Appeldoorn Makes Canada U-20

Written by RM | 05 March 2010

Kurtis Appeldoorn of the Abbotsford Rugby Club has been selected as one of 26 players chosen to represent Canada at the U-20 World Competition in Moscow in May. Kurtis was one of the captains of the Abbotsford U-19 Tier 1 team who won the BC Championship in December over James Bay, the first U-19 Title for the club in nearly a decade. Kurtis has recently earned a starting spot at center with the Abbotsford men's top side and will be wished well in his endeavors with Canada U-20.

Canada U20 Squad for JWT in Moscow Named
Courtesy of Doug Crosse, Rugby Canada

Fraser Valley U-17 Beats Canada U-17

Written by RM | 29 January 2010

Fraser Valley U-17 Beats Canada U-17 by a score of 19-18!

Abbotsford players scored 14 of the 19 points in the win for the Valley over the U-17 Canada development squad touring BC. Despite Canada opening in the scoring with a try in the corner, the Valley squad was able to come back and secure the win in a high energy, hotly contested battle. Christian Styles (Yale) and Justin Douglas (Bateman) each scored a try with Tyson Appeldoorn (Mouat) adding 2 converts. Riley Locker (Bayside) also scored a try in the game.

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2009 Youth Award Winners

Written by RM | 14 January 2010

2009 Abbotsford Rugby Youth Award Winners

Congratulations to all Abbotsford Youth teams on very successful seasons.  Here is a summary of award winners for all youth age groups.  It was very difficult for coaches to decide on these awards due to the high caliber of play by many individuals. All players had an important role in their team’s success this year.
 
These names will be engraved on plaques and posted at the clubhouse. Also, check for updates on the website for championship pictures and award winner names...

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Canada calls for Abby rugby stars

Courtesy of Dan Kinvig - Abbotsford News
Published: December 18, 2009 2:00 PM

Rugby in Abbotsford is alive and well.

If you’re looking for proof, let us submit Exhibit A – the roster for Canada’s under-17 boys rugby team.

When the national U17 program convened its selection camp at Shawnigan Lake last month, almost 10 per cent of the 63-strong list of invited players hailed from Abbotsford.

Of the six local hopefuls, five of them – Christian Styles, Tyler Barons, Ryan March, Justin Douglas and Jorden Best – were named to the 27-member Team Canada lineup which will travel to Santa Barbara, Calif. for a series of fixtures against the United States’ high school All-Americans between Christmas and New Year’s. Additionally, a sixth Abby player, Brody Quirk, has been picked for a national development team which will tour B.C. in February.

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