The Dog River Howlers have named their first U18 team 7s side. The team will compete in the International Age Grade Division of the Las Vegas Invitational 7's on February 11/12, 2011. History is being made  as this is the first ever Canadian U-18 select side to compete in an international competition.

The team was selected with input from some provincial age grade representatives and local coaches. The following players will represent the Howlers:

Matthew Heaton - Quebec - Ormstown Saracens
Lucas Hammond - Ontario - The Toronto Nomads RFC
Jon la Placa - Ontario - Barrie RFC
Andrew Battagllia - Ontario - Aurora Barbarians RFC
Jordan Bowcott - BC - Cowichan RFC
Brian Murphy - BC - Burnaby Lake Rugby Club
Patrick Kay - BC - Cowichan RFC
Cameron Lawson - BC - Vancouver Rowing Club
Robbie Anderson - Alberta - Calgary Hornets RFC
Evan Johnson - Saskatchewan - Campbell Collegiate
Matt Taylor - Nova Scotia - Dartmouth Pig Dogs
Kieran McAuley - BC - Vanier High School