Its another busy weekend for Burnaby Lake Rugby. Starting with the Div 3 men taking on UBC and the women taking on SFU. It all wraps up with the Elite men versus UBC Thunderbirds in the 2:30 fixture. Get there early. This week Burnaby have four men’s teams and after a busy week of practice,…
From the British Columbia Rugby Union Dolesau and Blanks named CRC Co-Players of the Year The inaugural Canadian Rugby Championship player of the year award will be shared this season by Josefa Dolesau from British Columbia and Dean Blanks from the Atlantic Rock. Dolesau, who currently plies his trade for Burnaby Lake Rugby Club, was…
Saturday September 24th, 20ll. Burnaby Lake hosted five teams on Saturday, winning all five in convincing fashion. As well, the clubwide home opener saw the alumni, Burnaby Lake Old Boys (the BLOBS) down at the Lake making for a full bodied, eventful day. The U19 men started the day with a 61-0 victory over Chilliwack.…
On Saturday, the U19s kicked off their season against Chilliwack in Tier 2 Leag. This group of young men were able to put on a dazzling performance albeit against an under-manned opponent. The forwards dominated every set piece and lineout with sheer size and strength. Flanker Cole Turner had a tremendous game on offense and…
Story By Walt Brandl The Burnaby Lake Premier Women came into their home opener against Capilano Rugby Club looking for a third straight victory this season and featuring 7 line-up changes from their successful trip to Kamloops. Gone was the dominant centre pairing of Steele and Miyazaki, replaced by new club member Alicia Noger and…
This Saturday we have BLOBs day at the lake. Come early for a full day of rugby. It all starts off with the U19s versus Chilliwack and finishes off when the Elite look to continue their unbeaten streak versus the UBC Old Boys. Here is the full schedule: 2:30 pm Men’s Elite vs UBCOB 1:00…
Saturday September 17, 2011. The women took a trip to Kamloops where they won 54-16. Look for the game report by Legendary Coach Walt “the voice” Brandl later this week. In the third division the boys came out with a solid effort but lost their game to the rowers 27-8. Great games by Liem the…
Greetings Burnaby Lake Nation This weekend the Elite men continue their quest towards qualification for the upcoming Premiership. While the women travel to Kamloops to avenge a loss from last season. Look for the updates later on this week! Games this weekend are as follows. Men: Elite at Vancouver Rowing Club (Brockton Oval) 2:30pm 3rd…
September 10, 2011 Burnaby Lake Women 2nds vs. United 2nds On a hot day at Hume Park, Burnaby Lake and United once again renewed acquaintances. Faced with injuries, retirements, holidays and call ups to the premier team, Burnaby didn’t have the numbers this week so a shorter game was arranged. Rugby is better than no…