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![The Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year Award is open for applications. The link to the online form is below. The application deadline is February 1st, the presentation will […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/philmack_award_banner-115x115.jpg "Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year – 2026 Applications Open")
Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year – 2026 Applications Open
Posted on January 3, 2026 | No CommentsThe Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year Award is open for applications. The link to the online form is below. The application deadline is February 1st, the presentation will […] -
White Rock Camp – Feb 14-15 2026
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Thunder Tour to NZ 2025
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Thunder Rugby Balls for Sale – Designed by First Nations Artists
Posted on October 13, 2025 | No CommentsWe have a number of First Nations designed rugby balls depicting the mighty Thunderbird. Contact John Lyall at jlyall@thunderrugby.ca for more information. Special deals on bulk orders for schools and clubs. -
![Thunder Indigenous Women Claim Historic Victory Over Fierce Waiariki Māori Side In a thrilling clash at the Rangataua Rugby Club in Tauranga, the Thunder Indigenous Women secured a hard-fought 17–12 […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/thunder-women-2025-115x115.jpeg "Thunder Claim Two Historic Wins in NZ on 2025 Tour")
Thunder Claim Two Historic Wins in NZ on 2025 Tour
Posted on August 13, 2025 | No CommentsThunder Indigenous Women Claim Historic Victory Over Fierce Waiariki Māori Side In a thrilling clash at the Rangataua Rugby Club in Tauranga, the Thunder Indigenous Women secured a hard-fought 17–12 […] -
White Rock Camp January 25-26 2025
Posted on January 3, 2025 | No CommentsRegister for the Thunder Rugby Camp at White Rock on January 25-26 using the registration link below. REGISTER FOR CAMP -
![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 […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/0H3A0373-115x115.jpg "Thunder Jersey Auction: Pacific Pride vs TWU")
Thunder Jersey Auction: Pacific Pride vs TWU
Posted on October 3, 2024 | No CommentsOn 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 […] -
![“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 […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/john_lyall_design-115x115.jpg "John Lyall’s Indigenous Roots Weave Into Seattle Seawolves New City Kit")
John Lyall’s Indigenous Roots Weave Into Seattle Seawolves New City Kit
Posted on June 7, 2024 | No Comments“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 […] -
![Trip to Seattle June 22nd Thunder are sending two youth teams to Seattle on June 22nd, they’ll be playing against youth teams from Washington State. The teams will also be […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/jersey_design-115x115.jpg "June 2024 Newsletter")
June 2024 Newsletter
Posted on June 3, 2024 | No CommentsTrip to Seattle June 22nd Thunder are sending two youth teams to Seattle on June 22nd, they’ll be playing against youth teams from Washington State. The teams will also be […] -
Thunder & Grassroots Summer Camps
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![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_640-115x115.jpg "Von Richardson Wins 2024 Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year Award")
Von Richardson Wins 2024 Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year Award
Posted on May 6, 2024 | No CommentsThe 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 […] -
Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year – 2024 Applications Open
Posted on February 29, 2024 | No CommentsThe 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 -
![On January 13th 2024 the Thunder Indigenous Rugby program held a celebration at the Mungo Martin House in downtown Victoria. It was a chance to celebrate past events like the […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/phil_john_bobby-115x115.jpg "Thunder Celebration – January 13th 2024")
Thunder Celebration – January 13th 2024
Posted on January 17, 2024 | No CommentsOn January 13th 2024 the Thunder Indigenous Rugby program held a celebration at the Mungo Martin House in downtown Victoria. It was a chance to celebrate past events like the […] -
![John Lyall Named to North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame in Builder Category Congratulations to Thunder Director, John Lyall, for being named as a 2024 inductee into the North […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/thunder_john_banner-115x115.jpg "Thunder Director Named to North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame")
Thunder Director Named to North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
Posted on January 3, 2024 | No CommentsJohn Lyall Named to North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame in Builder Category Congratulations to Thunder Director, John Lyall, for being named as a 2024 inductee into the North […] -
2023 Summer Camps in Gold River, Alert Bay, Abbotsford, Kamloops
Posted on July 6, 2023 | No CommentsRegister for our free camps in Gold River, Alert Bay, Abbotsford, Kamloops. -
![The Thunder 50/50 raffle is now live. Tickets can be bought online at https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/thunderrugby The raffle ends July 1 and the winner will receive 50% of the funds. The remainder of […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/thunder_raffle_5050-115x115.jpg "Thunder 50/50 Supports NZ Youth Tour")
Thunder 50/50 Supports NZ Youth Tour
Posted on June 7, 2023 | No CommentsThe Thunder 50/50 raffle is now live. Tickets can be bought online at https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/thunderrugby The raffle ends July 1 and the winner will receive 50% of the funds. The remainder of […] -
June 2023 Newsletter
Posted on June 7, 2023 | No CommentsView this email in your browser NZ Tour Just Over Six Weeks Away We’re busy getting ready for our NZ tour in August. A large part of the preparation is […] -
![Thunder Rugby New Zealand Tour Tour Reflections from coach Clay Panga Thunder Tour Wrapup on BCRN Thunder NZ Tour Program View Itinerary View Google Earth Video of Tour The Thunder […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/thunderlogo-115x115.jpg "Thunder Rugby New Zealand Tour")
Thunder Rugby New Zealand Tour
Posted on May 2, 2023 | No CommentsThunder Rugby New Zealand Tour Tour Reflections from coach Clay Panga Thunder Tour Wrapup on BCRN Thunder NZ Tour Program View Itinerary View Google Earth Video of Tour The Thunder […] -
![Noah Bain Algonquin/Fijian Noah, who has an engineering degree from UVic, has an impressive list of rugby accomplishments at the regional, provincial and national levels. He’s heading to NZ this […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/noah_slider-115x115.jpg "Noah Bain Wins 2023 Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year Award")
Noah Bain Wins 2023 Phil Mack Indigenous Player of the Year Award
Posted on April 24, 2023 | No CommentsNoah Bain Algonquin/Fijian Noah, who has an engineering degree from UVic, has an impressive list of rugby accomplishments at the regional, provincial and national levels. He’s heading to NZ this […] -
![Each year Thunder Rugby awards the Phil Mack Trophy to the Thunder Indigenous Player(s) of the Year. The trophy was first presented to Crosby Stewart in 2016. There are $2000 […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/phil_mack_2023-115x115.jpg "2023 Phil Mack Award – Apply Online")
2023 Phil Mack Award – Apply Online
Posted on March 28, 2023 | No CommentsEach year Thunder Rugby awards the Phil Mack Trophy to the Thunder Indigenous Player(s) of the Year. The trophy was first presented to Crosby Stewart in 2016. There are $2000 […]