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Sevens Try of the Year

Sevens Try of the Year

Posted in Canada Rugby / NSMT / Sevens

Well, we brought you the tries in the running in an earlier article and the votes are in and tallied.  Trainor Wins Try of the Year!  WOW!  Not much in the way of superlatives to add, the try tells...


Glasgow Dream Team in Action.

Glasgow Dream Team in Action.

Posted in Canada Rugby / News / NSMT / Sevens

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Bonus For B.C. Bears - Argentina in June?

Bonus For B.C. Bears - Argentina in June?

Posted in B.C. Rugby / C.R.C's / Canada Rugby / NSMT / VIRU Tide Rugby

It seems that finally the emphasis placed on the CRC's by Rugby Canada as a pathway for elite senior mens players, is starting to stick on the west coast.  It is a rather unique year for B.C., as we celebrate the 125th year of rugby in the Province and a number of special events are in place. ...


Blazing Answer to Cup Omission

Blazing Answer to Cup Omission

Posted in Canada Rugby / News / NSMT / Sevens

  Canada's NSMT Sevens team should be the toast of the town today after an excellent day of rugby in London town and commensurate results.  Although there may have been some doubts as to where the team that played in Glasgow went, they were stuffed down any critics throats today, with the...


Players Dinner & Awards Night

Players Dinner & Awards Night

Posted in Club Dinner / CW Rugby / Men's Reserve Div / Girls Rugby / Juniors / News / NSMT / Prems

  This event is one of our club’s special occasions. It was an evening of celebration as we had Yak Dala and Ciaran Hearn present and were all thrilled and proud for them and their Sevens team mates’ achievements on this day, qualifying for Cup play in Glasgow. These two, plus a capped...


A Final Word on Glasgow

A Final Word on Glasgow

Posted in Canada Rugby / News / NSMT / Sevens

Firstly to the Cup game. N.Z. would have rolled any team the way they played in this game. The extra six minutes was something that had not been experienced before by Canada. Jones’ try will remain cast in memory for a long time. They had the gas but it was not the Perfect Storm it needed...


Sevens Heaven

Sevens Heaven

Posted in Canada Rugby / News / NSMT / Sevens

A fitting semi with hosts, Scotland taking on this increasingly impressive Maple Leaf mob and the prize is - first ever visit to a Cup Final. Tackles were sure from both teams and a plethora of penalties was called in this "tight as a trapeze wire" contest.  Finally Braid broke clear only to...


They Do It Again!

They Do It Again!

Posted in B.C. Rugby / Canada Rugby / News / NSMT / Sevens

What a joy to wake up to!  Canada's NSMT team on top of the table going into their Vs England, final Pool match.  Canada opened with a huge win over newcomers, Japan, 52 - 0 and ultimately, it was the differential that placed them in #1 and thei fifth tournament in a row to qualify for Cup...


Thursday's Ruck & Maul

Thursday's Ruck & Maul

Posted in Canada Rugby / Fifteens / News / NSMT / Sevens

Red sky over Glasgee Toon, thanks to Debbie Moonlight.......according to all reports the boys are ready and rearin' for tomorrow.  Best of luck to the whole Krew.   Canada vs Japan at 11:36 local (6:36am ET/3:36am PT)   Canada begin their Glasgow campaign against a team full of confidence...


Local Rugby Stars

Local Rugby Stars

Posted in B.C. Rugby / Canada Rugby / Coaching / Community / CW Rugby / Giving Back / News / NSMT

We start by recognizing the achievements of CW and Canada's, Gareth Rees and his selection to the National Sports Hall of Fame.  The photo displayed here is the jubilant Rees after his successful conversion to defeat Wales at Cardiff Arms Park.  Gareth's achievements for Canadian Rugby are many...


CW's Ciaran Hearn Selected As NSMT XV's Player Of The Year

CW's Ciaran Hearn Selected As NSMT XV's Player Of The Year

Posted in Canada Rugby / Fifteens / Girls Rugby / NSMT / NSWT / Sevens

CW congratulates all of Rugby Canada's Award Winners, announced on Thursday at the Annual Awards Dinner, held this year at the Royal B.C. Museum.  Without recognizing each individual, we give special mention to NSWT 7's P-O-Y, Jen Kish; NSWT 15's P-O-Y, Kelly Russell; NSMT 7's P-O-Y, John...


Another Elite Eight Finish

Another Elite Eight Finish

Posted in Canada Rugby / NSMT / Sevens

Vs Australia.  Only two minutes in when Mack stole ball and fed Trainor for the first score, (unconverted).  The first half was ALL Canada.  Early in the second stanza, a Canadian knock on provided the scoring reply for Oz, (converted).  The half continued with advantage Canada.  O'Toole came...


Canada 7's In Quarters Again

Canada 7's In Quarters Again

Posted in Canada Rugby / NSMT / Sevens

This reporter is certainly coming across as far from the sharpest tack in the box for Sevens news!  Apologies to Nate Hirayama...AFTER viewing our own utube clip, we note that not only is he playing, he is playing with his customary acumen and point-scoring importance.  Enough on this point!  ...


Men Kick Off H.K. With A Win

Men Kick Off H.K. With A Win

Posted in Canada Rugby / NSMT / Sevens

Yak over the line!   The men opened their Hong Kong campaign with a solid 35 - 7 victory over Portugal.  Other singles were added by Trainor and White, with Moonlight getting a brace. Mack is back on duty, although it appears that Hearn and Hiriyama may be on the injured list.  Next up...


Tough Time In Tokyo

Tough Time In Tokyo

Posted in B.C. Rugby / Canada Rugby / CW Rugby / Men's Reserve Div / NSMT / Sevens

Apologies to followers of this site for an International Time boner! Canada had some great highs at Tokyo and some frustrating lows, not the least being injuries to Dala, Hearn and Hiriyama, a yellow card to Harry Jones and a disallowed try to John Moonlight. This writer unfortunately, only...


A Feast of 'Footie'

A Feast of 'Footie'

Posted in B.C. Rugby / Canada Rugby / CW Rugby / Men's Reserve Div / NSMT / Sevens

Saturday brings a feast of rugby to CW fans,  At 1:00 p.m. at The Park, The Ones k.o. Vs high-flying Caps I's.  At best, Ceedub can play a spoiler role as the chances of a final four berth are almost mathematically off the cards.  Prems should be a beaut as two fairly equal squads match up in...


Player Profile - Meet Hubert Buydens

Player Profile - Meet Hubert Buydens

Posted in Community / CW Rugby / NSMT / Prems / Rugby Club

  Let’s start with a “younger” Hubert’s likes and dislikes, or at least his opinions as a Saskatchewan Husky, back in University days!     .......then Hubert at work!     The Ruggernut recently caught up with Hubert on a B.C. ferry and “put him through his paces” and we bring...


Wellington - Bring It On!

Wellington - Bring It On!

Posted in NSMT / Sevens

For sure it would have been difficult for Geraint John not to have sported the slightest of smiles when he announced the NSMT Sevens yesterday.  The team was fortunate in being able to get back home after Vegas, have some recovery time, fitness test Hiarayama, Duke and Hearn, all of whom...


Vegas Sevens Dream Team

Vegas Sevens Dream Team

Posted in CW Rugby / NSMT / Sevens

    CW's Michael Lindross, one of the many lucky Canadian fans to witness the NSMT's SUPERB performance in Vegas last weekend.  The Dream Team, aka Tourney All Stars, included Canadian Playmaker, Phil Mack and Hard Man Captain, John Moonlight.  Congratulations, gents!  And the show must go on...


Outstanding Result From Superhuman Effort!

Outstanding Result From Superhuman Effort!

Posted in Canada Rugby / NSMT / Sevens

This site will not pontificate at any length about today's two matches.  The UTube highlights tell the tale. Suffice to say, the effort was unreal and in the battle for third, when Canada looked gassed in the first half and had the very worst start imaginable, giving up a tally after the k.o...


MONUMENTAL Vs France! Off To The Semis.

MONUMENTAL Vs France! Off To The Semis.

Posted in News / NSMT / Sevens

This reporter missed the opening French score but at the midpoint of Stanza #1, Canada was harshly done by when a Phil Mack touchdown ( potentially tying score), was disallowed and deemed "subjectively" (and incorrectly), forward.  Canada, verbally disagreed - penalty - lineout - French tally, 14...


South Africa - Too Much

South Africa - Too Much

Posted in Canada Rugby / NSMT / Sevens

Game #2 saw some good opposition from Canada but insufficient talent to dent a team which looks destined for the Final at this Tourney.  The score was kept to 0 - 12 at the half and two more tallies looked like that was all.  Unfortunately, again, in the last minute, with Canada seeking to score,...


All Work And No Play.....

Posted in NSMT / Sevens

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What A Difference A Day Makes!

What A Difference A Day Makes!

Posted in Canada Rugby / CW Rugby / Game Reports / Girls Rugby / NSMT / Sevens

It's a tip of The Ruggernut's cap to B.C. U 18 Women.  The U18 Girl's (CW's Caroline Crossley and Sophie De Goede), came back in the Final of the Cup to defeat Atlantis 32 - 12, revenging yesterday's loss.  The Banshees (CW's Camille Irvine and Imogen White), also had a banner day, winning...


Vegas Sevens-Vets Called Upon For Results

Vegas Sevens-Vets Called Upon For Results

Posted in Canada Rugby / NSMT / Sevens

Canada's NSMT has announced selections for next weekend's Vegas Sevens. The core group, led by James Bay's, John Moonlight includes vets, CW's, Nanyak Dala, Phil Mack, Harry Jones, Conor Trainor, Justin Douglas and Moonlight.  Much will be expected from this crew as Canada seeks to retain or...