Please see below an important update to the BC Rugby Senior Rules of Competition regarding section 7.3 – Player Eligibility.

The motion was passed unanimously by the BC Rugby Board of Directors to update the current wording:

FROM:

7.3 Player Eligibility  

The following fines will be applied to the relevant Club and point deductions for the relevant Team for any infraction of Player Eligibility Rules, as detailed in Section 4, in a BC Rugby sanctioned Competition or Match. For infractions relating to section 4.1 the sanctions (fine and point deductions) will be automatically doubled.

For infractions relating to Sections 4.3 (f), (g), (h) and (i), the relevant Match will be recorded as a default with the infringing Team treated as the defaulting Team, even for a first offence, in addition to the following sanctions:  

a) First offence (regular season only) – a written warning shall be issued.  

b) Second offence (first playoff offence) – the Club shall be fined CAD$200 and the Team shall be deducted four-points from the league or pool table

TO:

7.3 Player Eligibility  

The following fines will be applied to the relevant Club and point deductions for the relevant Team for any infraction of Player Eligibility Rules, as detailed in Section 4, in a BC Rugby sanctioned Competition or Match. For infractions relating to section 4.1 the sanctions (fine and point deductions) will be automatically doubled.

a) First offence (regular season only) – the match will be recorded as a conceded win with the infringing team the losing team

b) Second offence (first playoff offence) – the Club shall be fined CAD$200 and the Team shall be deducted four-points from the league or pool table

The BC Rugby Board of Directors passed the motion by unanimous consent with all Members voting in favour.

The decision is effective as of today, Wednesday February 18, 2026.

The BC Rugby Senior Rules of Competition can be viewed here.