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Chilliwack Crusaders open rugby season with Halloween-themed event

Rugby season will get underway on Saturday (Oct. 26) in Chilliwack, with a Halloween-themed event hosted by the Crusaders RFC. Their home opener will be against The Scribes RFC from East Vancouver, with the women's teams matching up at 11:15 a.m.
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Coach Aidan Taylor chats with the Chilliwack Crusaders women’s rugby team on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 while playing their first ever home game against Langley at Yarrow Sportsfield. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Rugby season will get underway on Saturday (Oct. 26) in Chilliwack, with a Halloween-themed event hosted by the Crusaders RFC. 

Their home opener will be against The Scribes RFC from East Vancouver, with the women's teams matching up at 11:15 a.m. and the men's teams at 12:45 p.m. 

Fans are encouraged to dress in costume, and the Crusaders will be giving out candy for the best costumes, and treats for kids. 

 

The Chilliwack Crusaders play at the Yarrow Sportsfield, at 3635 Savoy Rd. 

November home games for the men's team are Nov. 2 against the Meralomas, Nov. 9 against Kamloops and Nov. 30 against Kelowna. They've already traveled to Kamloops and Ridge Meadows this month, and in November have away games against the Brit Lions (Nov. 16) and SFU (Nov. 30). 

The Crusaders women's team will host UBC on Nov. 2 and Kelowna on Nov. 30. They'll travel to play Rich Lions on Nov. 16 and SFU on Nov. 23. 

Both teams will take a game break through December and get back to the field late January. 

For more, visit chilliwackrfc.com. 

 

 



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