The Vancouver Rogues is a rugby union team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It's inclusive to players of all sexual orientations and gender identities and is part of the IGR.[1] In 2022 the team participated in the Bingham Cup and was the top Canadian Team that participated.[2] [3]
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| Full name | Vancouver Rogues Rugby Club |
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| Unions | Rugby Canada; Vancouver Rugby Union; IGR |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Region | British Columbia Rugby Union |
| Ground(s) | Connaught Park |
| President | Brennan Bastyovanszky |
| Coach(es) | Daniel Usher, James Blewman, Peter Charles |
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History edit
The Vancouver Rogues were originally established in 2002 and was the first openly gay and inclusive rugby team in Canada. The original team ran for 10 years before dissolving. [4] In 2021 the team was revived to continue where the original team left off and to promote inclusiveness in the sport. [5][6] The Team has partnered with the Meraloma Rugby Club and is registered as their 2nd team in their 3rd Division men's team. [7]
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References edit
- ^ "Vancouver Rogues RFC". International Gay Rugby. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "VANCOUVER ROGUES WRAP UP MEMORABLE 2022 BINGHAM CUP". BC Rugby. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ Crawford, Blair. "Rugby as a common cause: Bingham Cup celebrates gay and inclusive teams". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "About the Rogues". Vancouver Rogues Rugby. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ Smith, Charlie. "Gay former rugby star Brennan Bastyovanszky recharges Vancouver Rogues". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ Szeto, Winston. "Vancouver's first gay and inclusive rugby team is back". CBC. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "The Vancouver Rogues Partner with the Meraloma Rugby Club". Retrieved 23 March 2023.