Pat Palmer (rugby union)

Patrick Palmer (born November 6, 1962 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) is a former Canadian national rugby player.

Patrick Palmer
Date of birth (1962-11-06) November 6, 1962
Place of birthVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SchoolSt.George's School[1]
UniversityUniversity of British Columbia
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Current team --
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1987-1992 UBC Old Boys ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1983-1992 Canada 17 (36)
Teams coached
Years Team
1994
2001
2014		 UBC Old Boys Ravens
Canada sevens
St.George's School (sevens team)

Palmer played a total of 17 games for Canada, including 3 matches in the 1987 Rugby World Cup, where he scored the first try against Tonga, as well as 3 matches in the 1991 Rugby World Cup[2].

He also coached the 1994 UBC Old Boys Ravens squad which won its fifth provincial title against Cowichan with some supporters even taking a helicopter to the game on Vancouver Island and briefly hovering overhead to catch a bird’s-eye view. In 2001, Palmer coached Canada Under-17 and Canada Sevens[3]. Currently, he coaches the St. George's School sevens team[4].

References
  1. St. George's School|Coaches
  2. BC Sports Hall of Fame
  3. Canadian players maintain stance
  4. Rugby:St George0s owns B.C. 7s; Magee and Lord Byng seek city title
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