at Westhills Stadium in Langford, BC. This tournament will feature some of the best men and women sevens players from across the country, in an event designed for development and talent identification.
LANGFORD, BC – Rugby Canada is pleased to announce the return of international rugby to Canada’s West Coast, with Canada’s Senior Men’s Team scheduled to take on Japan at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C. on June 7th, 2014.
VANCOUVER, BC - A number of BC Rugby referees have been appointed to major international fixtures and Canadian national championships in recent weeks. The list includes Sherry Trumbull officiating the Women's Six Nationas, Chris Assmus heading to France to referee in the Pro D2 Division and several BC Rugby Referees' Society (BCRRS) members officiating at the upcoming Rugby Canada National University Sevens Championships in Langford.
BURNABY – Dean Murten, Head coach of the BC Senior women's provincial team will be holding training sessions on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm at Burnaby Lake.
VICTORIA, BC - Led by Canadian international Ciaran Hearn's 24-point haul on Saturday afternoon, the no.5 Castaway Wanderers (5-4) won their third straight Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League match in a 44-5 defeat of no.7 Vancouver Rowing Club (4-5) at Windsor Park. The win launched the Oak Bay-based club from seventh to fifth in the league standings and they now sit just one point shy of a playoff position with five rounds to go in the regular season.
VANCOUVER, BC - Tony LaCarte and Conan Cooper have been appointed as Rugby Development Officers (RDO's) it was announced today by BC Rugby. As of April 1st, the RDO's will be working in a full-time capacity to develop networks in their respective regions with coaches, athletes, volunteers, BC Rugby staff and the general public.
