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![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 […] -
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 […] -
![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 […] -
Thunder Rugby Jersey Auction
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Thunder Rugby 2023 Easter Tour
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![Thunder Rugby California Tour Update The Thunder Indigenous Rugby program has just returned from its first international tour and its first international rugby tournament. The tour covered 14 days and […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/malahat_skywalk-115x115.jpg "Thunder Rugby 2022 California Tour Review")
Thunder Rugby 2022 California Tour Review
Posted on September 8, 2022 | No CommentsThunder Rugby California Tour Update The Thunder Indigenous Rugby program has just returned from its first international tour and its first international rugby tournament. The tour covered 14 days and […] -
![The Thunder are on tour! The Thunder program will have a busy two weeks to finish up the summer of 2022. First is the Shawnigan Camp, Thursday August 18th and […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cal_tour_jersey-115x115.jpg "California Tour – August 2022")
California Tour – August 2022
Posted on August 17, 2022 | No CommentsThe Thunder are on tour! The Thunder program will have a busy two weeks to finish up the summer of 2022. First is the Shawnigan Camp, Thursday August 18th and […] -
Apply for Phil Mack Award
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![We are holding a selection camp for our Thunder 2022 Tour to NZ. The selection camp will be held in White Rock, BC at Earl Marriott Secondary. The camp was […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/white_rock-e1637124122334-115x115.jpg "Thunder Selection Camp for NZ Tour 2022 – January 29-30 in White Rock, BC")
Thunder Selection Camp for NZ Tour 2022 – January 29-30 in White Rock, BC
Posted on November 16, 2021 | No CommentsWe are holding a selection camp for our Thunder 2022 Tour to NZ. The selection camp will be held in White Rock, BC at Earl Marriott Secondary. The camp was […] -
![On October 23rd (1pm) the UBC Thunderbirds will be wearing Thunder jerseys when they face the Pacific Pride at the Port Alberni Rugby Club. The jerseys will be auctioned off […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/UBC-115x115.png "Thunder Rugby Jersey Auction – UBC Thunderbirds v Pacific Pride")
Thunder Rugby Jersey Auction – UBC Thunderbirds v Pacific Pride
Posted on October 11, 2021 | No CommentsOn October 23rd (1pm) the UBC Thunderbirds will be wearing Thunder jerseys when they face the Pacific Pride at the Port Alberni Rugby Club. The jerseys will be auctioned off […] -
![Last weekend, October 2nd, we held two successful jersey auctions when both the Pacific Pride and UVic Vikes wore Thunder jerseys. You can view the details here. This weekend, only […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Tide2-1-115x115.jpg "Thunder Rugby Jersey Auction – Vancouver Island Crimson Tide vs Pacific Pride")
Thunder Rugby Jersey Auction – Vancouver Island Crimson Tide vs Pacific Pride
Posted on October 4, 2021 | No CommentsLast weekend, October 2nd, we held two successful jersey auctions when both the Pacific Pride and UVic Vikes wore Thunder jerseys. You can view the details here. This weekend, only […] -
![UPDATE: Thanks to those who bid on the jerseys, the Pacific Pride jerseys raised $3,682 and the UVic Vikes jerseys raised $2,962/ The curtain raiser match for Canada vs Chile […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pride_vikes_jerseys-115x115.jpg "Thunder Rugby Jersey Auction – UVic Vikes vs Pacific Pride")
Thunder Rugby Jersey Auction – UVic Vikes vs Pacific Pride
Posted on September 28, 2021 | No CommentsUPDATE: Thanks to those who bid on the jerseys, the Pacific Pride jerseys raised $3,682 and the UVic Vikes jerseys raised $2,962/ The curtain raiser match for Canada vs Chile […] -
![On National Indigenous Peoples Day it merits looking at what rugby is doing to help Indigenous Peoples in BC. That conversation would quickly turn to the Thunder Indigenous Rugby organization […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Brochure_frontpage_Jun20-115x115.jpg "Thunder Indigenous Rugby Fund")
Thunder Indigenous Rugby Fund
Posted on June 22, 2021 | No CommentsOn National Indigenous Peoples Day it merits looking at what rugby is doing to help Indigenous Peoples in BC. That conversation would quickly turn to the Thunder Indigenous Rugby organization […] -
![Complete the form below to indicate your interest in attending one of the BC Summer Tour 2021 camps. There’s no cost for the camp but you must be registered with BC […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Thunder Rugby Registration Form – BC Summer Tour 2021")
Thunder Rugby Registration Form – BC Summer Tour 2021
Posted on June 13, 2021 | No CommentsComplete the form below to indicate your interest in attending one of the BC Summer Tour 2021 camps. There’s no cost for the camp but you must be registered with BC […] -
![Thunder Rugby will be holding camps across BC this July and August in preparation for our tour to New Zealand in October 2022. We will holding one day camps in […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BC-tour-3-115x115.jpg "Thunder Rugby BC Tour – Prince Rupert July 24-25 and Victoria, Vancouver, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Prince George August 16-23 2021")
Thunder Rugby BC Tour – Prince Rupert July 24-25 and Victoria, Vancouver, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Prince George August 16-23 2021
Posted on June 13, 2021 | No CommentsThunder Rugby will be holding camps across BC this July and August in preparation for our tour to New Zealand in October 2022. We will holding one day camps in […] -
![Players wanting to apply for a position on the tour, check out the Player Application Form at the following link. The page also contains more details for players and families. […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/silver_fern-115x115.jpg "Thunder Tour to New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2021 – Applications Open")
Thunder Tour to New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2021 – Applications Open
Posted on January 21, 2021 | No CommentsPlayers wanting to apply for a position on the tour, check out the Player Application Form at the following link. The page also contains more details for players and families. […] -
![Each year Thunder Rugby awards the Phil Mack Trophy to the Thunder Indigenous Player of the Year. The trophy was first presented to Crosby Stewart in 2016. It also comes […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/phil_mack_trophy_crosby-115x115.jpg "Thunder Rugby Phil Mack Award – Nominations Open for 2021")
Thunder Rugby Phil Mack Award – Nominations Open for 2021
Posted on January 16, 2021 | No CommentsEach year Thunder Rugby awards the Phil Mack Trophy to the Thunder Indigenous Player of the Year. The trophy was first presented to Crosby Stewart in 2016. It also comes […] -
Thunder Masks
Posted on August 10, 2020 | No CommentsFor more info on the masks, email John Lyall at jlyall@thunderrugby.ca Here are some photos of the masks featured on our Facebook page. CHEK News Article on Masks https://www.cheknews.ca/chek-upside-world-renowned-artist-creates-masks-to-raise-funds-for-island-sports-program-673235/ -
![The 2019 camp at Shawnigan Lake will take place August 20th to 23rd, Tuesday to Friday. Complete the Registration form below and send to John Lyall at jlyall@thunderrugby.ca Registration form […]](https://thunderrugby.ca/rugby/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Thunder-camp-2019-e1559147928175-115x115.jpg "Thunder Camp 2019 – August 20th to 23rd – Register Now")
Thunder Camp 2019 – August 20th to 23rd – Register Now
Posted on May 29, 2019 | No CommentsThe 2019 camp at Shawnigan Lake will take place August 20th to 23rd, Tuesday to Friday. Complete the Registration form below and send to John Lyall at jlyall@thunderrugby.ca Registration form […]