Rugby Canada confirm cancellation of the July U18 Men’s Summer Series versus USA U18 in Mill Bay, BC

April 20, 2020 (Langford, BC) It is with regret that Rugby Canada confirm the cancellation of the men’s U18 Summer Series versus USA U18 originally scheduled for July 1-15, 2020 in Mill Bay, BC due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.  The safety of athletes, staff, officials and fans, remain Rugby Canada’s top priority. 

The selection process for this series began in summer 2019 when players represented their respective provinces.  This was followed in the fall with identification camps held across the country. 

Mike Curran, Head Coach Men’s U18 said, “We are very disappointed for the young athletes who were selected to play in this series against USA this July.  Each player worked extremely hard to get to this level and we are excited to continue their development as elite rugby players.  We thank USA Rugby for their partnership in preparing for this series, and we look forward to hosting matches at Brentwood College School in the future.”

Director of USA Rugby Men’s U18 program, Brendan Keane said, “Of course we are disappointed that we will not have the opportunity to compete with our friends and rivals in the Canadian U18 team this summer. It is a highlight of the year for all involved and I know the players and staff were looking forward to the challenge and to experiencing the beauty of Vancouver Island. As we discuss frequently, however, we will seek to control what we can control by adapting to what we cannot, setting new targets and working to hit them. We look forward to the next chance to work with Rugby Canada as we cooperate to drive North American rugby forward.”

Rugby Canada would like to acknowledge and congratulate the following players who were selected to represent Canada in the U18 Summer Series against USA:

Max Abercrombie, Castaway Wanderers, BC
Mathew Amyotte, Strathcona Druids, AB
Liam Bowman, Lorne Park Secondary / Oakville Crusaders, ON
Ted Champion, Shawnigan Lake School / Sandy Bay RFU (HK), BC
Kobe Faust, Oshawa Vikings, ON
Ethan Fryer, Eastside Lions / Naas RFC, IR
Jamin Hodgkins, Shawnigan Lake School / Atlantic Rock, BD
Jacob Ince, Crusaders Rugby Club, ON
Ethan Jurgeneit, Barrie RFC, ON
Matt Klimchuck, St Michaels University School / Regina Rogues, SK
Talon McMullin, Earl Mariott High School, BC
Takoda McMullin, Earl Mariott High School, BC
Phoenix Moller, Robert Bateman Secondary, BC
Callum O'Niel, Belleville Bulldogs, ON
Rhys Patterson, Markham Irish / Toronto Saracens, ON
Duncan Phillips, Ottawa Irish, ON
Mehdi Porchet, Oyonnax Rugby, FR
Sam Reimer, Ajax Wanderers, ON
David Scollon, Oakville Crusaders, ON
Sean Snyman, Oakville Crusaders, ON
Dan Svoboda, Ajax Wanderers, ON
Payton Teneycke, Brandon Barbarians RFC, MB
Jared Usmar, Pearson High School / Toronto Saracens, ON
De Wet Van RooYan, Paarl Boishai / Red Deer Titans, SA
Logan Weidner, Carson Graham Secondary, BC
Relmu Wilson-Valdez, LV Rogers SS, BC
Jackson Wright, United (Fort MacLeod) / Lethbridge Rugby Club, AB