Rugby is back in BC! As we enter a Women’s Rugby World Cup year, we are excited for what 2022 will bring.
We cannot wait to welcome back all Members – new and returning – to the pitch, kicking off with what we hope will be a busy 2022 for all participants, starting with an action-packed Spring Season for Seniors, Minis and Masters!
Make sure you register as a BC Rugby Member ahead of the new Spring season.
Men’s Premier League, Presented by Onni, and Women’s Premier League Return
For the first time in two years, we are delighted to welcome back the Spring Senior season to the BC Rugby calendar.
The BC Rugby Men’s Premier League, presented by Onni, and the Women’s Premier League headline an action-packed senior schedule featuring seven leagues across Men’s and Women’s Competitions.
The first round of matches kick off on Saturday, January 29, 2022. The season culminates with Championship matches taking place at the BC Rugby Senior Club Finals on May 7. Playoffs take place on April 23 (quarterfinals) and April 30 (semifinals).
The Men’s Premier League, presented by Onni, features 12 teams, including 2018 and 2019 champions UBCOB Ravens. Can the Ravens make it a three-peat or will their reign be ended?
The following Clubs will contest the Men’s Premier League:
- Burnaby Lake Rugby Club (Burnaby)
- Capilano RFC (West Vancouver)
- Castaway Wanderers (Oak Bay)
- James Bay AA (Victoria)
- Meraloma (Vancouver)
- Pacific Pride (Langford)
- Seattle Rugby Club (Seattle, USA – competing from March 12)
- University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
- UBCOB Ravens (Vancouver, defending champions)
- University of Victoria (Victoria)
- Vancouver Rowing Club (Vancouver)
- Westshore RFC (Langford)
The Women’s Premier League consists of five Clubs, including defending champions Capilano RFC. The following Clubs will compete in the Women’s Premier League:
- Capilano RFC (West Vancouver – defending champions)
- Castaway Wanderers (Oak Bay)
- Seattle Rugby Club (Seattle, USA – competing from March 12)
- UBC Thunderbirds (Vancouver)
- Westshore RFC (Langford)
The Men’s Premier Reserve League and Men’s Division 1 are combined with 17 Clubs contesting the regular season before playoffs. Alongside the Men’s Premier League teams listed above, Abbotsford RFC (Abbotsford), Bayside Sharks (Surrey), Kamloops RFC (Kamloops), Kelowna Crows (Kelowna), Langley RFC (Langley), Cowichan Rugby Club (Duncan), Nanaimo Hornets (Nanaimo) and Port Alberni Black Sheep (Port Alberni) will also compete in the Division 1 League.
Schedules for Men’s Division 2, Men’s Division 3, Women’s Division 1, and Women’s Division 2 have also been released.
All Spring Senior league schedules can be found on the BC Rugby Fixtures and Results page.
GET FIXTURES INSTANTLY – DOWNLOAD THE BC RUGBY APP NOW!
Access your Club’s fixtures and League Schedules instantly – 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 even 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.
Click below to download the BC Rugby App based on your operating system!
Register For Mini Rugby Now!
This Spring will also see the return of Mini Rugby programs throughout the province in March! Many of our Clubs offer Mini Rugby programs – find your local club now!
Rookie Rugby, played by boys and girls aged 5-12, is a fun, safe non-contact version of the sport allowing players to learn the Laws of the Game without any bumps or bruises. Learn more about Rookie Rugby here.
A Big Year For Age-Grade Rugby
2022 is going to be a huge year for Age-Grade Rugby, with several key dates already confirmed!
This year will mark the return of the BC Summer Games, Provincial Regional Championships, Canada Summer Games and Western Canada Rugby Championships. Make sure to mark them in your calendar!
This is going to be a big year for Age-Grade provincial representative Rugby, with several key dates due to be announced soon. Stay tuned for more news and information on BC Rugby!
Masters Rugby Is Back!
Masters Rugby is back for Spring 2022!
Masters Rugby is a format traditionally played by players 35+ years or older. It is a social form of contact Rugby for those who maybe cannot train or play as hard as they used to.
Masters is centred around the core values and traditions of contact Rugby, often pitting old friends and foes against each other – making bonds that last a lifetime across generations! Masters allows both seasoned players and newbies an opportunity to bond over fond memories while playing the sport they love most.
Nine Clubs compete the Pacific Northwest Over 40s Rugby Union (PANORU) schedule.
- Abbotsford Originals – Abbotsford
- Snowcaps – North Vancouver
- NOBs – Seattle
- East Side Gents – Vancouver
- Twilighters – Burnaby
- Legends – Vancouver
- Ebb Tide – Victoria
- Valley Vintage – Langley
- Priest Valley Vicars – Kelowna
- Evergreens – Vancouver
- SOBs – White Rock
- Yous to Bees – Nanaimo
Play Safe This Spring – Get Prepared!
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.
BC Rugby has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy in place – learn more about the policy here.
#JoinTheGame – Find Your New Club Now
There has never been a better time to #JoinTheGame.
Whether you are a newbie, a veteran, a serious athlete or just want to play for fun, there is a form of Rugby for you in British Columbia.
There many ways to #JoinTheGame – as a player, coach, official, volunteer or if you want to support Rugby happening in your area.
Visit our #JoinTheGame section now to learn about the many ways you can get involved with the BC Rugby Community.
Interested in registering ahead of the new season? Visit our Registration page to learn more.
Want to know what Clubs operate in your local area? Use our Find A Club page to learn more.