Kelowna Crows Rugby Football Club Sets Sights on 2026 Championships

Kelowna, B.C. – The city’s oldest rugby organization, the Kelowna Crows Rugby Football Club, has opened its 2026 campaign with two senior sides perched atop their respective tables and genuine title aspirations in their sights.

Both the men’s and women’s Division 2 squads enter the season in first place and are targeting championship silverware. The push begins in earnest on March 21 at Rutland Recreation Park, where the club will host a triple-header. The women’s Division 2 side kicks off the day at 11:15 a.m., followed by the men’s Division 3 team at 12:45 p.m. and the men’s Division 2 outfit at 1:30 p.m.

Established in 1969, the Crows carry the distinction of being the longest-running rugby club in the B.C. Interior and have built a tradition of deep playoff runs across multiple British Columbia Rugby divisions.

Beyond senior competition, the club is expanding its grassroots footprint. The annual Mini and Flag rugby programs launch April 12 and continue every Sunday through June 7. Mini sessions cater to children aged 3-8, while Flag Rugby welcomes participants aged 9-12. All instruction is provided by volunteers—current Crows players, junior athletes from local middle and high schools, and alumni eager to grow the game.

“This is a great way to learn rugby skills in a safe and non-contact learning environment,” said club spokesperson Aaron Sangster. “All profits go to the junior program, making Rugby more accessible to all kids in the community by reducing costs.”

With seasoned veterans leading the charge for championships and a new generation introduced to the sport each spring, the Kelowna Crows are reinforcing their legacy as both a competitive and community cornerstone.