May 2010

Ravens defeat Montreal XV 22-10 in hot, sandy conditions at Parc Laurier.

match report to follow…

Summer training has been back at King George Park for the last weeks.  Training on Tuesday starts at six.  Attendance has been great and remember to be selected in the starting line up you must attend all training sessions.

Please give your availability for this week by using the Google groups.  This week is a bye week for Westmount but keep your eyes posted to this website as we could possibly have a make up game.

See you all at training.

Please note that we have updated our 2010 schedule as there have been changes to the fields.

This week is the start of summer training and we move back to our training grounds at Murray Hill. Training is to start at 6:30pm but be there for 6pm so we can run through Saturday’s game. Please bring along boots and mouth guards and your determination.

Please note that training is compulsory if you are to be selected for Saturday’s game.

Training is Tuesday and Thursday.

The Westmount Ravens kicked off their 2010 season with a road trip to Trois-Rivières to battle Les Braves. With a mostly new player line up from last season the Ravens fought hard for victory but it proved too elusive in the first match of the year. As expected the Braves were an experienced unit who executed the rugby basics well and surged to a two try lead in the fist 20 mins. The Ravens stayed in touch on the score board through the accurate boot of new recruit Julien Marrel who was 100% on the day with 3 from 3 penalty kicks.

The Ravens behind at the half by two tries, came out for the second breathing fire and fought hard to get back in the match. They built pressure and gained territory well resulting in poor discipline from the Braves handing Julien his 3rd penalty and the Braves a yellow card. The Ravens seized on the one man advantage pinning the Braves behind their own 22m line which resulted in two unsuccessful breaches of the Braves try line. Barging prop Karl Frigan was very unlucky not to be awarded a try on the second crossing. Fitness proved to be the difference in the last 15 minutes with the Ravens defence stretched out wide allowing two tries in the last 10 minutes. Final score was 39-9(thereabouts).

Whilst it was a disappointing start to the season many lessons where learned and the Ravens remain confident of a successful 2010 season. Special mention to Kevin, Christophe & Benoit on playing their very first competitive rugby matches. Also congratulations to Man of the Match Tom ‘BC’ Edmeades with an inspiring lead from the front performance and never say die attitude. Special thanks to all the supporters, wives and girlfriends who made the trip out to Trois-Rivières to cheer on the Ravens in their season opener.