The 2026 Kamloops 7s wrapped up another successful weekend of youth Rugby 7s at McArthur Island Park, bringing together teams from across British Columbia and beyond for two days of fast-paced competition and celebration.
Held on September 19-20 in Canada’s Tournament Capital, the event once again showcased why the Kamloops 7s has established itself as the premier youth Rugby 7s events in Canada, with 110 teams competing across 10 Divisions in blazing sunshine throughout the weekend.
From the opening whistle on Saturday morning through to Sunday’s Championship matches, players battled through an action-packed schedule across the tournament’s 10 fields, with athletes competing in U18, U16 and U14 Boys and Girls Divisions.
The weekend provided an opportunity for young athletes to test themselves against some of the best Age-Grade athletes in the province and beyond, while coaches, officials, volunteers and families helped create the festival atmosphere that has become synonymous with the Kamloops 7s event.
The tournament also marked the first year that the U18 Boys and U18 Girls Elite Championship Shields were presented under their new names, recognizing two individuals who have played an important role in the growth of Rugby 7s in British Columbia.
CV Rapids Rugby lifted the Darcy Patterson Shield as they were crowned U18 Girls Elite Champions, while the Strathcona Druids hoisted the Nathan Hirayama Shield in the U18 Boys Elite Divisions.
Medal placings for each Division are below, while full results and standings from the weekend’s action can be found here.
U18 BOYS ELITE
GOLD: Strathcona Druids
SILVER: James Bay AA
BRONZE: Salish Sea Warriors
U18 GIRLS ELITE
GOLD: CV Rapids Rugby
SILVER: James Bay AA
BRONZE: Calgary Irish
U18 BOYS OPEN
GOLD: Bow Valley Grizzlies
SILVER: St Albert Rugby Club
BRONZE: Capilano RFC
U18 GIRLS OPEN
GOLD: Edmonton Peacocks
SILVER: Westshore RFC
BRONZE: Kamloops Raiders RFC
U16 BOYS COMPETITIVE
GOLD: Calgary Saints
SILVER: Abbotsford RFC Blue
BRONZE: Langley RFC
U16 GIRLS COMPETITIVE
GOLD: Calgary Mavericks
SILVER: Abbotsford RFC Blue
BRONZE: Nor’westers Athletic Association
U16 BOYS OPEN
GOLD: St Albert Rugby Club
SILVER: Capilano RFC
BRONZE: Strathcona Druids
U16 GIRLS OPEN
GOLD: Castaway Wanderers RFC
SILVER: St Albert Rugby Club
BRONZE: Kelowna/Capilano
U14 BOYS
GOLD: Castaway Wanderers RFC
SILVER: James Bay AA
BRONZE: Salish Sea Warriors
U14 GIRLS
GOLD: 1697s Rugby
SILVER: Kelowna Crows RFC
BRONZE: L.A.R.A (Langley/Abbotsford)
Away from the pitch, players, families and spectators were able to enjoy a weekend of food, merchandise and gorgeous weather at McArthur Island Park, adding to the event’s festival atmosphere.
BC Rugby would like to thank all players, coaches, officials, volunteers, tournament staff, families, supporters and partners who helped make the 2026 Kamloops 7s possible.
The organisation also extends its congratulations to every team that competed throughout the weekend and helped make the tournament another memorable celebration of youth Rugby 7s in British Columbia.
With another successful edition now in the books, the Kamloops 7s continues to provide a valuable platform for young players to compete, develop and enjoy the game – we’ll see you all again next year!
