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BC Remains Undefeated at Under 14 Level: BC 22 - Ontario 20
by Martin Jones
posted July 27 2009
[ed. photos of the tour by Don Brown can be viewed here. Also photos of the Ontario game with captions can be viewed here.]
BC took on Ontario's 1st XV in their final match of the 2009 under 14 festival. The game was played at Fletcher's fields under overcast skies.
BC started the game strong, intent on establishing their expansive game plan that had been so effective throughout the tournament. In the early stages, it looked as though BC were going to win with ease. A wealth of possession combined with quick ball movement saw BC winger Kyle Bodnarchuck score a try within minutes of starting the game. The try was converted by BC fullback Tobin Sydney-Smith. The Ontario team quickly made adjustments, however, and started to apply immense pressure at the breakdown. By doing so, they were able to slow the BC attack and also generate turnovers. As a result, they scored a try after some strong inside running and excellent support play. BC seemed flustered by their lack of possession and starting taking penalties; one resulting in a successful Ontario penalty kick. BC and Ontario then traded tries making the half time score 13-12 in favour of Ontario.
BC started well in the second half. They were competing much more effectively at the breakdown and created many turnovers of their own. One of these turnovers allowed them to move the ball quickly to the open side wing. BC winger Kyle Bodnarchuck, as he had done so many times throughout the tournament, capitalised on the opportunity and scored for BC. Ontario applied considerable pressure from the ensuing kick-off and had BC pinned on their own goal line. BC panicked and turned the ball over, resulting in another Ontario try. Following the restart, Ontario kicked deep into BC territory. This time, however, BC remained calm and relieved pressure through a series of kicks over the Ontario backs. BC sensed an opportunity and moved the ball downfield, only to be tackled 5 metres away from the Ontario line. Ontario was now under immense pressure, and made uncharacteristic mistakes. From their own line-out they tapped the ball down to their scrum half. BC hooker Keegan Carson tackled the Ontario scrum half resulting in a dropped ball. With the ball bouncing around in the Ontario in-goal area, BC #8 Marshall Fuller pounced on the ball to score for BC. The final score was 22-20 for BC.
BC Defeats Alberta 50-6; Face Ontario Next
from Don Brown
posted July 25 2009
Fletcher's Fields, overcast, light rain
The BC team came out very flat against a very determined Alberta squad. Hands in the ruck by BC in the first few minutes gave Alberta a penalty kick in front of the posts.
With a 3 to 0 lead Alberta kept the ball in tight and away from BC's speed and controlled the ball for the first 15 min. BC continued to take penalties and give up possesion until scrum half Spencer Miller picked the ball from the scrum and set up second rower David Morey for a try. Mitchell Neil made the convert to give BC a 7 to 3 lead. The try was controversial as scrum half picks are not allowed. BC went back to sleep giving up another penalty in front of the posts. At half time it was 7 to 6 for BC.
The second half was a different story as BC stuck to their game plan and played unselfish rugby moving the ball and producing 43 unanswered points.
Tries came from centre David Pollen, second rower James Porter, fullback Harjun Gill, 3 tries for winger Kyle Bondarchuck and a beautiful game ending try by Scrum half Fynn Kehal catching the ball at full pace on a pop up pass from winger Will Chamberlain.
Eighth man Marshall Fuller made 4 converts to make the final 50 to 6 for BC.
The final game is Sat morning vs Ontario's top players.
BC Maintains Perfect Record with Two Wins Over Ontario
posted July 23 2009
by Don Brown
The BC under 14 rugby team faced their toughest challenge of the festival today as they played matches against Ontario blue and Ontario red. Having relocated to Fletchers fields in Toronto, the team was hungry to maintain in unblemished record in the tournament.
The first game was a physical encounter as both teams came out with intensity and emotion. While BC had the edge in territory and possession throughout the game, the Ontario team was relentless on defence and continued to apply pressure at the breakdown area. As the game progressed, the Ontario team gradually wore down and BC were able to assert themselves and execute their expansive game plan. BC ultimately came away with a 19 to 10 victory.
Scoring:
Tries: Kyle Bodnarchuck (3)
Conversions: Mitchell Neil, Tobin Sydney- Smith
In the second game of the day, a fatigued BC team came out slow against Ontario red. The Ontario team sensed an opportunity to beat BC. They a were able to sustain pressure and, thanks to relentless defence by team BC, they only came away with 2 penalty kicks. BC quickly turned their game around by matching the intensity of their opponents. Again, sustained pressure from BC on attack and defence, gradually wore down the Ontario team. With more space available to attack, BC were able to capitalise on more scoring opportunities. Final score was 15 to 6 for BC.
Scoring:
Tries: Ben Cunningham, Kyle Bodnarchuck (2)
Team BC now has another rest day before playing against Alberta on Friday, followed by a match on Saturday against Ontario 1st XV.
BC U14 Start with 64-0 Win Over Southwest Ontario
by Don Brown
posted July 21 2009
The BC under 14 team got off to a great start in the 2009 rugby festival.
Playing at St. George's rugby society in London, Ontario, the team faced a representative team from Southwestern Ontario. The match was a tune up for the festival which begins Wednesday and includes teams from Alberta and Ontario.
BC got off to a slow start as they struggled, initially, to mesh with one another and execute their game plan that utilized their exceptional team speed.
However, they dominated territory and possession and eventually capitalized on their scoring opportunities.
BC also played well defensively as they generated many turnovers when their opponents had the ball. Their ability to create turnovers was a main focus of their pre-tournament camp and the coaches were pleased by the athletes' ability to apply these skills.
When the final whistle blew the score was 64 to 0 for BC. Twelve tries were scored by different members of the team. The coaching staff was impressed by this balanced scoring and the wide range of scoring opportunities they created throughout the game.
Tuesday is a day off for the athletes as they visit Niagara falls. On Wednesday the team will play against Ontario at Fletchers fields.
Try scorers:
6 minute mark
Winger Ben Cunningham try Tobin Sydneysmith missed convert
8 min
Second row David Morey try Tobin Sydneysmith missed convert
11 min
Scrum half Spencer Miller try Tobin Sydneysmith missed convert
18 min
Full back Tobin Sydneysmith try Tobin Sydneysmith missed convert
20 min
Eighthman Evan Cambridge try Ryan Messer missed convert
24 min
Outside center Rupert Peers try
Half time BC 30 - Southwest Ontario 0
2 min
Winger Kyle Bodnarchuk try Ryan Messer convert
4 min
Centre Constantin Wahle try Ryan Messer convert
6 min
Fullback Will Chamberlain try Ryan Messer missed convert
15 min
Prop Keegan Carson try Constantin Wahle missed convert
19 min
Winger Mitchell Neil try Marshall Fuller missed convert
22 min
Marshall Fuller try Ryan Messer missed convert
Final BC 64 - Southwest Ontario 0
Other games on the day
Southwest Ontario 24 - Alberta 17
Ontario blues over Ontario reds
BC Announces U14 Squad for National Tournament
from Don Brown
posted July 14 2009
BC Rugby is proud to announce it 2009 U14 squad. The Tournament for the 3rd year of this program is in London and Toronto. The team will get together Wed July 15th at Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby for a unique team training exercise with the Lotus Sports Club and some Dragon Boat training. Rugby will also be on the agenda as the team continues to build towards another successful Summer Tournament.
Thursday to Saturday the team trains at Jericho West park in Vancouver. In four short days the team has to come together as Ontario will be looking to win on home turf. BC has only lost at this age grade to one another when last year two equal squads were picked and each beat the other one time.
Leaving on Sunday July 19th the first stop is London Ontario for a Monday game at Saint George's Rugby Club against South Western Ontario U14 Reps. Tuesday has some fun time in Niagara Falls on the way to Toronto. On Wednesday at Fletchers fields the team plays Ontario 1 at 11am and Ontario 2 at 1pm. The day concludes with a Barbecue for all players. Thursday is a day off from rugby to Canada's Wonderland Theme park for the day and a test of fortitude on the many roller coasters. Friday rugby continues with BC taking on Alberta in the morning and a trip downtown to The Hockey Hall of Fame, CN Tower and a Blue Jays game. Saturday is the big test with BC meeting Ontario's First XV at 10 am and then the trip home arriving back in Vancouver around 9pm local time.
The trials began June 6th in Kamloops with players from Williams Lake, Vernon, Merritt, Lac La June, Kamloops and Kelowna all attending. On the 13th it was off to Saint Micheal's school in Victoria for the Island hopefuls to show their skills. June 20th at John Oliver Park in Delta, 80 players from the lower mainland squared off in a series of fitness tests and games. From the total 132 players that tried out 60 were asked to attend on June 27th and the coaches and selectors had the hard task of choosing 24 players and 7 non traveling reserves.
Everyone was impressed with the level of play from the boys and all enjoyed the high level of competition that the day presented. Thanks to Trevor Johnston and Kamloops RFC along with Bruce Kuklinski, St. Michael's and all the Brit Lions that helped as selectors and refs for the two events in Delta.
Also thanks to all the parents that made the effort to get players from all over the province to these events.
Good luck in Ontario to the following players that made it through.
Randall Barton - Cowichan RFC
Kyle Bodnerchuk - Velox RFC
Evan Cambridge - Castaway Wanders RFC
Keegan Carson - Abbotsford RFC
Will Chamberlain - UBCOB
Micheal Crowe - Kamloops Brocklehurst Seconday
Ben Cunningham - Merritt Coquihalla Middle School
Morgan D'ganigian - Sooke Journey Middle School
Marshall Fuller - Capilanos RFC
Harjun Gill - Richmond RFC
Eli Haynes - Kelowna KLO Middle School
Michael Henderson - Cowichan RFC
Fynn Kehal - Velox RFC
Ryan Messer - Vernon Secondary School
Spencer Miller - Abbotsford W. A. Fraser Middle School
David Morey - Langley Walnut Grove
Mitchell Neil - Mission Heritage Park
Christian Nonni - Capilanos RFC
Rupert Peers - Bayside RFC
David Pollen - Saint Michael's
James Porter - Capilanos RFC
Eric Roberts - Abbotsford Clayborn Middle School
Tobin Sydneysmith - Capilanos RFC
Constantin Wahle - Capilanos RFC
Non Traveling Reserves
Connor Milligan - Rowers RFC
Jacob Cartwright - Capilanos RFC
Matius MacDonald - Richmond RFC
Shane Dagg Delta - South Delta Secondary
Kevin Davisson - Abbotsford W. A. Fraser Middle School
Braedan Cummins - Surrey Lord Tweedsmuir
Carter Williams - Abbotsford Middle School
Evan Knudson - Garibaldi Secondary
Gareth Ronald-Jones Coach
Mike Stiles Coach
Martin Jones Coach
Don Brown Manager
BC U14 Update: Kamloops Camp Completed, Victoria (June 13) and Vancouver (June 20) Next
from Don Brown
posted June 8 2009
The first Trial for the 2009 BC U14s took place in Kamloops on Saturday. Players from Merritt, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Kelowna, Salmon Arm, Vernon and Lac La Jeune all took part in the 30 degree heat at Kamloops RFC. The morning session consisted of skill assessments and fitness tests that are conducted as per Rugby Canada protocol. The athletes’ results are all recorded and used in the final selection process. After a break for lunch the boys were divided up into teams and they took part in trial games.
The coaching staff were impressed with the overall skill and athleticism of the athletes. Their strong showing is a testament to the coaching the athletes are receiving at their respective schools.
Thanks to Kamloops RFC and Trevor Johnston and Paddy Harrington for help and the hospitality Friday and Saturday and to the parents for getting everyone to the event.
The selection process continues this Saturday (June 13th) as the coaching staff will be in Victoria at Saint Michael’s University School from 10am-3pm. All Vancouver Island athletes are encouraged to attend. The following Saturday (June 20th) is the final round of selections for all Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley athletes. The trial will run from 10am-3pm at John Oliver Municipal Park in Delta.
If you have any questions, please contact Don Brown by phone at 604 880 9012 or via e-mail: nodbbrown@dccnet.com or dbrown@tsi.bc.ca
BC Rugby announces U14 Boys Provincial Team Trial Dates and Locations
posted April 30 2009
BCRU Press Release
Martin Jones, Head Coach of the BC Rugby U14 Boys Provincial Program has announced trial dates for selection to the U14 Provincial Team that will tour Ontario in July and participate in the 3rd Annual Provincial Festival with Ontario and Alberta. Open Trials have been set as follows:
• Saturday, June 6: Kamloops at Kamloops Rugby Club Fields, 10.00am to 3.00pm
• Saturday, June 13: Vancouver Island at SMUS Fields, 10.00am to 3.00pm
• Saturday, June 20: Lower Mainland at John Oliver Fields, Delta, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Camp Fee: The Fee of $20.00 for players attending these trials. This fee can be paid on the day of the trial to Team Manager, Don Brown or sent in advance to the BC Rugby Office.
Registration: Pre-registration can be done by contacting Alex Cameron at the BC Rugby Office at acameron@bcrugby.com or on the day at the trial location.
Eligibility: Eligible players must have been born in 1995 or 1996.
Following the Regional Camps, there will be a long list Camp for approximately 50-60 players. This camp will take place on:
• Saturday, June 27: Lower Mainland, location - TBA
Following the selection of the touring party, full details of the tour will be announced and will include:
• Wednesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 11: Pre-Tour staging Camp, in Vancouver (out of town athletes to be billeted)
• Sunday, July 12 to Sunday, July 19: BC Provincial U14 Tour to Ontario
Bayside Sharks U14 Team Looking for Fall Fixtures
from Neil Fraser
posted Sept 5 2008
Bayside Sharks U14 / Gr. 8 Team are looking for Fall fixtures vs Club or School teams. The usual kick-off time has been @ 11:30 on Sunday's after Mini's using various pitches but we are flexible and would also like an "Island Trip". For information or to dicuss dates please contact:
Head Coach: Andy Blackburn Cel 604 418 1202 or home 604 538 5997
Manager: Neil Fraser Home 604 538 3966 or Cel 604 312 9780
BC U14 Championship Team Rosters: Gold and White
lineups from Don Brown
[ed. comments below]
posted Aug 12 2008
Congratulations to the two BC teams that tied with 4-1 records at the tournament last week to finish on top of the standings. It shows the depth and quality of rugby in the school systems in BC thanks in large measure to the coaches. Congratulations to the clubs that foster youth rugby and provide a sound evironment for parents and their children to participate. Hopefully we'll see these exceptional players come up through the club ranks to represent their country in the age-grade and senior teams.
Team Name (First) Name (Last) Club School Position
gold Ben Severide Brit Lions South ridge lock #8
gold Bo Wold not played club McNichols Hooker
gold Cam Morrow not played club South Kamloops Lock
gold Elio Pinoni Burnaby Alpha Prop
gold Jimmy Kim Capilanos Mulgrave Centre
gold Justin Douglas Abbotsford Clayburn Centre
gold Keegan Fletcher Burnaby Alpha prop
gold liam Anderson not played club Saint Georges lock
gold Matrix Gathergood Yeti's Shuswap Prop
gold Matthew Adams Richmond Hugh Boyd Back 3
gold Michael Harvey Capilanos Rock Ridge #8
gold Nathan Meyer not played club Kelowna Centre
gold Nathan Muir not played club Earl Marriott Lock
gold Oscar Kirkwood-TweetCapilanos Mulgrave Prop
gold Riley MacPherson Castaways Oak Bay Scrum Half
gold Shane Bergman Cowichan Ladysmith Back 3
gold Trenton Shelly Burnaby South Burnaby Flyhalf
gold Trevor Neville Velox Reynolds Flyhalf
gold Zach Smith Capilanos Carson Graham Flyhalf
gold Zach nasadyk Bayside Earl Marriott Back 3
white Bobby Devaney not played club Earl Marriott Lock
white Brandon Kirton Cowichan Shawnigan Lake Lock
white Cameron Blair-Speirs Cowichan Queen of Angles #8
white Daniel Tsang UBC Old Boys Saint Georges Back 3
white Darren Levasseur Abbotsford Clayburn Centre
white Eric Bleim Capilanos Mulgrave Hooker
white james pitblado unknown Saint Georges Scrum Half
white james MacKenzie Bayside Earl Marriott #8
white Jordan Sullivan not played club South Kamloops Back 3
white Jordon Best Abbotsford Clayburn Scrum Half
white Kayuan Shahroknian Meralomas Prince of Wales prop
white Kevin Catliff Capilanos Mulgrave Scrum Half
white Kieran Lauridsen Cowichan Mount Prevost centre
white Kyle Bodor MacLean Velox Dunsmuir Hooker
white Leighton Gabbidon not played club KLO Back 3
white Lyndon Duncan Bayside Earl Marriott Prop
white Nathan Yanagiya Capilanos Hansworth Back 3
white Rory McKerchar not played club South Kamloops Lock
white Saheel Khan not played club Central Prop
white Tanner Hoskins Bayside Earl Marriott Flyhalf
white David Rose Abbotsford Heritage Park full back
BC TEAMS SHARE THE SPOILS ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE PROVINCIAL U14 FESTIVAL
by Dave Brown
posted Aug 10 2008
GAME 9: Ontario v Alberta
With both teams having suffered injuries on the first two days of the Festival, some players from both teams had the opportunity to display their versatility on the final Day. Ontario #8, Djustice Sears-Durk, who had been prominent with some power running, played in the backline and after an opening 10 minute stalemate he scored Ontario’s first try. The score moved from 5-0 to 10-0 when Sawyer Heron scored his 4th try of the tournament to make it 10-0. Sears-Burke then broke the line to score at the posts and James Mitcheu converted to move the score to 17-0 at the half. Alberta refused to buckle any further in the 2nd half and consistently won good ruck ball to put pressure on Ontario before Levi Normandeau crossed to make it 17-5. Alberta kept Ontario at bay with some sterling defense from Kris Alaber before Liam Grimes scored Ontario’s final try, converted by Mitcheu, to make it 24-5.
Ontario 24 – Alberta 5
GAME 10: BC ‘White’ v BC ‘Gold’
BC White, still on the high of defeating Gold in the final match of Day 2, started strongly again with David Rose scoring an early try. BC Gold then responded immediately, socking White with three tries and two converts in 15 minutes, to take a 19-5 half-time lead. Elio Pinani, Mitchell Harvey and Zach Smith tallied tries while Kevin Catliff added two conversions. Shocked by this response, White got back in the game through a Darren Levasseur try. Gold came back with again with tries from Nathan Mayer and Shane Bergman and another Catliff conversion to take a commanding 31-10 lead. Daniel Tsang scored for White at the whistle, and with James Pitlabo converting, the game finished at 31-17 for Gold and the teams tied with 4-1 records.
BC ‘White’ 17 – BC ‘Gold’ 31
GAME 11: Alberta v BC ‘Gold’
With no time to rest Gold started its final game against Alberta, taking an early 7-0 lead through a Matrix Gothergood try and a Trevor Neville convert. Justin Douglas made it 12-0 before Levi Normandeau scored his second of the day for Alberta to make 12-5 at the half. Douglas completed his and the Festival’s first hatrick with two scores after the break as Gold pulled into 22-5 lead. Alberta then roared back into contention with two quickly taken tries from Reid Watkins and Brandon Harrison to close the gap to 22-15 before a last minute try by Jimmy Kin, converted by Catliff, made the final score 29-15.
Alberta 15- BC ‘Gold’ 29
GAME 12: Ontario v BC ‘White’
BC ‘White’ now had to win its final game to draw level with ‘Gold’. White responded in dramatic fashion by soring four unanswered tries though Nathan Yanigiya, James MacKenzie (2) and Darren Levasseur, two converted by Leighton Gabbidon, to take a commanding 24-0 lead. Djustice Sears-Durk added his third of the day to close the gap to 24-5 at the break. Ontario pressed to get back into the game throughout the second half and were only denied by determined BC tackling. Almost at the whistle, Daniel Tsang scored at the posts, and with Pitlabo converting the game and Festival ended with a BC ‘White’ 31-5 win.
Ontario 5 – BC ‘White’ 31
The end of the Provincial Festival finished with presentations by all three squads and thanks to the host groups, VIRU, St George’s and Capilano RFC. Additional thanks were expressed to the Officials, Athletic Trainer, Coaches, Managers and Parents. All three Provinces now look forward to the 2009 Festival that will take place in Toronto, Ontario.
Final standings:
BC ‘White’: 5 wins – 1 loss
BC ‘Gold’: 5 wins, 1 loss
Ontario: 2 win, 4 losses
Alberta: 6 losses
Scorers after 2 Days:
BC White
Tries: James MacKenzie (6), Darren Levasseur (5), Nathan Yanagiya (4), David Rose (3), Daniel Tsang (3), Jordan Sullivan (2), Eric Bleim (2), Jordan Best (2), Brandon Kirton,
Cons: James Pitlabo (4), David Rose (3), Tanner Hoskins (2), Leighton Gabbidon (2)
BC Gold
Tries: Justin Douglas (7), Zach Smith (3), Bo Wold, Trenton Shelley, Elio Pinani, Mitchell Harvey, Nathan Mayer, Shane Bergman, Matrix Gothergood, Jimmy Kim
Cons: Kevin Catliff (4),Zach Smith (2), Justin Douglas, Trevor Neville
Ontario:
Tries: Sawyer Heron(4), Djustice Sears-Durk (3), Cory Taverner (2), Matt Geisler (2), Hayden Smith (2), Bobby O’Shaugnessy, Liam Grimes
Cons: James Mitcheu (2)
Alberta:
Tries: Reid Watkins (2), Levi Normandeau (2), Brandon Harrison, Hunter Turnbull
Cons: Jay Walsh
BC ‘WHITE’ REMAINS UNDEFEATED AFTER DAY 2 OF THE U14 PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL
by Dave Brown
posted Aug 9 2008
Day 2 of the Provincial U14 Festival between BC, Ontario and Alberta started once again at the fabulous St George’s School playing field.
GAME 5: Ontario v Alberta
Ontario pressed early and often, containing Alberta to play within its own half. Cory Taverner eventually opened the scoring to make it 5-0 and then fullback Sawyer Heron, impressive once again, made it 10-0 before the half. Alberta competed ferociously in the loose after the half in an attempt to get back into the game. When Sawyer added a second try, it sealed a win for Ontario but did not stop Alberta from working for a score. Matt Geisler and Jon Lorimer crossed for further Ontario tries to see the Eastern province earn its first win, 25-0.
Ontario 25- Alberta 0
GAME 6: Alberta v BC ‘White’
Due to the rescheduling which allowed both Alberta and Ontario players to head off to the CFL game early, Alberta faced a back to back game against BC ‘White’. BC dominated the game from start, powering to a 22-0 lead at the break and adding a further 33 points in the second half to complete a 53-0 win. Tries came from outstanding #8, James MacKenzie (2), Centre Nathan Yanagiya (2), Jordan Best, Daniel Tsang, Darren Lavasseur, David Rose and Jordan Sullivan. Rose and Tanner Hoskins each added a single convert while Jame Pitlabo added a brace.
Alberta 0 – BC ‘White’ 53
GAME 7: BC ‘Gold’ v Ontario
This game was a different affair than the game between the two teams Day 1. While BC got off to a quick lead again through Justin Douglas who added a second before the half, giving the ‘Gold’ a 10-0 lead, Ontario refused to give up the fight. It piled the pressure on BC in the second period, closing the gap to 10-5 though another Cory Taverner try. The Ontario players then laid siege on the BC line for almost the entire 2nd half with only staunch and sometimes desperate BC defending keeping them at Bay and giving the ‘Gold’ another win.
BC ‘Gold’ 10 – Ontario 5
GAME 8: BC ‘White’ v BC ‘Gold’
Despite finishing the day playing against each other, both BC teams left nothing on the sidelines as they defended their undefeated records. Eric Bleim and the skilled stand-off Jordan Best gave ‘White’ a 10-0 lead at the half. Although ‘Gold’ attempted to get back into the game, the rested ‘White’ continued to impress with further tries from Yaganiya, MacKenzie and Rose along with a MacKenzie conversion to finish 25-0 winners and remain the only undefeated team in the Festival.
BC ‘White’ 27 – BC ‘Gold’ 0
BC ‘White’: 4 wins
BC ‘Gold’: 3 wins, 1 loss
Ontario: 1 win, 3 losses
Alberta: 4 losses
Scorers after 2 Days:
BC White
Tries: James MacKenzie (4), Darren Lavesseur (3), Nathan Yanagiya (3), Jordan Sullivan (2), Eric Bleim (2), Jordan Best (2), David Rose (2), Daniel Tsang, Brandon Kirton,
Cons: David Rose (3), Tanner Hoskins (2), James Pitlabo (2)
BC Gold
Tries: Justin Douglas (4), Zach Smith (2), Bo Wold, Trenton Shelley
Cons: Zach Smith (2), Justin Douglas
Ontario:
Tries: Sawyer Heron(3), Cory Taverner (2), Matt Geisler (2), Hayden Smith (2), Bobby O’Shaugnessy,
Alberta:
Tries: Hunter Turnbull, Reid Watkins
Cons: Jay Walsh
Play concludes at Capilano RFC’s Klahanie Park, North Vancouver, on Saturday August 9th with games commencing at 1.00pm.
OPENING DAY OF THE PROVINCIAL U14 FESTIVAL SEES BOTH BC TEAMS WIN AGAINST PROVINCIAL RIVALS
by Dave Brown
posted Aug 8 2008
GAME 1: BC ‘Blue’ v Alberta
The first game saw BC ‘Blue’ take the field against Alberta. It was soon apparent that the home team was not playing in Blue but in Gold! Colour was not an issue however as a Zach Smith try and Justin Douglas conversion gave ‘Gold’ a 7-0 lead. Although BC has a territorial and possession advantage, strong defense from Alberta limited them to this score at the half. A further try by Bo Wold stretched the lead to 12-0 before Hunter Turnbull scored for Alberta to make it 12-5 for BC at the Final Whistle. This team will now be referred to as BC ‘Gold’.
BC ‘Gold’ 12 – Alberta 5
GAME 2: BC ‘White’ v Ontario
Immediately following came BC ‘White’ against Ontario. It was Ontario that started out more fluently, putting BC under pressure and being rewarded with a try by full back Sawyer Hunter. BC responded through a great individual effort from centre Darren Lavesseur to tie the game at 5-5. Ontario hit back with a score from speedy winger Bobby O’Shaugnessy to take a 10-5 half time lead. The second half proved a tense affair for both teams before a period of BC ‘White’ pressure resulted in a try for Brandon Kirton. David Rose made the conversion to give BC a 12-10 advantage that would hold to the final whistle.
BC ‘White’ 12 – Ontario 10
GAME 3: Alberta v BC ‘White’
After a 5 minute break BC ‘White’ resumed play against Alberta, storming to a 12-0 lead. Alberta came back with a try by Reid Watkins and a conversion by Jay Walsh to trail just 12-7 at the half. BC added a further 12 points in the second half to run out 24-7 winners, tries coming from Eric Bleim, Jordan Sullivan, Darren Lavesseur and James MacKenzie and conversions from Tanner Hoskins and and David Rose.
Alberta 7 – BC ‘White’ 24
GAME 4: Ontario v BC ‘Gold’
BC’Gold’ had took time to find a rhythm in its opening game against Alberta. There was no such hesitation in this game as it roared to a 24-o half time lead, playing some storming rugby. Justin Douglas, with a brace, Trenton Shelley and Zach Smith crossed for BC and Smith added two conversions. Ontario recovered its composure in the 2nd half and came back with two well constructed efforts from Matt Geisler and Hayden Gibson to reduce the deficit to 24-10.
Ontario 10 – BC ‘Gold' 24
Scorers:
BC White
Tries: Darren Lavesseur (2), Brandon Kirton, Eric Bleim, Jordan Sullivan, James MacKenzie
Cons: David Rose (2), Tanner Hoskins
BC Gold
Tries: Zach Smith (2), Justin Douglas (2), Bo Wold, Trenton Shelley
Cons: Zach Smith (2), Justin Douglas
Ontario:
Tries: Sawyer Heron, Bobby O’Shaugnessy, Matt Geisler, Hayden Smith
Alberta:
Tries: Hunter Turnbull, Reid Watkins
Cons: Jay Walsh
Play resumes at St George’s on Friday with a further round of games, once again starting at 4.00pm.
BC Looking to Continue Success at National U14 Festival from Aug 7-9 in Vancouver
from Alex Cameron
posted Aug 7 2008
Following the successful U14 Boys Provincial Festival in Calgary 2007, BC Rugby is please to host the 2008 Festival involving teams from Ontario, Alberta and BC (2 squads). The Festival will involve a double round-robin series of games between all the teams, at St George’s School Fields on Thursday August 7th and Friday August 8th from 4.00 pm to 7.00pm and at Klahanie Park on Saturday August 9th from 1.00pm to 4.00pm.
The BC squads were chosen from the regional teams that competed at the recent BC Summer Games competition in Kelowna and will be coached by Martin Jones and Mike Stiles and managed by Don Brown. All three were on hand last season in Calgary and watched and evaluated the talent at the games in Kelowna before selecting players from every region of BC to play in the upcoming Festival.
Ontario and Alberta have already begun their tours with games against the Vancouver Island U14s in Victoria. They will be joined in Vancouver by groups of interested parents from both Provinces and by families from across BC as Canada’s developing talent goes head to head in the first taste of inter-provincial competition. The Schedule at St George’s Senior School Fields is as follows:
Thursday August 7th St George's Junior School (Scott Johnson & Dave Smortchevsky)
4:00 PM Alberta v BC Blue
4:45 PM BC White v Ontario
5:30 PM BC White v Alberta
6:15 PM Ontario v BC Blue
Friday August 8th St George's Junior School (Sherry Trumb
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