BLUES BEAT URUGUAY IN FINAL TOUR MATCH

Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Submitted by Garth Gottfried
The Ontario Blues have defeated the Uruguayan national team 27-16. Known as 'Los Teros,' Uruguay hosted the Blues in Montevideo, on Sunday May 13. It was Ontario's third and final game on their South American tour.

Playing at the Montevideo Cricket Club, which is one of the oldest rugby clubs in the world, and the oldest in South America, Los Teros scored an early penalty for the first lead, 3-0.

Ontario soon struck back from a lineout with Dan West running in from 25 metres out. Steve Piatek converted from the touchline for the Blues to take the lead 7-3.

Soon after Piatek landed a penalty for Ontario to increase the lead to 10-3 just 20 minutes into the game.

By the break, the home side landed another penalty goal to make it 10-6 for the Blues.

Very early in the second half, the Blues benefitted from a try by Ryan Macsween. Another Piatek conversion from the touchline stretched the lead to 17-6 for Ontario.

One more try wide out, this time by hooker Ray Barkwill, put the Blues well up at 24-6, in the 55th minute.

Uruguay increased the pressure, which was withstood by the Blues until the 64th minute. Tom Dolezel was sent to the sin-bin. Two minutes later, the same fate befell Mike Scholz and Ontario were down to 13 men.

Los Teros scored an uncoverted try to make it 24-11, but the Blues were able to score while shorthanded, Piatek slotting another penalty to make it 27-11.

With the first sin-bin over, the Blues were still vulnerable as Uruguay notched another unconverted try to make it 27-16, which was the final score.


BLUES vs URUGUAY

1 Tom Dolezel
2 Ray Barkwill
3 Mike Pletch
4 Luke Tait
5 Brett Beukeboom
6 Mark Macsween
7 Alistair Clark
8 Seb Pearson

9 Kyle Armstrong
10 Steve Piatek
11 Ryan Macsween
12 Mike Scholz
13 Dan West
14 Lucas Hammond
15 Craig Marshall

16 Creag Johnston
17 Doug Wooldridge
18 Rob Brouwer
19 Scott Dunham
20 Cam Stones
21 Ryan Tomlinson
22 Rory Tomlinson
23 Liam Underwood

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The Rock in Town for 4 Games Vs Maple Leafs, Canada U20, CW and James Bay

posted May 13 2012
[ed. comments below]

The Rock representing the East Coast of Canada are in Victoria for four games. They play the Maple Leafs today at Bear Mountain stadium, the Canada U20 team tomorrow at the same venue, CW on Wednesday at Windsor Park and James Bay on Friday evening at Royal Athletic Park. We'll provide match details as we get them.

Today's lineups are listed below. The Rock feature some names well known to BC rugby fans with Chauncey O'Toole back on the Island after playing for Bridgend in Wales last year. Ciaran Hearn from Castaway Wanderers represents his home province today. Toni Wodzicki played for the Vikes for a number of years and Mike Simpson was a standout scrum half with the Pacific Pride a number of years back (2004-). Jason Picco toured with the Rock last year and was a standout in the centres, I expected one of the BC teams to "draft" him for the Premier season but although he played in the Victoria 7s, he didn't stay around for the Premier season.

Today's game (and tomorrow's) are available online at sportscanada.tv Today's game starts at 2pm.

The Rock

1. Bob Rogers
2. Owen Parfrey - Captain
3. Stephen Cutcliffe
4. Toni Wodzicki
5. Jon Phelan
6. Tadgh Nihill
7. Chauncey O'Toole
8. Kyle Baillie
9. Mike Simpson
10. Patrick Parfrey
11. Shane Stratton
12. Kyle McGuirk
13. Jason Picco
14. Patrick McNicholas
15. Cieran Hearn
Reserves:
Keelen Chapman
Teddy Cadigan
Dennis Maher
Alex Marshall

Coach - Dr. Pat Parfrey
Coach Simon Blanks
Coach - Brian Krawetz
Doctor/Asst. Coach - Dr. John Gillis
Manager - Rick Graham

Maple Leafs

Hubert Buydens - Prairie Wolf Pack (Saskatoon, SK)
Casey Reed -Moosejaw Nads (Airdrie, AB)
C Andrew Tiedemann - Prairie Wolf Pack/ UVIC (St. Albert, AB)
Luke Campbell – UVIC (Victoria, BC)
Lukas Balkovec – Waterloo Country (Kitchener, ON)
Chris Long – L'Aquila Rugby (Nanaimo, BC)
Nanyk Dala (Prairie Wolf Pack) (Saskatoon, SK)
Andrew Crow - Castaway Wanderers/ University of Western Ontario (Victoria, BC)
Andrew Fergurson – Oakville Crusaders (Mississauga, Ont.)
Patrick Kay (UVIC Vikes) (Duncan, BC)
Michael Feualifau (UVIC Vikes) (Victoria, BC)
Graydyn Bowd – Rowing Club, Red Deer Titans (Red Deer, AB)
Sean Ferguson – University of British Columbia (Port Coquitlam, BC)
Sean Duke – UVIC Vikes ( Vancouver, BC)
Jon West - Markham Irish RFC (Scarborough, ON)
Eric Selvaggi – Aurora Barbarians (Woodridge, ON)
Jake Ilnicki - UVIC Vikes (Williams Lake, BC)
Jacob Rumball - Balmy Beach Rugby Club (Langford, BC)
Fuku Vikilani – Burnaby Lake (Vancouver, BC)
Caleb Hanson – Rowing Club (Courtenay, BC)
Doug Crowe – Rowing Club (Courtenay, BC)
Josh Hart - Cowichan RFC (Minitonas, Manitoba)

Just posting to say, spent a wonderful day with around 40 u 16/u 18 girls.

great weather, good rugby, and good fun.

THE ROCK DEFEAT MAPLE LEAFS AT BEAR MOUNTAIN STADIUM

Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Submitted by RC Communications
It was a hot day as the Atlantic Rock and the Canadian Maple Leafs took the field at Bear Mountain stadium Sunday afternoon. The Atlantic Rock were playing the first of a four game trip to Vancouver Island.  Following today’s match The Rock face the National U20 team tomorrow night at 7pm at Bear Mountain Stadium.  This trip is in preparation of the start of the Canadian Rugby Championship (CRC) season. 
 
The Rock started the game strong and opened the scoring at 1:26 into the first after Toni Wodzicki pounced on a loose ball to score the first try of the game.  Patrick Parfrey kicked as successful conversion from the far sideline putting The Rock up by seven.
 
The Maple Leafs was awarded a penalty after the Rock’s front row went down in the scrum.  Patrick Kay got The Maple Leafs on the board with a successful penalty kick.  The penalties continued as The Rock was awarded a penalty after the Maple Leafs.  The Rock decided to kick from just within the half way line.  Ciaran Hearn made the kick and The Rock took a 10-3 lead. 
 
The Maple Leaf scored their first try at 17:10 in the first, after a great pass from Hubert Buydens who got the ball out wide to Sean Fergurson who managed to score in the corner.  The conversion was kicked off the post causing the Maple Leafs to trail the rock 10-8.
 
The Rock continued pressing as Ciaren Hearn found Chauncy O’Tool out wide. O’Tool taking advantage of the mismatch in speed was able to run the ball into the Maple Leafs end.  Patrick McNicholas made the conversion from out wide and The Rock increased their lead 17-8.
 
Patrick Kay kicked a high ball from deep in the Maple Leafs end and Sean Duke was able to make the catch before heading on a long run from 50m out putting the ball down between the post in the Rocks end. 
 
The score at half time was 17 – 15 in favor of the Rock.  The heat on the field was taking its toll on players and hydration was a critical element.  
 
The second half started with both teams battling hard as The Rock continued to demonstrate strong defensive organization.  However, at 9:44 into the second Sean Ferguson was able to break through scoring the first try of the half.  Patrick Kay was able to add the extra two points giving the Maple Leafs the first lead of the game at 22-17.  
 
At 11:58, The Rock answered after a pass from Jason Picco went wide to Kyle Baillie who dove the ball into the corner scoring for The Rock while injuring himself on the play and tying the Game 22 – 22. 
 
The Rock managed to take back the lead after Cieran Hearn made a run to the corner scoring at 18:41.   Patrick McNicholas made a beautiful kick from the sideline. The Rock led 29-22.  At 23:21 Grayden Bowd fed Michael Feualifau who made a great individual effort scoring a try.  Kay made the conversion tying the game 29-29.
 
With less than three minuets left in the game the Maple Leafs were called for being off their feet, Patrick McNicholas who had been consistent all day managed to pick up the extra three points, putting The Rock up 32-29.  The last few minutes of play found the Maple Leafs pressing hard in the Rocks end, however the strong defense by The Rock held strong. The final score was 32-39 in favor of the visiting team, The Rock from Newfoundland.
 
Maple leafs head coach Kieran Crowley was pleased with todays match, even though his squad didn’t come out on top.
 
“The physicality that the rock brought to the game was great for our boys” said Crowley “This was a good chance for some of our boys to be exposed to a style of rugby that is higher than what they are used to playing and this is what they will be facing if selected for the U20 squad”
 
The Rock will be playing again Monday night at 7pm as they take on the National U20 team at Bear Mountain Stadium. 
 
If you missed todays action it can be seen here 
 
Canadian Maple Leafs Roster:
Name (Club) (Hometown)
 
1.Hubert Buydens - Prairie Wolf Pack (Saskatoon, SK)
2.Casey Reed -Moosejaw Nads (Airdrie, AB)
3.C Andrew Tiedemann - Prairie Wolf Pack/ UVIC (St. Albert, AB)
4.Luke Campbell – UVIC (Victoria, BC)
5.Lukas Balkovec – Waterloo Country (Kitchener, ON)
6.Chris Long –  L'Aquila Rugby 1936 (Nanimo, BC)
7.Fuku Vikilani – Burnaby Lake (Vancouver, BC)
8.Andrew Crow - Castaway Wanderers/ University of Western Ontario ( Victoria, BC)
9.Andrew Fergurson – Oakville Crusaders (Mississauga, Ont.)
10.Patrick Kay (UVIC Vikes) (Duncan, BC)
11.Sean Ferguson – University of British Columbia (Port Coquitlam, BC)
12.Michael Feualifau (UVIC Vikes) (Victoria, BC)
13.Graydyn Bowd – Rowing Club, Red Deer Titans (Red Deer, AB)
14.Sean Duke – UVIC Vikes ( Vancouver, BC)
15. Jon West - Markham Irish RFC (Scarborough, ON)
16.Eric Selvaggi – Aurora Barbarians (Woodridge, ON)
17. Jake Ilnicki - UVIC Vikes (Williams Lake, BC)
18.Jacob Rumball - Balmy Beach Rugby Club (Langford, BC)
19.Caleb Hanson – Rowing Club (Courtenay, BC)
20.Doug Crowe – Rowing Club (Courtenay, BC) 
21 .Josh Hart - Cowichan RFC (Minitonas, Manitoba)
 
Rock
 
1. Bob Rogers  - Dogs RFC(Mount Pearl, NL
2. Owen Parfrey – Captain Swilers RFC (St. John's, NL)
3. Stephen Cutcliffe - Dogs RFC (St. John's, NL) 
4. Toni Wodzicki - University of Victoria (Montreal, QC)  H 6’4 W220
5. Jon Phelan – St. Anne de Belleveu (Montreal, QC)
6. Tadgh Nihill - 
7. Chauncey O'Toole Home Club: Belle Isle RFC (Belle Isle, NB) H6’2 W210 Age: 26
8. Kyle Baillie – (Charlottetown, PE)
9. Mike Simson- Swilers RFC (St. John's, NL)
10. Patrick Parfrey - Swilers RFC (St. John's, NL)
11. Shane Stratton - 
12. Kyle McGuirk - Swilers RFC (St. John's, NL)
13. Jason Picco – Baymen RFC (Conception Bay South, NL)
14. Patrick McNicholas – 
15. Cieran Hearn – Baymen RFC (Conception Bay South, NL) H6’3 W220 
 
Reserves:
 
Keelen Chapman 
Teddy Cadigan 
Dennis Maher 
Alex Marshall 

DTH had a decent game at the weekend, the backs didn't play with much imagination apart from a couple of breaks, one by DTH where he failed to get the pass away to Hogg, if he had...... No point dwelling on it.

He was immense in defence though. He played the full 80, treated on field a couple of times but I reckon he'll be fit for Canada's summer schedule.

Sounds like a lot of fun, which tournament was this?

Hello, a question for you all:

if my friend wanted to get an internship in Rugby Canada, what would you guys tell him? Is there a remote chance of his application succeeding without having any connections?

My friend is currently doing a masters in sport organisations management.

What kind of accent does he have? Kiwi / Welsh / English / Irish = highly likely.


Seriously, probably not very likely, especially if he'd be looking for a paid internship. I've also met a couple of people who've worked for them and who weren't impressed with the org. as employers.

The Rock Vs Canada U20 Tonight at Bear Mountain Stadium: Rosters Included


The Rock fresh off their win over the Maple Leafs yesterday afternoon will send their second team into battle against the Canada U20s today. On Sunday afternoon the Rock defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 32-29. It was the Rock's first team against a team comprised of Canada U20 players and senior carded players. It gave the Rock some pre-season competition while giving key U20 players some playing time at a higher level prior to the U20 World Trophy tournament in June. It was a good test for Pat Kay at #10, Andrew Crow at #8 and Mike Feualifau in the centres. Feualifau and Kay will be on the bench tonight for the U20's as they face the Rock's second team.

Canada U20 face off against the Americans in a tournament warmup match on May 26th and Mike Shelley will no doubt use this game to look at some team hopefuls for the national U20 squad. This is a chance for some players to make a statement for selection and with 10 of the 15 starters playing club rugby in BC, it's a chance for fans to support these young players.

The game starts at 7pm @ Bear Mountain Stadium.

Ticket Information:
• Youth (Under 12) $5.00 each
• Student (12-18) $10 Each
• Adult (19+) $15.00 Each

The game is also available online at sportscanada.tv

CANADA U20

1.Noah Barker - Vancouver Rowers ( Courtenay, B.C)
2.Eric Selvaggi - Aurora Barbarians (Woodbridge, ON)
3.Jake Ilnicki - Uvic Vikes/ Williams Lake Rustlers (Williams Lake, BC)
4.Jacob Rumball - Balmy Beach Rugby Club (Toronto ON)
5.Matthew Heaton - St-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC (Godmanchester, QC)
6.Lukas Balkovec – Uvic Vikes/ Waterloo County (Kitchener ON)
7.Fuku Vikilani - Burnaby Lake Club (Vancouver, BC)
8.Tua Vaa - Velox RFC (Victoria, BC)
9. Caleb Hanson – Vancouver Rowers (Courtenay, BC)
10. Doug Crowe – Vancouver Rowers (Courtenay, BC)
11. Josh Hart - Cowichan RFC (Minitonas, MB)
12. Graydyn Bowd – Vancouver Rowers, Red Deer Titans (Red Deer, AB)
13.Luc Pearson - Lindsay R.F.C (Lindsay, ON)
14.Tomas Costanzo - St-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC (Montreal QC)
15.Mike Dalsin – Castaway Wanderers (Victoria, BC)
16. Casey Reed - Moosejaw Nads (Airdrie, AB)
17.Kurt Gibbons - Markham Irish (Markham, ON)
18.Luke Campbell - UVic/JBAA (Victoria, BC)
19.Chase Kelliher - Capilano RFC (North Vancouver, BC)
20.Lucien Nel - Cowichan RFC / University of Victoria (Duncan, BC)
21. Patrick Kay - UVic Vikes (Duncan, BC)
22. Michael Feualifau - UVic Vikes (Victoria, BC)

ATLANTIC ROCK

1. Jim Bang Montreal
2. Chris Seyler Ottawa
3. Chris Burt - Captain St. John's
4. Ryan Monohan St. John's
5. Andy Neynhuis Fredericton
6. Jasmin Kukavica Fredericton
7. Mike Hamson Halifax
8. Jon Antoneccia Montreal
9. Scott Forrest Halifax
10. Llyr Morris Charlottetown
11. Evan Lacey St. John's
12. Bryce Thomassin Montreal
13. Hayden Thomassin Montreal
14. Walker Blizzard St, John NB
15. Ellis Gray Halifax

Loosehead props: Alberto de Marchi (Aironi), Michele Rizzo (Treviso)
Hookers: Tommaso D'Apice (Aironi), Carlo Festuccia (Crociati), Davide Giazzon (Rovigo)
Tighthead props: Lorenzo Romano (Aironi), Martín Castrogiovanni (Leicester)
Locks: Marco Bortolami (Aironi), Marco Fuser (Mogliano), Joshua Furno (Aironi), Antonio Pavanello (Treviso)
Flankers: Mauro Bergamasco (Aironi), Simone Favaro (Aironi), Francesco Minto (Treviso), Alessandro Zanni (Treviso)
Number 8's: Roberto Barbieri (Treviso), Sergio Parisse (Stade Français)*
Scrum Halves: Tito Tebaldi (Aironi), Edoardo Gori (Treviso)
Fly Halves: Riccardo Bocchino (Cavalieri Prato), Kris Burton (Treviso)
Centres: Tommaso Benvenuti (Treviso), Luca Morisi (Crociati), Andrea Pratichetti (Treviso), Alberto Sgarbi (Treviso), Roberto Quartaroli (Aironi)
Wingers: Giulio Toniolatti (Aironi), Giovanbattista Venditti (Aironi)
Full Backs: Alberto Benettin (Aironi), Luke McLean (Treviso)

* Parisse is travelling injured just to be with the team, if he can regain fitness early and play it's a bonus for them

Unavailable due to the Top 14 playoffs:
Loosehead prop: Andrea Lo Cicero (Racing-Métro)
Centre: Gonzalo Canale (Clermont)
Wing: Mirco Bergamasco (Racing-Métro)

Injured:
Hooker: Leonardo Ghiraldini (Treviso)
Flanker: Paul Derbyshire (Treviso)
Number 8: Manoa Vosawai (Treviso)
Fly Half: Tobias Botes (Treviso)
Full Back: Andrea Masi (Aironi)

Dropped from the 6 Nations squad:
Tighthead prop: Lorenzo Cittadini (Treviso), Fabio Staibano (Aironi)
Lock: Carlo Antonio del Fava (Aironi), Quintin Geldenhuys (Aironi), Corniel van Zyl (Treviso)
Scrum Half: Fabio Semenzato (Treviso)
Fly Half: Luciano Orquera (Aironi)
Wing: Angelo Esposito (Tarvisium)

What if he's french with an american accent?


That's what I thought...Still gonna give it a try though, you never know...

Nice win for Ontario over Uruguay. Uruguay have more World Cup wins than Japan!