by CVKickers | Mar 27, 2024 | Game Reports
In a tense battle against the Nanaimo Hornets, the Comox Valley Kickers Women’s rugby team emerged victorious with a narrow 20-15 win, securing the prestigious Gudmundseth Shield. Despite the challenging weather conditions of rain and mud, the Kickers displayed resilience, with Ava Perkins, Cali McKay, and Hazel Bice scoring critical tries, including a dramatic winning try on the last play of the game. This is the first time the Kickers Women have held the Gudmundseth Shield. They will retain it until another Vancouver Island Rugby Union team defeats the Kickers on their home turf. The Hornets had previously held The Shield since November 2022. Coach JB Nikkel lauded the team’s defensive prowess, stating, “Defense was definitely our game. Despite the soggy conditions, our players remained disciplined and focused, ensuring our defensive line held strong.” He also acknowledged the efforts of the backline, though hampered by the weather, in making significant runs. Looking forward, Nikkel emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum, stating, “With this victory, we turn our focus to the next challenges ahead.” The Kickers Women’s team has secured home field advantage for the first round of playoffs, scheduled for April 20th at Cumberland Village Park. Men’s Team Extends Winning Streak to Six Games In a hard-fought contest against Burnaby Lake Rugby Club, the Comox Valley Kickers Men’s rugby team emerged triumphant with a 34-17 win in damp conditions. Despite trailing 17-15 at halftime, the Kickers rallied and pulled ahead in the second half. Tries were scored by Jimmy Brazier, Ben Bekk, Devon Moore, Craig Rice, and Riley Gaudet. Kai Mills added 6 points...
by Pieter Vorster | Apr 29, 2017 | Club Events
Come out to Cumberland Village Park and watch a rugby double header! Dress...
by Pieter Vorster | Jan 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hello current and past Comox Valley Kickers members, The Comox Valley Kickers Men’s Team are starting their Spring 2015 Season training and we would like to invite you out for a run. Training will be held on Thursdays at 6:30pm, and we will be starting this Thursday with a friendly game of touch followed by drinks in the club house. For those in a less competitive mode either due to life, family, or injury please come out this or any Thursday after practice for a drink. Practice usually ends around 7:30ish. Our website address has changed due to some piracy, and the new address is: ComoxValleyRugby.ca Please visit our new site often to help increase its usage and therefore priority on the Google search list. We hope to have the new Club Calendar up on the website within the next couple weeks with the Men’s and Women’s Game...
by Pieter Vorster | Jul 9, 2013 | BCRU / VIRU News, Canada Rugby News
[important]The Comox Valley Kickers recently received this message from Andrew Smith, Communications Manager of the British Columbia Rugby Union.[/important] [pullquote align=”left|center|right” textalign=”left|center|right” width=”100%”] “Hello BC Rugby Club Contacts, As the host union for the 2013 National Festival Championships, we are working with Rugby Canada to help recruit volunteers. The tournament will run August 7th-11th at UBC and tournament organizers are seeking support of volunteers in the following areas: Ball retrievers Scorekeepers Set up/ Tear Down crew Merchandise Sales Ticket Sales Ticket Checkers Runners Stats Keepers (Please note: No rugby experience is required for any of the volunteer positions) If you could forward this message on to your clubs and anyone who may be interested in volunteering it would be greatly appreciated. For more information please view the pdf attachment (below) or visit Rugby Canada’s events page at – http://events.rugbycanada.ca/events_details.php?e=90&s=516 Thank you. ” [/pullquote] ...
by Pieter Vorster | May 8, 2013 | Club Events, Community Involvement
On Saturday, 18 May, the Comox valley Kickers will look to their over-35 players to run out against the Nanaimo Hornets as part of Cumberland Market Day. Kickoff is at Cumberland Village Park at 1pm. The Kickers invite all Valley-residents to come out and enjoy this entertaining showcase of sport. Any over-35 players who would like to form part of the team can contact Andy Eaton...