Hi team,
Sadly, last
weekend saw the
last of this
season’s home
games. Players
and fans alike
were treated to
a gorgeous day
for rugby,
players were
treated to warm
and vocal fans,
and fans were
rewarded with
exciting games
on the field.
It was indeed a
rugby day.
The Ladies
started off the
day and ended
their season on
a bit of a down
note. They came
up against a
very solid UNB
squad and fell
32-10. The
Loyalists points
were scored by
Sarah Wilby, who
raced in for a
long try from an
intercept, and
Lindsay Brandon,
who converted
the try and
added an early
penalty kick.
Tough way to end
the season
ladies, but
let’s not forget
what a
successful year
it has been.
Chins up.
In the late game
the A side
hosted the Saint
John Trojans in
the Provincial
Final. The game
started well for
the boys with
constant
pressure
resulting in a
number of
Trojans
penalties.
Scotty Mac was
able to convert
3 of the
penalties into a
9-0 lead going
into the half.
Off the opening
kickoff in the
second half
Chris Hunter
made a break
through the
middle and after
a couple of
rucks deep in
Trojans
territory,
finished off the
move with tough
try. 15 minutes
after that
Haddon Murray
climbed high to
collect a nicely
weighted Brent
Rowney chip and
offloaded to a
streaking Todd
Beck who
touched-down in
the corner.
That put us up
to a seemingly
comfortable 19-0
lead halfway
through the
half. The
Trojans would
not go down
quietly though
and scored two
late tries to
make it 19-12.
Fortunately for
us, our defence
held them off
long enough to
run them out of
time and give us
a very
hard-fought
victory and a
date with the
Valley Bulldogs
in the Caledonia
Cup. Chris
Hunter was again
named man of the
match. Thanks
to all the fans,
as always.
In other news
this week, we
got the great
word yesterday
that Jebb
Sinclair is on
the bench for
Canada’s test
match vs
Portugal on
Saturday in
Lisbon. I spoke
with Jebb
yesterday and he
was more pissed
at being on the
bench than he
was excited
about being
selected to the
squad. That’s
the right
attitude to have
if he wants more
of these
chances. As of
yet I have not
found an outlet
that will be
showing the game
live but please
let me/anyone
know if you know
of any way we
can see this
game. Good luck
Jebby, make us
(more) proud!
Here’s what’s up
this weekend:
On the Field:
1)
CALEDONIA!!!!!!!!
– Saturday 3pm,
Kentville Soccer
Complex. The
players are all
set for travel
and
accommodations.
We are staying
at the Wandlyn
Hotel in
Kentville. They
were booked
solid earlier in
the week but
rooms may have
opened up.
Failing that
here are a
couple of other
options:
Greensborough
Inn 902-681-3201
- Old Orchard
Inn
1-800-561-8090 -
Slumber Inn
902-681-5000.
Post match
festivities will
be at the King’s
Arms Pub. It
would be great
to have a
traveling band
of vocal
supporters as
per usual.
Off the
Field:
1) As stated
above, we will
be convening at
the King’s Arms
Pub post game.
After that we
will head back
to the Wandlyn
where their
in-house
nightclub will
be having a
Halloween
Party. Just
something to
keep in mind.
2) Looking
forward a
little, Saturday
November 15th
will be the date
of this year’s
Awards Banquet.
Full details to
follow but mark
it on your
calendars now!
That’s what’s
up!
Stay Classy,
Si