A new season of Okanagan men’s rugby kicked off in Penticton on Saturday afternoon, May 4.
The Penticton Harlequins and Vernon Jackals collided on the pitch at McNicol Park.
It marked a rematch from the Okanagan Rugby Union’s (ORU) season opener in 2023 when the teams played to a 15-15 draw.
Penticton and Vernon are in a division with the Salmon Arm Yeti. Teams play regular-season games until late June.
The local summer season comes to a close with playoff matches in July, with clubs battling for the ORU playoff trophy.
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