Vancouver Rogues Explained

Teamname:	Vancouver Rogues
Unions:	Rugby Canada Vancouver Rugby Union; IGR
Region:	British Columbia Rugby Union
Fullname:	Vancouver Rogues Rugby Club
Founded:	2002
Ground:	Connaught Park
President:	Brennan Bastyovanszky
Coach:	Daniel Usher, James Blewman, Peter Charles
Url:	https://blog.rogues-rugby.ca/

The Vancouver Rogues is a rugby union team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It's inclusive to players of all sexual orientations and gender identities and is part of the IGR.^[1] In 2022 the team participated in the Bingham Cup and was the top Canadian Team that participated.^{[2] [3]}

History

The Vancouver Rogues were originally established in 2002 and was the first openly gay and inclusive rugby team in Canada. The original team ran for 10 years before dissolving. ^[4] In 2021 the team was revived to continue where the original team left off and to promote inclusiveness in the sport. ^{[5] [6]} The Team has partnered with the Meraloma Rugby Club and is registered as their 2nd team in their 3rd Division men's team. ^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vancouver Rogues RFC. International Gay Rugby . 23 March 2023.
2. Web site: VANCOUVER ROGUES WRAP UP MEMORABLE 2022 BINGHAM CUP . BC Rugby . 23 March 2023.
3. Web site: Crawford . Blair . Rugby as a common cause: Bingham Cup celebrates gay and inclusive teams . Ottawa Citizen . 23 March 2023.
4. Web site: About the Rogues . Vancouver Rogues Rugby . 23 March 2023.
5. Web site: Smith . Charlie . Gay former rugby star Brennan Bastyovanszky recharges Vancouver Rogues . The Georgia Straight . 23 March 2023.
6. Web site: Szeto . Winston . Vancouver's first gay and inclusive rugby team is back . CBC . 23 March 2023.
7. Web site: The Vancouver Rogues Partner with the Meraloma Rugby Club . 23 March 2023.