Bermudian fly-half Jamin Hodgkins has been named in the Pacific Pride Academy squad for the remainder of the 2026 season, following a prolific opening six months in the Canadian high-performance system.
The former Warwick Academy student, who is also eligible to represent Canada, has become a pivotal figure for the Pride as they compete in the British Columbia Men’s Premier League.
The academy serves as the primary pathway for the Canadian national team, testing its young talent against 12 elite clubs from BC and one from Washington state.
Hodgkins has been in clinical form with the boot throughout the first half of the campaign. His ability to dictate play from fly-half and fullback was evident from the season opener in September, where he accounted for 16 points—including a Try—against the University of Victoria.
His consistency remained a highlight during the autumn fixtures:
Sept 20th: Came off the bench to kick four Conversions (8 points) in a 50-22 win over Trinity Western.
Oct 16th: Kicked three Conversions in a dominant 76-0 exhibition victory over Fraser Valley.
Nov 16th: Accounted for all of his team's points (9) in a tough away trip to Ravens Rugby.Global experienceHodgkins' rise in Canada follows a successful stint in the UK.
He previously featured for Luctonians First XV in the fourth tier of the English rugby union pyramid and represented Bridgend in the Welsh Indigo Premiership last term.
That European pedigree has translated well to the North American game, where the Pride utilizes him as a tactical anchor in one of the most physical leagues in the region.
The Pacific Pride currently look toward a pivotal mid-season clash at home to the Privateers on February 14th. With professional scouts and national team selectors watching closely, the second half of the season represents a significant window for Hodgkins to stake his claim for a senior international call-up.
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