150 Years
Celebrating 150 years of rugby on Vancouver Island. Special merch store now open — get yours before May 23rd!
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Welcome To The
Home Of Grass Roots Rugby On Vancouver Island
and these are the clubs that make up our union
May 16, 2026
Special Merch Store Open! Get yours before May 23rd!
We on the island love our rugby, and have a deep and storied connection to the game that has been passed down through generations of island players.
Having played as a union since the early 1900's it was only in June of 1987 that VIRU officially incorporated, carrying forward a tradition of island rugby that stretches back 150 years.
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Find a club near you and get out on the pitch — players of every age and experience level are welcome.
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Celebrating 150 years of rugby on Vancouver Island. Special merch store now open — get yours before May 23rd!
Read MoreInterested in taking up the whistle? A Level 1 Officiating Course is running this season — get certified and give back to the game.
Read MoreThe island's best went head to head in the semi-finals. Recap the action and see who advanced.
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