The 2026 Canada Cup Series kicks off this weekend as Rugby Ontario brings its touring side to British Columbia for a highly anticipated run of matches against local opposition, culminating with a two-match Series against the BC Bears.

Thanks to funding from the Canadian Rugby Foundation and support from O’Neills Sportswear, Senior Men’s Provincial Rugby returns to BC this coming week with three mouth-watering games.

The opening fixture sees Ontario’s Blues begin their West Coast tour against the Vancouver Island Tide on Sunday, May 17 at Wallace Field. The Tide is celebrating its 150^th Anniversary. Kick-off is set for 4:15 p.m., with entry free for spectators.

The Blues then travel to the Lower Mainland for Game 1 of their series against the BC Bears on Saturday, May 23 at Klahanie Park, kicking off at 6:00pm PST.

Entry is $10 – buy your tickets here for what should be an incredible night of action at one of BC’s most iconic Rugby venues! Under-18s get in for free.

The Series then continues back on Vancouver Island for Game 2 on Saturday, May 23, when the Bears host the Blues at Shawnigan Lake School. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:00pm PST, with the match preceded by the BC Senior Women’s Blue vs. Gold curtain-raiser at 12:30pm. Entry is $10, with U18s getting in free.

All matches will be livestreamed on BC Rugby’s YouTube Channel.

Fans, however, are encouraged to attend and support provincial rugby as the rivalry between BC and Ontario resumes across a packed weekend of action.

We have listened to calls for the return of Senior Men’s Provincial Representative Rugby in BC – now is the time to show up and support your Bears in person.