Who is PUMPED for another year of Rugby! It all starts here – register now for the 2024/25 Season!
BC Rugby is delighted to announce the finalised 2024/25 Senior Club Schedules for seven Divisions, including the Men’s Premier League and Women’s Premier League.
Schedules have been sent to Clubs and all fixtures be uploaded into Sportlomo ahead of the new season. All information for the new season will also be available on a 2024/25 Senior Club Leagues Page published here on the BC Rugby website.
The 2024/25 Senior Club Season promises to be an exciting journey filled with competition, camaraderie and unforgettable moments on the field, with all roads leading to the 2025 BC Rugby Senior Club Finals on May 3, 2025.
Action will take place across seven Senior Divisions, featuring four Men’s Leagues and three Women’s leagues. Ten Clubs will contest the Men’s Premier League, while there is no Men’s Premier Reserve League for 2024/25; instead 18 teams will contest a stronger Division 1 split across Vancouver Island and Mainland regions leading into crossover Play-Offs. Twelve Clubs make up the Men’s Division 2, with nine teams taking part in Men’s Division 3.
The Women’s Premier League will be contested by six teams across 11 rounds, with defending champions Vancouver Thunderbirds’ first team entering in the Spring due to their Canada West commitments in the Fall. The Thunderbirds’ first team will also be exempt from making Play-Offs as they are only able to contest six fixtures. Eight teams have entered Women’s Division 1, with 15 teams aiming to develop in Women’s Division 2.
Men’s Division 1, 2 and 3 will kick off on September 21 with the Men’s Premier League, Women’s Premier League, Women’s Division 1 and Women’s Division 2 starting a week later September 28.
The Coastal Cup returns in 2024 and will be contested by the Pacific Pride, UBC Thunderbirds, UVIC Vikes and TWU Spartans, while the U20 Dunbar Keg Regional Competition will see the Vancouver Island Tide, TORA (Thompson-Okanagan Rugby Alliance), Vancouver Wave and Fraser Valley compete for honours. Both Coastal Cup and Dunbar Keg competitions will kick off on September 7.
View schedules for all leagues by clicking on the links below:
KEY DATES
Mark your calendars for the 2024/25 BC Rugby Senior Club Season!
All Divisions will get at least two Make-Up weekends throughout the season should Clubs require them, while no matches are slated for Thanksgiving weekend (October 12), HSBC SVNS Vancouver weekend (February 22) or Easter weekend (April 22). The winter break will take place between December 14 and January 25. Limited matches will take place on both Remembrance Day weekend (November 9) and Family Day weekend (February 15).
The BC Rugby Senior Club Play-Offs return in Spring, with Quarter-Final weekend slated for April 12. Semi-Finals will then take place on April 26, before the 2024/25 Senior Club Season concludes at the 2025 BC Rugby Senior Club Finals on May 3, 2025.
KEY DATES:
- September 7: Coastal Cup/Dunbar Keg Competitions Start
- September 2: Men’s Division 1, 2 and 3 start
- September 28: Premier Divisions, Women’s Division 1 & 2 start
- October 5: Dunbar Keg Final Weekend
- October 12: Thanksgiving Weekend (no games)
- November 9: Remembrance Day Weekend (limited games)
- November 30: Coastal Cup Final Weekend
- December 7: Make Up Weekend
- December 14: Winter Break Starts
- January 11: Make Up Weekend
- January 25: Gameweek/Make Up Weekend
- February 15: Family Day Weekend (limited games)
- February 22: HSBC SVNS Vancouver (no games)
- April 5: Make Up Weekend
- April 12: BC Rugby Senior Club Quarter-Finals
- April 19: Easter Weekend (no games)
- April 26: BC Rugby Senior Club Semi-Finals
- May 3: BC Rugby Senior Club Finals
2024/25 SENIOR CLUB LEAGUES PAGE
All the information in one place! For the second successive season, we have launched a Senior Club Leagues Page on the BC Rugby website that will house all information attaining to the 2024/25 season, including Play-Off Formats, Resources and more!
Check out the 2024/25 Senior Club Leagues page here.
Men‘s Premier League & Women’s Premier League
The Men’s Premier League will see 10 teams battle it out for the Rounsefell Cup. Starting September 28, teams will play 13 rounds to determine who reaches the BC Rugby Senior Club Playoffs.
The following Clubs will contest the 2024/25 BC Rugby Men’s Premier League:
- Burnaby Lake RFC (Burnaby)
- Capilano RFC (West Vancouver)
- Castaway Wanderers RFC (Oak Bay)
- James Bay AA (Victoria)
- Meraloma Rugby Club (Vancouver)
- Pacific Pride (Langford) – exempt from Playoffs
- University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
- UBCOB Ravens (Vancouver – defending champions)
- University of Victoria (Victoria)
- Westshore RFC (Langford)
WOMEN’S PREMIER LEAGUE
The 2024/25 Women’s Premier League season will be contested by six teams across 11 rounds throughout Fall and Spring. Vancouver Thunderbirds’ first team will enter in the Spring due to Canada West commitments in the Fall, and will be exempt from Playoffs due to contesting only six matches.
The following Clubs will compete the 2024/25 Women’s Premier League season:
- Burnaby Lake RFC (Burnaby)
- Capilano RFC (North Vancouver)
- Castaway Wanderers RFC (Victoria)
- Seattle RFC (Seattle)
- Vancouver Thunderbirds 1 (UBC – Vancouver) – entering Spring 2025/exempt from Play-Offs
- Vancouver Thunderbirds 2 (UBC – Vancouver)
- Westshore RFC (Langford)
FIND YOUR PLACE – JOIN THE GAME!
Why should you choose Rugby? Because it’s the sport for EVERYONE.
Rugby is renowned for its inclusivity and welcomes individuals of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. Whether you are tall or short, lean or stocky, there is a position on the field for you. This inclusiveness extends beyond physical attributes to encompass diverse backgrounds and experiences. Rugby is a sport that thrives on diversity, valuing each player’s contribution to the team’s success.
Choose Rugby and discover new friendships and communities! One of the most cherished aspects of our sport is the sense of community it fosters. When you join a Rugby team, you become part of a family that values teamwork, respect, and inclusion. The friendships forged on the Rugby field often last a lifetime, providing players with a strong network of peers who share a passion for the game.
Rugby is a sport that offers countless opportunities to create unforgettable memories. Whether you’re scoring your first try, executing a perfect tackle, or sharing a victory with your teammates, each moment on the field is a chance to make lasting memories.
While registration costs vary from Club to Club, Rugby is played all year round in BC and, compared to other team sports, provides excellent value for money! So come and join our great sport – whether you’re a player, supporter, or someone curious to learn more, your presence makes our community stronger.
Let’s make this season one for the books – we can’t wait to see you on the field!
DOWNLOAD THE BC RUGBY APP NOW
Access your Club’s fixtures and League Schedules – download the BC Rugby app on your phone!
The BC Rugby app is the perfect way to view Club fixtures and results for the upcoming season. You can favourite your Club/League to personalise your feed. The BC Rugby app also features important Safe Sport information, such as Concussion protocol and Mental Health Resources in BC.
League fixtures will be uploaded ahead of the season start!
Click below to download the BC Rugby App.
CONCUSSION MODULES – PREPARE FOR THE NEW SEASON
When it comes to Rugby, safety and player welfare is the most important thing. Whether you are playing Senior Rugby for your Club or signing your child up for Rookie Rugby, we want you to have a safe and positive experience. There are lots of resources to help protect both your physical and mental wellbeing in Rugby.
Visit our Resources section for more information on player welfare.
Learn more about Safety in Rugby by visiting our Safe Sport section or downloading the BC Rugby App now!
BC Rugby adheres to World Rugby’s policy of “Recognize and Remove” when dealing with concussions or suspected concussions. Anyone on or around the Rugby pitch has a responsibility to be aware of the symptoms of concussion and are encouraged to complete World Rugby’s online Concussion Management module. We strongly encourage parents, guardians, partners or housemates of Rugby players to complete the online module to be informed.
CLUB MARKETING TOOLKIT
Rugby Canada has produced a Club Marketing Tool resource to assist Clubs with their marketing and communication needs. The tool is available in English and French.
The Club Marketing Toolkit can be found on the Rugby Canada website HERE. The package includes:
- Generic “Play Rugby” graphics
- Registration graphic templates
- Social post templates for club/program registration
- Email templates for club/program registration
- “Try Rugby Day” graphic templates
- Email template for club “Try Rugby Day”
- Social post templates for club “Try Rugby Day
- Communication package – “Try Rugby Day”
- “How to” document for paid social ads
- Additional tips and tricks
If you need any help promoting your Club throughout the season, contact BC Rugby’s Marketing Director Rob Bartlett at rbartlett@bcrugby.com.
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