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The British Columbia Rugby Union (BCRU) is the provincial administrative body for rugby union in British Columbia. The BCRU consists of nine sub-unions and 65 clubs. It was originally organized in New Westminster in 1889 where Alfred St. George Hamersley, the former England rugby union captain and recent immigrant to Vancouver, and member of Vancouver Football (Rugby) Club, became the first President.〔(Touchlines - The Magazine of the Rugby Memorabilia Society, Issue 43, April 2009 )〕 The same man is credited with founding the Amateur Athletic Club of British Columbia.〔''Debrett's House of Commons'' Volume: 1918, publisher: London Dean〕 and previously had introduced the game of rugby to the youth of South Canterbury, New Zealand.〔(The Sydney Morning Herald. - Feb 27, 1929 )〕 The current headquarters is on the west side of Vancouver. British Columbia is considered a hotspot for rugby in Canada, as its mild weather allows the sport to be played year round. The BCRU is responsible for organizing the Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League, the provincial men's club championship. It also oversees provincial representative teams which compete for national championships organised by Rugby Canada. The BCRU also has a British Columbia Rugby Hall of Fame. ==Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League== The Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League is the highest level of amateur rugby in British Columbia. Many current and former Canadian internationals have participated in the league as well as number of high level foreign born players. The champions of the league's playoff system is awarded the Rounsefell Cup.
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