BC Bears secure silver and championship titles in national rugby competitions
The BC Bears participated in various national rugby competitions held in Guelph, Ontario, from July 20 to 26, 2026.
In the U19 Canadian Rugby Championships, both the men's and women's squads secured silver medals. The women's team, entering as defending champions, recorded wins against Atlantic Rock (12-0), Alberta Wolfpack (51-0), and Quebec (63-5) before losing to Ontario in the championship game with a score of 17-7. The men's team followed a similar path with victories over Atlantic Rock (59-12) and Alberta Wolfpack (55-3), but ultimately finished with silver after a 44-12 loss to Ontario.
In the U17 division, the BC Bears girls' team successfully defended their O'Neills Challenge Cup title by winning their three-game series against Ontario 2-1. The series included victories of 26-19 and 24-21, followed by a 24-20 loss in the final match. Several players from the Cowichan region and local institutions such as Shawnigan Lake School and Cowichan Rugby Club were represented on the rosters.
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BC Bears · Cowichan Rugby Club · Guelph · Ontario · Shawnigan Lake School
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The BC Bears U19 women secured a silver medal at the Canadian U19 Rugby Championships. ladysmithchronicle.com · lakecowichangazette.com · cowichanvalleycitizen.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The BC Bears U17 girls retained the O'Neills Challenge Cup with a 2-1 series win against Ontario. ladysmithchronicle.com · lakecowichangazette.com · cowichanvalleycitizen.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The BC Bears U19 men earned a silver medal at the Canadian U19 Rugby Championships. ladysmithchronicle.com · lakecowichangazette.com · cowichanvalleycitizen.com