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UBC Okanagan men's rugby team eyes national title, but needs funds to make it a reality
The self-funded Heat, who lost one game this season, need travel and lodging support as eight teams compete for the national title.
The UBCO Heat rugby team needs $40,000 to travel to the 2026 Canadian University Men Rugby Championship in Langley, beginning Nov. 17. The funding covers travel and accommodation for the tournament.
Operating within the UBCO Competitive Sports Club Program, the Heat Men are entirely self-funded and rely on supporter generosity to continue their journey to the national stage.
Eight teams will compete for the national title, with the Heat opening against Ontario Western University in the quarter-final. The squad enters the tournament with a strong record, having lost just one game.
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The Heat appear in their third straight Rugby Championship, with the tournament concluding Nov. 21. The UBCO Heat could be crowned national champions this year after earning their spot on the national stage.