BC Rugby CEO Annabel Kehoe is available for interview about the rise of Touch Rugby in British Columbia, as we help launch a host of adult and youth Summer leagues throughout the Province. In the early stages of the global pandemic, Touch Rugby experienced a rise in popularity in BC. By offering Touch Rugby, many of our Clubs enjoyed a sizeable boost in Member numbers during Fall 2020 compared to the previous year. 

Prince Rupert Seaman FC (208%), Evergreen Masters (150%), Twilighters Masters (79%), Comox Valley Kickers (44%), Burnaby Lake (20%), James Bay Athletic Association (19%), Port Alberni Black Sheep (16%), Scribes RFC (12%), Axemen Rugby Club (11%) and Kamloops Rugby Club (6%) all saw significant rises in Member numbers in Fall 2020 compared to Fall the previous year. 

What: The Rise of Touch Rugby – BC’s hottest sport this summer

When: Interviews available on request – please email rbartlett@bcrugby.com 

Where: Interviews will be held over Zoom. 

Who: Annabel Kehoe, BC Rugby CEO

Why: Discussing why Touch Rugby saw a significant rise in BC during the early stages of the global pandemic, as BC Rugby helps launch adult and youth summer leagues throughout the Province this summer.

To arrange an interview with BC Rugby CEO Annabel Kehoe, please contact BC Rugby Marketing and Communications Coordinator Rob Bartlett at rbartlett@bcrugby.com