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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Hodgkins & Ravens Surge Top of BC Premier League Table
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Bermuda international Jamin Hodgkins and the UBCOB Ravens climbed to the summit of the BC Premier League table after dispatching the Vancouver Rowing Club 47-19 at Jericho Rugby Park.
The league leaders lived up to pre-match expectations on Pitch 1, controlling proceedings with a clinical attacking display to finish with a commanding 28-point margin of victory.
The Ravens dictated the tempo from the opening exchanges, combining forward dominance with sharp execution in the backline, where Hodgkins orchestrated play effectively to keep the Rowers pinned inside their own territory.
While Vancouver Rowing Club managed to cross the whitewash on three occasions to stay in touch during periods of the contest, the Ravens consistently answered with ruthless finishing to pull away.
The comprehensive bonus-point victory lifts the Ravens into first place in the standings with a 4-1 record and 21 points.
For the Rowers, the defeat leaves them rooted to the foot of the table, still seeking their first win of the campaign at 0-5 with three points.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Westshore Stun Hodgkins and Unbeaten Ravens in Thriller
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Bermudian fly-half Jamin Hodgkins and his UBCOB Ravens suffered their first defeat of the season as a rampant Westshore side tore up the form book to claim a stunning 52-33 bonus-point victory at the Juan de Fuca Ground.
Arriving on Vancouver Island boasting an unblemished record, the high-flying league leaders were brought crashing down to earth by a relentless opening-half blitz from the hosts.
Westshore came charging out of the blocks, playing an expansive, breathless brand of rugby that left the visitors shell-shocked. With Kyle Tremblay, Jesse Kilgour, and Rhys James finding gaps at will and running the ball from deep, the hosts blew the contest wide open to build a commanding 38-14 lead by the interval.
The platform was laid upfront, where props Emerson Prior and Kane Perrett anchored a dominant Westshore scrum that had the upper hand all afternoon. At the breakdown, Canadian international Matt Oworu proved a relentless thorn in the Ravens' side, chopping down ball-carriers and snaffling vital turnovers to stifle any rhythm the visitors tried to generate.
To their credit, Hodgkins and the Ravens rallied after the break, clawing their way back to salvage a bonus point by crossing for four tries in the defeat.
However, Westshore’s earlier onslaught proved insurmountable, with the home side closing out a comprehensive eight-try triumph to secure maximum points in front of an ecstatic home crowd.
Both sides quickly turn their attention to next weekend's fixtures, with Westshore travelling to face Castaway Wanderers, while the Ravens return home to host the Vancouver Rowers.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Police Rugby FC appoint Smit and Craig as Captains
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Bermuda Police Rugby Football Club have confirmed their leadership group for the 2027 campaign, appointing Frans Smit and Alice Craig as men’s and ladies’ captains respectively.
The appointments form the core of a refreshed leadership structure at the club, as domestic rugby continues its concerted push to rebuild playing numbers across the island following the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Smit takes the reins of the men’s side alongside vice-captains Jason Chlup and Simon Thompson, while Craig will be supported in the ladies’ set-up by vice-captains Hannah Veitch and Anna McLeod.
The announcements mark the first major moves under newly appointed BPRFC chairman Dylan Marshall, who backed the pair to uphold the club’s long-standing heritage.
"It is a privilege to welcome Frans and Alice into these important leadership roles," Marshall said.
"Bermuda Police Rugby Football Club has a deep and proud history, and many great players have previously occupied the positions they now assume. Both roles carry considerable responsibility, but I am confident that Frans and Alice will embrace the challenge.
"They have exemplary records representing the Police and have consistently demonstrated their commitment, character and dedication to the club."
The fresh appointments arrive against a backdrop of wider rebuilding efforts within Bermudian rugby. While player turnout—particularly among younger age grades—faced a sharp downturn in the wake of the pandemic, club officials report encouraging early signs of recovery.
Marshall is keen to convert that emerging momentum into sustained numbers across both contact and non-contact formats.
"Rugby participation, especially the younger generation, in Bermuda has dwindled since Covid, but we are now starting to see encouraging signs of a resurgence," Marshall said.
"We want to build on that momentum and remind people that there is a place at the club for everyone, whether they are experienced players, returning to the game or trying rugby for the first time."
As part of the club's recruitment drive, Police are also expanding access to touch rugby during training sessions, providing an entry point for newcomers and social players looking for a non-contact alternative.
"Touch rugby provides a non-tackling alternative and is an excellent way to become involved in the sport," Marshall added. "Rugby offers great fitness, camaraderie, a wide range of social events and, most importantly, genuine enjoyment.
"We would be delighted to hear from anyone who wants to come along, meet the club and give the game a try."
With leadership confirmed across both squads, Police enter the 2027 domestic season aiming to pair competitive ambition on the pitch with a central role in driving the island's rugby revival off it.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Hodgkins & Ravens Stay Perfect with Thrilling Win over UBC
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Bermudian fly-half Jamin Hodgkins helped UBCOB Ravens maintain their unblemished start to the British Columbia Men’s Premier League season, guiding his side to a blistering 40-25 victory over university rivals UBC.
In an enthralling, high-tempo encounter at the Gerald McGavin Centre, the Ravens showcased their attacking firepower to pull clear in the second half and bank another bonus-point triumph on the road.
The result keeps the Ravens locked near the summit of the BC Premier standings, preserving a flawless run to open the new campaign.
Hodgkins was once again instrumental in controlling proceedings from the backfield. Operating with his trademark tactical awareness and precision off the tee, the Canada Under-20 and former Bermuda youth international dictated tempo as the Ravens weathered a determined UBC challenge.
The university side posed regular threats through their customary pace out wide, but the visitors leaned on their experienced forward pack and clinical finishing to rack up 40 points.
Hodgkins provided a steadying presence through the gears, converting key chances to deny UBC any late route back into the contest as the Ravens sealed their third straight win.
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Sunday, October 04, 2026
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Hodgkins and Ravens Run Riot at Wanderers to Stay Perfect
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Bermuda international Jamin Hodgkins and his UBCOB Ravens team-mates maintained their flawless start to the BC Premier League season with a blistering 57-22 victory over Castaway Wanderers at Windsor Park.
In a weekend marked by high-scoring clashes across the province, the Ravens showcased their attacking firepower in Oak Bay, cutting through the hosts' defence to rack up an emphatic half-century of points.
The visitors' fluid running game and clinical finishing proved far too potent for the Wanderers to contain, securing a bonus-point win on the road.
The result extends the Ravens' perfect record to 3-0 on the campaign, keeping them locked at the top of the BC Premier table on 15 points alongside the James Bay Athletic Association.
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