Big Changes and Big Wins for Kickers

Big Changes and Big Wins for Kickers

by | Oct 12, 2012 | Game Reports

The Comox Valley Kickers played Powell River Otago at Village park in Cumberland on September 23rd to open the Vancouver Island third division mens rugby season and jumped straight into a scoring bonanza. Powell River, suffering from an early season low player turnout, found it difficult to find a reply to the onslaught, as Kickers flew through with tries for Steve Hextall, Ben Travena and Anthony McCaffrey. Hat tricks came for Leigh Burley, Brad Hanna, Andy Hextall, and Konrad Nikkel leaving the final score at a blown out 82 – 0. The second test for the Kickers came in Duncan last Saturday October 30th against the formidable Cowichan Piggies. Commitment to playing through planned phases of basic rugby proved out for the Kickers early in the game, with tries coming for Steve Hextall and Shayne Stuchbery. As the game progressed the Cowichan tradition of old school physicality started to rattle the Kicker forwards so big second rower Ben Travena fired back with his own intimidating brand of tough stuff, keeping the Piggies honest and earning him man of the match. Anthony McCaffrey, stepping in at fly half, put in a remarkable performance with perfectly placed kicks and careful passes creating opportunities galore for the Kickers to score. Including a set of three tries for Leigh Burley, two for Andy Hextall, one more for Shayne Stuchbery and one each for Brandon Huddleston, Brandon Robertson and Anthony McCaffrey. Cowichan did break through for one excellent try and conversion leaving the final score at 53 – 7, another big win for the Kickers. A key factor in the success for the Kickers is new full time Coach Frank Baulcomb. Baulcomb has made his presence felt with a constructive, tough talking style...
NVIRU Referee Development – Upcoming Course

NVIRU Referee Development – Upcoming Course

by | Oct 11, 2012 | BCRU / VIRU News, Referees

[important]The BC Rugby Referees’ Society will be holding a Level One Officiating Course on Friday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 4th at St. Michaels University School - Middle School in Victoria.[/important] Level One Officiating Course Date and Time: Friday, November 2nd 6-9pm and Sunday November 4th 9am-3pm Location: St. Michaels University School - Middle School (3400 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC) Registration Deadline: October 29th, 2012 – Registration Contact: Louise Wheeler (lwheeler@bcrugby.com) Fee: $65 + HST ($72.80 payable to BC Rugby Union) Presenter: Bruce Kuklinski Note: The registration fee includes course manuals, Law Books, and a Rugby Canada registration fee. Course participants are asked to dress appropriately for some activity which will be done indoors and are asked to bring their own whistles. [notice]Prerequisites for those looking to take the course include an IRB Law Test (www.irblaws.com/EN/) and a Rugby Ready Test (www.irbrugbyready.com/). Course participants are required to bring both completion certificates to the November 2nd session, or email copies to Bruce Kuklinski (bruce.kuklinski@smus.ca)[/notice]...
Comox Valley Kickers Rugby 82 vs. 0 Powell River Otago (23/09/2012)

Comox Valley Kickers Rugby 82 vs. 0 Powell River Otago (23/09/2012)

by | Sep 28, 2012 | Game Reports, Men's News, Mens Players

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