The 2024 BC Rugby Northern and Interior Season is in full swing!
It’s been an action-packed start to the 2024 Summer Season for our Northern and Interior Clubs, with plenty of highlights on and off the field.
Catch up on the highlights so far from the 2024 Central Interior, Okanagan and Kootenay Cup Divisions as the race to the 2024 Saratoga Cup heats up…
2024 CENTRAL INTERIOR LEAGUE
Prince George Gnats and the Williams Lake Rustlers kicked off the Northern League opener, with the Gants running out 33-19 winners.
The Gnats then hosted all of BC’s Northern Clubs in Prince George for a true festival of Rugby, with both Men’s and Women’s teams competing.
Prince Rupert Seamen scored their first victory of the 2024 campaign with a 10-0 triumph over Williams Lake Rustlers, before Terrace Northmen defeated the Gnats 27-10. The Gnats bounced back against the Seamen, this time prevailing 5-0, while the Northmen made it back-to-back wins in a 17-5 victory against Williams Lake.
The Northmen and Gnats stand top of the table with two wins, with Clubs returning to action in Terrace on June 15.
Special shoutout to Terrace Rugby Club for the Club’s Bring a Friend initiative to help grow Women’s Rugby within the region, as well as Prince Rupert strengthening their Women’s and Mini Rugby Programs.
2024 Central Interior League Fixtures and Results
Check out some of the best social media highlights from the Central League Clubs below!
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2024 OKANAGAN LEAGUE
Penticton Harlequins remain unbeaten so far in the 2024 Okanagan League with two wins from their opening two matches. The world-famous Quins enjoyed 35-15 and 26-17 wins over Vernon Jackals Rugby Club and Yeti Rugby Club respectively.
Vernon notched their first victory of the season on May 25, with a 19-12 win against Yeti. The Jackals host the Harlequins this weekend on June 8.
Fantastic to see both Vernon and Yeti Rugby growing Touch Rugby and Mini Rugby, showcasing the sport to a new generation of players!
2024 Okanagan League Fixtures and Results
Check out some of the best social media highlights from the Okanagan League below.
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2024 KOOTENAY CUP
The sun has been shining on Rugby in the Kootenays this season as the Elk Valley Bulls and Rocky Mountain Rogues continue to grow the sport throughout the region.
Elk Valley kicked off the season hosting Rucking in the Rockies in Fernie, a fantastic festival of Rugby in the Kootenay sunshine. Fun was had on and off the field by all ages, with over 50 children aged 2-12 turning out for their first Rookie Rugby session of the Summer Season.
The event featured Men’s and Women’s Teams from Elk Valley Bulls, Rocky Mountain Rogues and two Alberta teams, with the Rogues eventually lifting the Men’s trophy. BC Rugby Officials Development Manager Chris Assmus was also in attendance, having delivered a Level 1 Officiating Course in Fernie two weeks’ earlier, to officiate the event and share his knowledge with local Clubs!
Kudos to tournament organiser Lavinia McElwee and the Elk Valley RFC executive team for putting on a tremendous event!
Both Elk Valley and the Rocky Mountain Rogues met for the respective Men’s and Women’s season openers on May 25. The Rogues Women’s Team defeated the Bulls 27-5, while the Men’s teams played out a thrilling 20-20 draw.
Cranbrook hosts the return fixtures on June 15.
2024 Kootenay Cup Fixtures and Results
Check out the Kootenay Cup highlights from social media below!
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