Klahanie Rugby Park was the scene for the latest re-engagement between the Caps and Burnaby Lake.

From the opening kick off the Caps were keen to contest for the ball at every opportunity. Fierce counter rucking, and contesting at the intial contact point throughout the first half frequently frustrated Burnaby Lake

Men Collect First Win of Season

The Premier Men hosted UBC on a dreary Saturday and fought their way to a 12 - 6 victory over the students.
Both sides have been battling attrition early this Premier season but it was staunch defense and sound execution of the basics that lead Burnaby to prevail.

Mini Rugby Parents Social

Burnaby Lake Rugby Club Youth & Mini Rugby Programs invite you to our Parents Social at the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse this Friday February 19th at 7:00pm.

Please bring an appy or dessert/fruit to share. Enjoy a free glass of wine or beer. Wine supplied by Tim Wispinski of Renaissance Wines and beer supplied by the Burnaby Lake Rugby Committee. There will be door prizes.

This will be a great time to meet other parents, the coaches as well as Burnaby Lake Rugby committee members.

Premier Women Results Feb 6, 2010

Results and highlights from Burnaby vs United

Mini Rugby - Practice - Sunday February 7th

Once again I hope everyone had a great practice last weekend. Great to see new rugby players out! And this past weekend we had some great help from more of our senior men's team; Alex, Tom, and Mike.

This Sunday looks like it's going to be a great day outside! Just remember that some of the little ones have been getting cold towards the end of practice, so please dress accordingly.

And please remember MOUTHGUARDS!

Coach Brandl Announces Team to Face United on Saturday

Burnaby Lake Rugby Women's Head Coach, Walt Brandl has announced the Starting Line up to face United Rugby Club to start the second half of the BC Rugby Premier Women's League.

BLRC Club scholarships

BLRC is proud to offer scholarships for worthy junior and senior members enrolled in full-time studies at post-secondary education institutions. If you are a club member in good standing who is attending school full-time, you should consider submitting an application. Details for applying for the Junior member scholarship are here, and details for applying for the Senior member scholarship are here. Applications can be emailed to Joe Lee at jjosephlee@gmail.com.

Mini Rugby - Practice - Sun. Jan. 31

Hope everyone had a great practice last weekend. Great to see new rugby players out!

Mini Rugby will be every Sunday morning from 10am – 11:30am on the field & upstairs in the clubhouse following with hot dogs & juice. If you know of any other friends who would like to play mini rugby, please invite them out to Sunday’s practice.

Please also remember that players are required to have mouthguards. And need to dress appropriately for the weather.

*****ATTENTION, ATTENTION****WIN/WIN LOTTERY UPDATE

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who helped out the BLRC in this year's biggest fundraiser!

In previous years, for our participation, BC Rugby has typically sent us cheques of $500 to $700. This year, they had Irish Rugby Sensation, Brian O'Driscoll along with a harem of 23 Egyptian virgins (all shirtless and male; they just don't have a way with the ladies), take a chauffered sretch limosuine over to meet with BLRC Treasurer Jeff Robinson, and Head Coach, Mike James. The cheque this year... was for $7300!

Head Coach Mike James had this to say "O'driscoll has awful hair!" Strong words, strong words...

Special thank you to Justin Williams who sold 21 books of tickets, and to Brendan Davies without whom, the win/win lottery would not have been such a success!

The executive had a goal this year, to raise $5000. An improvement of almost 1000% compared to last year. Mission accomplished! That money will be put to good use: Junior development, clubhouse improvements, ivory backscratchers. The neccesities needed to run a successful rugby club.

Next year we will need to surpass the $7300 we raised this year, and will need your support again.

Until next year,
Mike Devlin MD
VP o BLRC

Mini Rugby - Practice Sun.Jan.16

Welcome back everyone!!! And welcome to those of you that are new!!

We will be resuming our practices tomorrow, Sunday, January 16th. Usual time & place, 10-11:30am, Burnaby Lake East Sports Complex on the rugby fields located behind the clubhouse.

BC Premier Women's Schedule Announced

The BC premier Women's Schedule was announced quietly Thursday Night

JOHN LATHAM MEMORIAL GAME

Mr. John Latham was smiling down from the Heavens as he sees the Oldies show the Youngies how it is done, on a day that we remember our dear friend who left us too soon.

Mini Rugby FUN Practice - Sun. Dec. 13 - Cancelled

We will NOT be having a fun practice this morning. The ground is simply too frozen, and it would be easy for someone to get hurt.

Hope to see everyone between 11 & 11:30 for the Christmas Party, and Caroling to follow!

Christmas Caroling - Sun. Dec. 13th - 1pm

Come one, come all, it's time to get into the Christmas spirit! Come and join us at the clubhouse, Sunday December 13th at 1pm.

There will be a brass quartet that will be performing, and providing the music for all to sing along to. Not to worry there will be song books for those of you that do not know the lyrics.

Mini Rugby/Club Kids Xmas Party - Sun. Dec. 13

BLRC Mini Rugby/Club Kids Christmas party 11:30am with Christmas crafts, visit from Santa, Potluck.

Visit with Santa: Parents please contact me for further details on this. It is IMPORTANT, as we do not want any child left out.

Potluck: Parents please bring an appetizer, munchies, Christmas goodies etc for the family potluck

BLRC Caroling 1:00ish (open invite to all club members, with or without kids) with Brass Quartet.

Hope to see all club families there!
dalicem@gmail.com or 778.773.4147

U-19 Playoff Final

This Saturday, December 5, BLRC's U-19 men take on Abbotsford for the U-19 championship. Kickoff is at 10:00 am in Abbotsford. Come watch the team that took down the Meralomas last Saturday take it to Abbotsford this week.

Come out & support the future of the club.

Mini Rugby - Team Bonding - Snowshoeing at Grouse Mountain

There will be no practice on Sunday, December 6th. Instead we will be venturing out to Grouse Mountain for a team bonding Snowshoe Tour.

If you are still interested, please let me know no later than Friday morning. As this will alter final costs for people, and I need to have the free snowshoe rentals organized. If a player is interested; but a parent is not able to make it, please let me know, and I'll see about arranging rides.

Mini Rugby Practice - Sunday Nov. 29 Cancelled - Dec. 6 Grouse Mountain

Due to the heavy rains last night and today, and tomorrow's forecast, practice for Sunday November 29th has been cancelled. The fields are closed and have larger than normal puddles (or mud pits) of standing water. There will also be no jamboree, as BCRugby was unable to secure fields for play.

Canada v. Russia - Pre- and post-game at BLRC

BLRC members, friends and family intending to go see Canada v. Russia at Swangard Stadium this Saturday are reminded that the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse will be open for pre- and post-game refreshments.

Swangard Stadium is less than a 10 minute taxi ride away from Burnaby
Lake Clubhouse. Parking is available for those who wish to carpool, taxi or take Skytrain to the game.

We look forward to welcoming guests new and old.

Mini Rugby Practice - Sunday Nov. 22 - is ON

Practice is ON.

I'm sure you are all aware it's a little wet outside today, but we are going to brave the elements. It seems to be raining less than it did last week, so we should all be fine. Remember to have your players layer up and dress appropriately, maybe even a change of clothes for after.