Tag: Rugby
Rugby Canada appoints Nathan Bombrys as new Chief Executive Officer
Rugby Canada’s Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Bombrys as Chief Executive Officer following an extensive and comprehensive...
Sean White appointed Assistant Coach of Canada’s Senior Men’s Sevens team
Rugby Canada is delighted to announce the appointment of Sean White as Assistant Coach of Canada’s Senior Men’s Sevens team.White, who is from Victoria,...
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...
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How Pacific FC development players helped CanWNT prepare for Australia friendly
When Sami Marvasti was asked to hop on a Zoom call last week with Shawn Fiddick, the executive director for youth at the Vancouver...
Canada Nets Five Over Australia In Women’s Soccer Friendly
Canada scored five goals to kick off their British Columbia series as they beat Australia on Friday night at Langford’s Starlight Stadium. It was...