British Columbia is considered a hotspot for rugby in Canada, as its mild weather allows the sport to be played year-round.

It also oversees provincial representative teams which compete for national championships organized by Rugby Canada.

Many current and former Canadian internationals have participated in the league as well as a number of high-level foreign born players.

The BC Premier League is open to a maximum of 12 teams and features the following clubs from Vancouver Island, Washington State and the Lower Mainland.

The Province Wide First Division includes 6 teams from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley.