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Comox Valley women Kickers win again

In a rare rugby doubleheader last Saturday, the Comox Valley Kickers women’s and men’s teams were in the Cowichan Valley to face off against the Cowichan Piggies.
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With the ruck secured, scrumhalf Tyra Schaad, looks to pass the ball. Photo by Jesse Ramsay

In a rare rugby doubleheader last Saturday, the Comox Valley Kickers women’s and men’s teams were in the Cowichan Valley to face off against the Cowichan Piggies.

The women harnessed the momentum from last week’s victory and put up points early and often. Paula Simpson (two), Natalie Nguyen (two), Daris Tendler (two), Karli MacFarlane and Keely Orrick scored tries with Paula making six out of eight conversions for a 52 -27 win.

“It was a very physical, hard hitting game. Cowichan scored the first points and we knew we had to answer back right away. We scored our points from our back line utilizing the field and running hard lines while our forward pack dominated the scrums and crashed the ball well,” said loosehead prop Jenn Lund.

In their first game of the season, the men found themselves playing defence more often than attacking downfield.

“We have many players who are new to rugby or who are returning to rugby after an extended absence. When we had the ball, we were able to progress down the field and challenge the goal line but at the end of the day, the opposing team was quicker and more experienced. With more practices under our belt, I believe that we will improve steadily and put more points on the board,” said team captain, Jesse Ramsay.

Devon Moore, Number 8, scored the only try for the Kickers, which is fitting as he was celebrating his 22nd birthday at the game. The try was followed by a successful conversion. The final score was 39- 7 for Cowichan.

The Kickers host their first fundraiser of the season, Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 5-9 p.m. at the Prime Chophouse and Wine Bar. Enjoy a beer and burger with part of the proceeds going to the club. There will be a silent auction.

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