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Strong Cowichan presence helps Crimson Tide claim B.C. regional rugby title
The Crimson Tide won the overall title by two points after sweeping both U19 championships and claiming multiple division medals.
- The Vancouver Island Rugby Union's Crimson Tide earned the overall title at the 2026 Rugby Provincial Regional Championships held at Abbotsford Exhibition Park on June 4 and 5, finishing two points ahead of the Fraser Valley Venom.
- These championships are the culmination of recently restructured leagues designed to provide a clearer pathway for identifying and developing regional rugby talent across British Columbia, returning to Abbotsford after the 2025 event at Shawnigan Lake School.
- Sweeping both U19 championships, the Crimson Tide boys defeated the Venom 33-12 and the girls won 23-17, while the Tide U17 girls also defeated the Venom 16-12 in their championship game.
- In the U15 boys final, the Vancouver Wave defeated the Tide 51-5, marking the only championship game not featuring both the Tide and Venom; the Venom also bested the Tide in the U15 girls final.
- Athletes from Shawnigan Lake School and the Cowichan Rugby Club played significant roles throughout the tournament, with many players balancing regional commitments alongside preparations for the upcoming BC Summer Games.
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Strong Cowichan presence helps Crimson Tide claim B.C. regional rugby title
The 2026 provincial regional rugby championships were held at Abbotsford Exhibition Park June 4 and 5, with the Vancouver Island Rugby Union’s Crimson Tide earning the overall title, just two points ahead of the Fraser Valley Venom. The tournament featured British Columbia’s top U15 to U19 players representing four regional teams: the Crimson Tide (Vancouver Island), Fraser Valley Venom, Vancouver Wave and the Interior. The championships returne…
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