Epic 2025 Kamloops 7s

Given the recent success of the National Women’s Rugby team it’s no real surprise that rugby is taking the world by storm.

Minor sports are jumping on the “bandwagon” with development of the sport at all ages.

We received the following press release and want to share for your reading pleasure.

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Champions were crowned across 10 Divisions following a record weekend of action at the 2025 BC Rugby Kamloops 7s at McArthur Island Park, which saw 128 teams compete in Canada’s largest junior Rugby 7s event on September 20-21.

Rugby 7s descended on Kamloops for a fantastic festival weekend with over 2,500 people in attendance to witness over 300 matches across 10 junior divisions.

The event attracted U14, U16 and U18 Boys and Girls teams from across BC and beyond as supporters and spectators turned out in force to enjoy a festival atmosphere on Kamloops’ northern shore.

BC Rugby acknowledges that the 2025 Kamloops 7s was held on the unceded Secwépemc territory, situated in the southern interior of British Columbia within the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation.

The event officially started on Saturday with a traditional welcome song and prayer from Leigh LaRue and Laura Saul from Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc.

Over 200 matches followed in a pulsating first day’s action as teams frantically fought to put themselves in contention for Sunday’s Playoff matches.

The action concluded on Day 2 as 10 Divisional champions were crowned on a busy second day, with athletes leaving clutching the gold medals and much-desired bragging rights.

There was also a new addition to the U18 Elite Divisions this year, with Champions receiving commemorative plaques and having the chance to celebrate with two distinct Shields!

The purpose of the Kamloops 7s tournament is to foster the growth of Age-Grade Rugby throughout British Columbia and solidify the Rugby 7s pathway, while also serving as a lead into the Age-Grade Club XVs Season, which starts next weekend on September 28!

BC Rugby will be releasing a full 2025 Kamloops 7s Photo Gallery soon – keep your eyes peeled on our social media channels. Photos courtesy of Bold Photos by Shelly.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

FINAL MEDAL STANDINGS

U14 BOYS

1st: Salish Sea Warriors

2nd: Langley RFC B

3rd: Castaway Wanderers RFC Red

U14 GIRLS

1st: Drayton Valley Riggers

2nd: James Bay AA

3rd: Abbotsford RFC

U16 BOYS OPEN

1st: Cowichan RFC

2nd: Strathcona Druids RFC

3rd: CV Rapids Rugby

U16 GIRLS OPEN

1st: St Albert Rugby Club

2nd: United Rugby

3rd: 1697s Rugby

U16 BOYS COMPETITIVE

1st: Abbotsford RFC

2nd: Castaway Wanderers RFC

3rd: Nor’westers AA

U16 GIRLS COMPETITIVE

1st: Langley RFC

2nd: James Bay AA

3rd: Nor’westers AA

U18 BOYS OPEN

1st: United Rugby

2nd: Westshore RFC

3rd: Salish Sea Warriors

U18 GIRLS OPEN

1st: Westshore RFC

2nd: Bow Valley Grizzlies

3rd: 1697s Rugby

U18 BOYS ELITE 

1st: Castaway Wanderers RFC

2nd: James Bay AA

3rd: Abbotsford RFC Aviators

U18 GIRLS ELITE

1st: Abbotsford RFC Lightning

2nd: CV Rapids Rugby

3rd: Pro-X

More information about BC Rugby

The British Columbia Rugby Union, commonly known as BC Rugby, is the governing body for Rugby in British Columbia and is a Provincial Union of Rugby Canada, the national governing body.

Representing over 7,500 individuals registered through around 60 Member Clubs and Associations across the Province, BC Rugby leads and manages the sport with the aim to grow participation and develop excellence in all games of Rugby and in all facets of the sport.

Web: www.bcrugby.com

Social: @bcrugbyunion

BC Rugby would like to thank all the individuals and groups who made the 2025 Kamloops 7s possible: to our Match Officials, Coaching Staff, Therapists and Medics, players, parents, volunteers and vendors – thank you for your tireless hard work and commitment to Rugby in BC.

Thank you to Leigh LaRue and Laura Saul from Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc for their knowledge and welcome songs to kickstart the event.

Thank you to BC Rugby Technical Director, John Tait,  and BC Rugby Coach Education Manager, Doug Tate, for presenting medals to the teams.

Thank you to official event photographer Shelley Fey (@BOLDPhotosByShelly) for capturing all the action and fun of the weekend.

Thank you to our sponsors and partners for their commitment in helping grow our sport: viaSport, the Government of British Columbia, O’Neills and Gilbert Rugby Canada.