Men's and women's training is Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm, Brockton Oval.
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Vancouver Rowing Club Rugby
Men's and women's teams train Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm. We also run Mini and Youth rugby and touch in the summer, and new players can come along to any session.
The Rowers have played at Brockton Oval since 1908. The ground is on the east side of Stanley Park by the seawall, and the clubhouse is down the road on Coal Harbour, shared with the rest of the Vancouver Rowing Club.
The BC Rugby season runs from September to April. We train on Tuesday and Thursday nights, play on Saturdays and head back to the clubhouse after the game.
Why the Rowers
The club has produced Rugby Canada captains and Major League Rugby players. The current squads mix experienced players with people still learning the game, and plenty of them moved to Vancouver from somewhere else and found the club that way.
Everyone trains together on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the Saturday teams are picked on form each week.
Come train with usEach one has its own page with the details.
Men's
Two teams: the 1st XV in the BC Rugby Premiership and a second side in Division 1. Games are on Saturdays.
Women's
One team in BC Rugby Women's Division 2, with a World Rugby Level 2 head coach. Games are on Saturdays.
Mini & Youth
Minis from age 4 on Saturday mornings, and U16 boys and girls on weeknights, coached by people from the senior program.
Touch
Non-contact rugby on Thursday evenings through the summer, from 6:30pm. Members can bring guests.
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From the clubhouse
Jun 19, 2025
Youth Rugby Returns to Stanley Park: VRC Relaunches Minis & U16 Programs for 2025/26 The Vancouver Rowing Club Rugby Section is thrilled to announce the re-establishment of its Youth Rugby Program for the upcoming 2025/26 season. After a brief hiatus, VRC is proud to relaunch both the Minis (ages 4–12) and U16 Boys and Girls […]
Nov 28, 2024
On Saturday, November 2, the Vancouver Rowing Club (VRC) and Squamish (Axewomen) combined Women’s Rugby Team emerged victorious in a highly anticipated 10-a-side match against the James Bay Athletic Association (JBAA) Women’s Team.
Oct 29, 2024
The Vancouver Rowing Club is thrilled to celebrate former player Mikiela Nelson’s impressive debut with Exeter Chiefs Women, where she scored twice in a thrilling 21-15 victory against Gloucester-Hartpury at Kingsholm.