![The Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year award was started in 2017 to recognize Indigenous rugby athletes who have excelled during the year. This year’s winner was Von Richardson […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PhilMack_Award_vonRichardson_bobbyross_640-640x300.jpg "Von Richardson Wins 2024 Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year Award")
![We have a number of First Nation designed rugby balls depicting the mighty Thunderbird. Cost is $60 for a training ball, $80 for a match ball plus shipping and taxes. […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RC-yellow-640x300.jpg "Thunder Rugby Balls for Sale – Designed by First Nation Artists")
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White Rock Camp January 25-26 2025
– Posted on January 3, 2025Posted in: Feature, Top Stories
Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year – 2025 Applications Open
The Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year Award is open for applications. The link to the online form is below. PHIL MACK AWARD APPLICATION FORM
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Thunder Jersey Auction: Pacific Pride vs TWU
– Posted on October 3, 2024Posted in: Feature
On September 28th, the Pacific Pride and Trinity Western University wore Indigenous designed jerseys that were later auctioned off as a fundraiser for Thunder Rugby. The jerseys worn by the Pacific Pride were designed by Loni Skelton (Gitsxan) and the TWU jerseys were designed by John Lyall (Kwakwaka’wakw).
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John Lyall’s Indigenous Roots Weave Into Seattle Seawolves New City Kit
– Posted on June 7, 2024Posted in: Feature
“Orcas or killer whales are known as Maxinuxw to the Kwakwaka’wakw. ‘Maxinuxw’ roughly translates to ‘side by side,’ as the orcas travel, live, and hunt together side by side. As the Maxinuxw travel side by side, so do our Seawolves as they travel, live, and hunt together, playing our majestic game.”
John Lyall, Kwakwaka’wakw
