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B.C. rugger celebrates three-peat with national team selection

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 9 – Olson earned selection to the Canadian 15s team after contributing to New England Free Jacks' third straight Major League Rugby title, aiming to help Canada qualify for the 2027 World Cup.

  • Olson from Coldstream, BC, is among 33 players selected for Canada's rugby test matches in Edmonton after his club, the Free Jacks, won a third consecutive MRL title.
  • Olson, with 480 minutes over nine matches and two interceptions, was selected for Canada’s squad amid competition among 42 players, leveraging his 2021 debut and strong club stats.
  • Olson, from the New England Free Jacks, was selected for Canada’s national rugby team after helping his club win a third straight MRL title and scoring impressive stats in nine matches.
  • Olson's selection secures tests at Clarke Stadium on July 12 and 18, aiming to boost Canada's 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification efforts.
  • Beyond the upcoming tests, Olson’s club success with three straight MRL titles in Quincy highlights Canada's long-term World Cup ambitions in 2027.
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B.C. rugger celebrates three-peat with national team selection

Isaac Olson of Lavington wins third straight Major Rugby League professional title; earns spot on Canadian rugby 15s team for pair of test matches

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Sicamous Eagle Valley News broke the news in Salmon Arm, Canada on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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