Tag: Rugby
Allen Vansen CEO Of Rugby Canada Steps Down
The Rugby Canada Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Allen Vansen announced that they have agreed to begin the transition of leadership at...
Vikes Larah Wright Canada West Rookie Of The Year
Larah Wright made an immediate impact on a Vikes squad that finished the Canada West season with a silver medal. A newcomer to the...
Queen’s de Goede headlines U SPORTS women’s rugby major award winners
Queen’s No. 8 Sophie de Goede was honoured as the U SPORTS women’s rugby Player of the Year Thursday night, as the national award...
2021 Women’s Rugby Championship preview: Defending champion Laval chasing second straight title
The reigning champion Laval Rouge et Or look to retain their title as the U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship opens in Kingston later this...
Late Try Secures Win For Portugal Over Canada’s Senior Men’s 15s Team
Canada’s Senior Men’s 15s squad returned to action against No. 19-ranked Portugal, playing to a 20-17 decision Saturday morning at CAR Rugby Do Jamor...
Canada captures Pacific Four Series title with a win over USA Rugby
Rugby Canada’s Senior Women’s 15s returned to Infinity Park on Friday night, earning their second win of the week over USA Rugby, 26-13 to...
Long-time Vikes coach Doug Tate will officially retire after 27 years
Forever linked to the success of the University of Victoria men's rugby program, Doug Tate is retiring after a distinguished coaching career.Tate announced his...
Waters among list of Vikes named to Rugby Canada’s Hall of Fame
Six current and past members of the UVic women's rugby coaching staff and three additional Vikes alumnae are among those inducted into Rugby Canada's...
JULIANNE ZUSSMAN 1 OF 22 MATCH OFFICIALS SELECTED FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN TOKYO
The squad of 22 match officials that will take charge of the women’s and men’s rugby sevens competitions at the delayed Olympic Games Tokyo...
Former BC Rugby VP Receives Sport BC Award
The 54th Sport BC Athlete of the Year ceremonies, held virtually for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, former BC Rugby Vice-President Doug Manning...
Rugby Canada 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees
Rugby Canada is pleased to announce the class of 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees.The Rugby Canada Hall of Fame was established to honour and preserve rugby’s culture and...
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Former Canadian Captain Calls A End To His International Football Career
Scott Arfield has called an end to his international football career. The former Canada captain made 19 international “A” appearances including participation at two...
Vancouver Giants Trade Their Captain To Edmonton Oil Kings
Vancouver Giants have acquired a pair of first-round draft picks (2022 and 2025) and 2002-born forward Jacob Boucher (Legal, AB) from the Edmonton Oil...