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| Abbreviation | VRFU |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Association |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Region served | British Columbia, Canada |
President | Peter Muirhead |
Main organ | Executive Committee |
| Website | http://www.vancouverrugbyunion.ca |
The Vancouver Rugby Union (VRU) is the administrative body for rugby union in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The VRU currently consists of 11 local rugby clubs and Seattle.
| Team | Ground | City/Area | Founded | BC Champions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnaby Lake | Burnaby Lake Sports Complex | Burnaby | 1994 | 0 |
| Capilano | Klahanie Park | North Shore | 1969 | 9 |
| Castaway Wanderers | Windsor Park | Oak Bay | 1906 | 6 |
| James Bay | MacDonald Park | Victoria | 1886 | 24 |
| Meraloma Rugby | Connaught Park | Vancouver | 1923 | 13 |
| UBC Thunderbirds | Wolfson Field | Vancouver | 1906 | 4 |
| Ravens | Jericho Park | Vancouver | 1974 | 6 |
| Rowers | Brockton Oval | Vancouver | 1908 | 3 |
| UVIC Vikes | Wallace Field | University of Victoria | 1963 | 3 |
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