Champions were crowned across 10 Divisions following a record weekend of action at the 2025 BC Rugby Kamloops 7s at McArthur Island Park, which saw 128 teams compete in Canada’s largest junior Rugby 7s event on September 20-21.

Rugby 7s descended on Kamloops for a fantastic festival weekend with over 2,500 people in attendance to witness over 300 matches across 10 junior divisions.

The event attracted U14, U16 and U18 Boys and Girls teams from across BC and beyond as supporters and spectators turned out in force to enjoy a festival atmosphere on Kamloops’ northern shore.

BC Rugby acknowledges that the 2025 Kamloops 7s was held on the unceded Secwépemc territory, situated in the southern interior of British Columbia within the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation.

The event officially started on Saturday with a traditional welcome song and prayer from Leigh LaRue and Laura Saul from Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc.

Over 200 matches followed in a pulsating first day’s action as teams frantically fought to put themselves in contention for Sunday’s Playoff matches. The action concluded on Day 2 as 10 Divisional champions were crowned on a busy second day, with athletes leaving clutching the gold medals and much-desired bragging rights.

There was also a new addition to the U18 Elite Divisions this year, with Champions receiving commemorative plaques and having the chance to celebrate with two distinct Shields!

The purpose of the Kamloops 7s tournament is to foster the growth of Age-Grade Rugby throughout British Columbia and solidify the Rugby 7s pathway, while also serving as a lead into the Age-Grade Club XVs Season, which starts next weekend on September 28!

BC Rugby will be releasing a full 2025 Kamloops 7s Photo Gallery soon – keep your eyes peeled on our social media channels. Photos courtesy of Bold Photos by Shelly.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.