by CVKickers | Dec 6, 2011 | BCRU / VIRU News, Game Reports, Men's News
This past Sunday was truly a rugby day at Village Park, Cumberland as the Kickers took advantage of the superb conditions and appreciative crowd to beat Nanaimo Hornets 35 - 8. Steve Hextall and Troy Mader exploited their opportunities each scoring twice thereby putting the Kickers out in front 20 - 3 at the half. Play transformed into a defensive tussle for the rest of the game providing occasion for forwards Shane Stuchbery, Jeromy Grootendorst and Andy Eaton to each notch a try. Jamie Kerr replied for Nanaimo. None of the conversion attempts were successful. Many thanks to Michelle Hamilton for the images below. [HTML1] The Kickers will face a stern test in the VIRU Fall final facing Velox, Sunday, Dec 11th, 1:00 PM at Village Park. SIDELINES: The Kickers Rugby Club invites all those men and women interested in playing rugby to attend training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.30 p.m.at the club’s Fallen Alders facility on the Royston/Cumberland Road. For more info, visit our website at http://kickersrugby.ca. The club gratefully acknowledges our team sponsors, Investors Group and Wedler Engineering; along with our club sponsors AFC Construction and Continual Palingenesis – Social Media Solutions. Many thanks also to Bayview Chiropractic, Fluid Bar and Grill and Yummies & Gyros for their community way dollars (cw$) contribution. Without this support rugby would not continue to flourish in the Comox Valley....
by CVKickers | Nov 29, 2011 | Game Reports, Men's News
Under sunny skies in Port Alberni, inspired set play produced consistent and timely possession that allowed the Kickers to down an initially spirited and stubborn Black Sheep side 54 - 12. Ross McLean scored 2 trys while singles were added by Pieter Voster, Jake Nessman and Troy Mader. Kickers Man of the Match, Eli Cummins, chipped in with a try and six conversions. A penalty try was awarded to Comox Valley. Have a look at the slideshow below to see some of the action. Many thanks to Michelle Hamilton for her regular support and attendance at away games, not to mention the images and videos (the latter is mostly available on our team’s group on Facebook). [HTML1] This last game of the fall fixtures was highlited by strong Kicker tackling, good support and unrelenting pressure. A great player turnout was icing on the cake for the 9 - 0 Kickers. (Report by Harry Gaines.) The Kickers are currently leading the Island Div 3 by a comfortable margin. VIRU play-offs begin this coming Sunday, December 4 @ 1:00 PM, Village Park, Cumberland. Special mention goes out to Chris Ostertag and Aisha Mendez who recently got married (as well as a belated congratulations on the birth of their son). Also to Greg and Alana Merchant on the birth of their daughter and to Pieter Vorster and Caila Holbrook on the birth of their daughter. It’s good to know there will be future players for both Men’s and Women’s teams. SIDELINES: The Kickers Rugby Club invites all those men and women interested in playing rugby to attend training sessions on...
by aimee | Nov 19, 2011 | Game Reports
The Comox / Saanich makeup fixture has been canceled for Sunday November 20th due to field closures. Stay tuned for the women hosting Nanaimo next Saturday 11:30 kick off, and then Sunday the men are away to Port Alberni 1pm kick off.
by CVKickers | Oct 3, 2011 | Game Reports, Men's News
2 October 2011 - Comox Valley The Comox Valley Kickers continued the season’s winning streak with an impressive performance against the Nanaimo Hornets at Cumberland Village Park this past weekend. Dominating play with the strength of their forward pack the Kickers secured the majority of possession and crossed the tryline 9 times for a 51-0 victory. Kickers captain Tony Forth commented with a big smile that: ”We all kept our mouths shut and did the work required to secure this victory. We’ve been training for this. Today we played together as a team and did it well and it paid off! Thanks boys.” The team from Nanaimo, sporting many new faces, arrived early and looked fit and organised during their warmup. The Kickers team saw the return of some familiar faces and under confident leadership received the kick-off with enthusiasm which continued all the way through three fazes into an early score. The tone was set for the rest of the match as the boys in black kept pushing forward, both in scrummages and backline breaks. Three of the returning players scored 4 of the 9 tries and each deserves special mention. Andrew Nikkel (wearing #6) received numerous kicks to start off new sets of play with intelligent running and strong defense that led to more than just the try he scored himself. Stephen Hextall returned to his outside centre position (and try-scoring streak) to outrun the Hornet defenders twice for some long-distance points. The Kickers would also like to thank Comox Valley Nissan for lending us Todd Stewart who scooped up a ball to power over the tryline...
by CVKickers | Sep 26, 2011 | Game Reports, Women's News
Story and Photographs by Glenn Ivens – (ISN) The Velox Valkyries hosted an undermanned Comox Kickers team on Saturday with the Valkyries dominating 51-12. The Kickers, who were only able to field 12 ladies for the game, just enough to avoid a forfeit, had their roster bolstered by the Valkyries when they loaned them Barbara Mervin, Jessica Dovanne and Lianna Teeter, the term sportsmanship comes to mind when you consider that two of the players, Mervin and Dovanne play for the National team. This gave the fans the opportunity to watch 15 side rugby but also allowed Velox to get all their players some all important game action. The scoring was spread around with 9 different players recording tries, actually 11 if you consider Mervin and Dovanne scored tries for Comox. Marlene Donaldson, Jessie Wallace, Laura Crowe-Hutchon, Carmen Sund, Natalie Tam, Sarah Levson, Selina McGinness, Allie White and Amanda Campbell all crossed the line while Campbell also kicked 3 conversions. Sam Keegan added a convert for the Kickers. View a full report and pics of the game...
by aimee | Sep 1, 2011 | Game Reports, Men's News
Please note this schedule is also available on our Men’s 3rd Division Schedule page. 2011 SR. MENS 3RD DIV. SCHEDULE Sept.11 @ Powell River Sept.18 Velox Sept.25 @Cowichan Oct.2 Nanaimo Oct.9 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Oct.16 Oak Bay Oct.23 @Peninsula Oct.30 Port Alberni Nov.6 Powell River Nov.13 @Nanaimo Nov.20 MAKE UP WEEKEND Nov.27 @ Port Alberni Dec.4 SEMI FINALS Dec.11 FINALS...
