NSMT
Players Dinner & Awards Night
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
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
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!
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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'
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
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!
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
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!
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.
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
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,...
What A Difference A Day Makes!
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
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...
Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho.........It's Off To Vegas We Go!
Congratulations to CW's Caroline Crossley, Sophie De Goede and Jack Nyren who have been selected to represent B.C.'s U 18 "A" squads for the Las Vegas Sevens next week. We can also add the names of Camille Irivine and Imogen White who will be playing for the Banshees, an...
Happy New Year
CW wishes everyone all the very best for the New Year - good health, good friends and good times. We remind you to party responsibly! On a rugby note, we include the following, directly quoted, courtesy of Rugby Canada website. It is an article of extreme interest in our opinion. The...
Las Vegas Sevens
Treat yourself to your own Christmas present! Stay at the Hard Rock Hotel and join fellow fans at the first Annual Dog River Howlers' Hoser party, at the Hard Rock Cafe on January, 23rd. BUY TICKETS...
On The Cards
CW's, Hearn, who had a good tournament....rapidly being recognised for his "Sonny Bill" offloads! It seemed almost fated that SRA's Blitzbokkes would take the Nelson Mandela Sevens title, fittingly so, but it wasn't without a hard fought win over a much improved Kiwi, 17 - 14,...