Otago Rugby Club (Powell River, B.C.) - Media

Otago vs. Nanaimo (22 November 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Pieter) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:07:00 +0000

Thanks to Kayla Otis-Tambeau for the pics.

Otago welcomes rookie Steven "beerboot" Gresty

Final score: Otago 19 - 60 Nanaimo

Tries:

Kevin Cote (#9)
Hunter Ewbank (#10)
Mike

Kudos to MVP Tyler Cameron (#12) and the Nanaimo boys who helped out.

Referees: Yes

Otago vs. Velox (15 November 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Pieter) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:02:00 +0000

The proceedings had to be as quick as the down-downs to make the ferries in the wet weather.

Final score: Otago 14 - 34 Velox

Tries:

Jim McRoberts (#1)
Michael Hollingsworth (#13)

Kudos to Matt Haynes and Erik Ebbtide.

Otago vs. Cowichan (1 November 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Pieter) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:23:00 +0000

The MVPs get some drinks while the Samurai sneaks around between teams.

True to his word, Mark goes for a swim.

Final score: Otago 5 - 49 Cowichan

Tries:

Jim McRoberts (#1)

Kudos to Jamie Cuthbertson - 1 try and conversion, Dennis Murphy - 1 try, Brian Deadman - 2 tries, Cam McCulloch - 1 try, Steve Cowie - 1 try, Dave Cowie - 1 try and conversion and Josh Peterson - 2 tries from the Piggies' side.

Referee: ???

Otago vs. Kickers (25 October 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Pieter) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:01:00 +0000

The rookies get Kicked around, the MVPs quench their thirst and as always, things end with a race to the boat...

Final score: Otago 0 - 36 Comox Kickers

Kudos to Guthrie Lefevre (Capt.) - 2 tries, Brandon the new guy - 1 try, John Waters - 1 try, Eli Cummins - 1 try & Jeremiah Nikkel - 3 conversions from the Kickers's side.

Referee: Jack Beardmore

Otago vs. Port Alberni (27 September 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Otago Rugby Club) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:12:00 +0000

The captains concur that the MVPs should be rewarded for their efforts...

Final score: Otago 24 - 16 Port Alberni

Tries:

st - Mike Tovia Luaifoa (#2)
nd - Alex Aumais (#8)
rd -Junior (#18) x 2
2 Conversions by Hunter Ewbank (#15)

Kudos to Matt Bradley (#14) - 1 try & Joz Kuracz - 3 penalties and a conversion from the Port Alberni's side.

Referee: Muakee ???

Otago vs. Cowichan (20 September 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Pieter) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:10:00 +0000

Introducing Patrick "Shiny' Young & the MVPs get their just rewards.

Final score: Otago 7 - 14 Cowichan

Tries:
1. st - Mike Collins (In his first game for Otago at #10), conversion by Hunter Ewbank (#15)

Kudos to Adam Nicol - 1 try, Chris "Frenchie" Loustau - 1 try & Alex Crowe - 2 conversions from the Piggies' side.

Referee: Steve "Cooze"

Otago Old Boys vs. Osaka Gentlemen's Club (May 2)

noreply@blogger.com (Pieter) — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:06:00 +0000

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Otago vs. Comox (19 April) - Season Final!

noreply@blogger.com (Pieter) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:37:00 +0000

Slideshow courtesy of the talented Kayla Otis-Tambeau.

Pics: The Cooks have to drink too & Terry vs. Alex for Man Of The Match drink-off!

Final score: Otago 0 - 41 Kickers

Kudos to Tim Biggs - virgin try, Eli Cummins - 1 try & 3 conversions, Chris Ostertag - 1 try, Shane Stuchbery - 1 try, Leigh Burly - 1 try, Travis Seferafini - 1 try & Jared Wing - 1 try.

Otago wish the Kickers all the best for their upcoming match in Vancouver in the Lower Mainland Independent Champions playoff.

Referee: Jack Beardmore

Otago vs. Castaway Wanderers (March 22)

noreply@blogger.com (Pieter) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:13:00 +0000

Pics: Richard Becker tackles, Kevin Cote breaks away, Ozzie Mike intercepts and Alex jumps.
(Pictures courtesy of the very talented Kayla Otis-Tambeau.)

Otago RC and all it's members wish to sincerely thank Akani Mori, Mark Pfeiffer and Anne Hutchings for regularly dishing up the best post-game gourmet in the Third division. Not to mention Sandy Fraser, who keeps the beers cold and the bar hot!

Final score: Otago 27 - 17 Castaway Wanderers

Tries:
1. st - Asesela Vunituraga
2. nd &
3. rd &
4. th &
5. th - "the visitors".

Kudos to Frank and Michael Luaifoa for hooking up the visitors, Mesa (?) - 1 try, Jason Callioux - 2 tries and Brandon Gerhardt for converting 1.

Referee: Jack Beardmore

Otago vs. Comox (15 March)

noreply@blogger.com (Pieter) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:44:00 +0000

Final score: Otago 22 - 20 Kickers

Tries:

st - Michael Hollingsworth (Ozzie Mike)
nd - Asesela Vunituraga
rd &
th - "Joni Tuivaga" or "Jack Porac"

Kudos to Frank Luaifoa for hooking up the 'Fijian Connection', Stu Hodgson for his solid center-ing, Jared Wing - 1 try, David Cotteril - 1 try, Steve Hextall - 1 try and Eli Cummins - 1 try.

Referee: Hobsy

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Powell River Otago rugby team hands another loss to Kickers

Ian Kennedy, Comox Valley Echo

Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009

For years the Powell River Otago team has been the doormat of the Vancouver Island 3rd Division. Not any more. In February they scored a late try at home to defeat the Kickers 17-12 and not to be undone managed the same feat to come away 22-20 winners on Sunday at Lake Trail School.

The Kickers looked unbeatable early in the game when they took a 20-0 lead on tries by centres Jarred Wing and David Cotterill, fullback Steve Hextall and outside-half Eli Cummins, but then frittered away that massive lead as the Otago "Fijian Connection" found their legs and room to run.

First Michael Hollingsworth scored for Otago followed by Fijian Sela Veritunaga who kicked his own conversion. 20-12 at half-time

"It always takes us a while to find our game after the ferry ride over," said Otago coach Jack Beardmore. "But once we got our rhythm and those Fijians began to find space, it was a terrific comeback."

LINE OUTS

The Kickers thank their sponsors who help keep rugby flourishing in the Comox Valley: The Le Fevre Property Group; Investors Group; Mount Washington Alpine Resort; Wedler Engineering; Pilon Tools and the Avalanche Bar and Grill. The Club continues to welcome new players: contact Scott (250-897-8706) or visit the Kickers Web site at www.kickersrugby.ca

Otago vs. Cowichan (8 March)

noreply@blogger.com (Pieter) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:57:00 +0000

Pics: Morgan Brand chases, Rob Wingham crashes and Mike Wise charges.
(Pictures courtesy of the very talented Kayla Otis-Tambeau)

Final score: Otago 12 - 39 Cowichan.
Tries:

st - Mike Wise
nd - Morgan Brand (with a conversion by Michael Hollingsworth)

Kudos to: Matt Melgaard - 3 tries & 2 conversions, Trevor Geach - 3 tries, Mike Moss - 1 try & Steve Cowie for replacing Jack Beardmore as referee after he suffered an injury.

Referees: Jack Beardmore & Steve Cowie

Thirds punch out Powell River

The Third Division Cowichan Piggies earned a key road victory last Sunday, travelling to Powell River and beating the host side 39-21.

"We managed to play some great rugby," said coach Steve Cowie. "We moved some of our big players around the pitch and were able to squeak out some great tries on the outside."

Matt Melgaard led the Piggies with three tries and two conversions, while Trevor Geach returned from an injury to score three, and Mike Moss added one. The player of the match was Dennis Murphy.

"They had a very big side, but we managed to move them around pretty effectively and used our grit on the outside to do a little damage," said Cowie.

By Kevin Rothbauer, The Citizen, March 13, 2009

Otago vs. Velox (1 March)

noreply@blogger.com (Otago Rugby Club) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:57:00 +0000

Captain Tattoo, try-scorer Jay & a Velox scrum.

Final score: Otago 5 - 22 Velox.
Tries:

st - Jason Hutchings (12)

Kudos to: the Dark Brothers (Jamie - 1 try, Ritchie - 3 tries) & Jack Beardmore for coming out of "retirement" to play scrum-half.

Referee: Mike McGill (Comox)

Video courtesy of YouTube's crazyfastwinger

Otago vs. Castaway Wanderers (22 Feb)

noreply@blogger.com (Otago Rugby Club) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:56:00 +0000

Pics: Peter kicks, Jay dummies and Alex jumps.

Final score: Otago 24 - 46 Castaway Wanderers.
Tries:

st try - Bill Broughton (Captain)
nd try - Jason Hutchings (12)
rd &
th - Asesela Vunituraga (all over the show, in borrowed boots no less...)

Otago vs. Comox (8 Feb 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Otago Rugby Club) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:37:00 +0000

NO EASY TASK: Jonathan Bakker of the Powell River Otago Rugby Club meets opposition as he tries to carry the ball during a recent match against the Comox Valley Kickers. (Alicia baas photo)

Tough match may be turning point for Powell River rugby

Powell River Otago Rugby Club hosted a match with the Comox Valley Kickers on February 8.

Otago's captain Bill Broughton opened the scoring with an early try, followed by two more from Kevin Cote and Asesela Vunituraga, a new addition to the club.

The Kickers team replied with two tries of its own to bring the final score to 17-12, with Otago on top. It was a tough match that gave the spectators plenty of thrills in what some see as a turning point for Powell River rugby.

For more information or to view the season schedule, readers can visit http://otagorc.blogspot.com.

Readers with Powell River rugby photographs or other memorabilia are asked to email pwvorster@gmail.com or jayhutchings@hotmail.com.

From the PR PEAK: Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:02 PM CST

Otago vs Cowichan (25 Jan 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Otago Rugby Club) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:05:00 +0000

Mike kicks it.

Bill gets up there.

Our first snowy game of the season...

Victoria plunders Otago

noreply@blogger.com (Otago Rugby Club) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:03:00 +0000

(PR Peak - Published: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 11:30 AM CST)

Despite loss, 'great day' for rugby

OUTNUMBERED:
Powell River Otago's Mike Petre draws in two visiting Victoria Velox
defenders with a powerful forward driver during a matchup at Gordon
Park on Sunday. Otago was defeated by a final score of 39-7.

Powell River Otago Rugby Club's only try during its match against Victoria Velox on Sunday, November 23, was appropriately scored by 19-year-old Ryan Lawson, playing his final game for the team before returning to Australia. The try was then converted by Mitchell Lawson, Ryan's older brother, who will also be returning soon to the land down under.

At the end of last season Ryan won Otago's award for most valuable player of the season and both the Lawson brothers will be sorely missed.

The boys from Velox put in a great performance, working hard on the field, winning 39-7, and playing hard at the clubhouse afterward.

"It was a great day where rugby was the winner," said Jack Beardmore, who refereed the game.

This coming Sunday Otago has one last game against Nanaimo before breaking for the holidays. Kickoff is at 1 pm at Gordon Park.

Readers interested in joining or supporting the team can call Jack Beardmore at 604.487.0176 or Bill Broughton at 604.483.8402, or visit otagorc.blogspot.com.

Game vs. Cowichan (2008)

noreply@blogger.com (Otago Rugby Club) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:59:00 +0000

Alexandre Aumais crashing through.