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Serauxmen Stadium Celebrating 50 Years in Nanaimo
The weekend includes touch rugby, a golf fundraiser and four matches, with proceeds supporting the 2028 junior program UK tour.
- The Cowichan Rugby Football Club marks 50 years at its Herd Road property with a three-day celebration running August 13 to 15, honoring the club's volunteer-built history.
- After struggling to share facilities with other local organizations, the club purchased 1860 Herd Road for $75,000, providing the permanent home founder Peter Owen described as beginning with little more than an idea.
- Roughly 200 junior members and 50-70 senior members register annually at the volunteer-run non-profit, which emphasizes family, teamwork, and tradition as a staple of the Cowichan Valley and Vancouver Island rugby communities.
- Weekend activities include a Thursday touch rugby game and a $100 dinner catered by Just Jakes; on Saturday, four matches at Piggie Park feature The Old Boys game at 1 p.m. and the Men's Invitational at 2 p.m.
- Visitors from around the world describe the clubhouse as "old school rugby," according to CRFC's Stacey Rea, a club representative. The organization continues to rely on fundraising and dedicated volunteers to sustain the sport.
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Cowichan Rugby Club celebrates 50 years at Piggie Park
It’s been 50 years since the Cowichan Rugby Football Club purchased its Herd Road property, and festivities marking the occasion are gearing up to run Aug. 13 to 15. On Thursday, Aug. 13 a touch rugby game is scheduled for 6 p.m. It’s an annual off-season tradition around the club and is best suited to players 14 and up, though it remains a family friendly event. This year’s game will be even more special as the field configuration will be switc…
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