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WRC will be hosting the Montreal XV this Saturday, July 9th.
The game will be played at the Raven’s homefield, @ Westmount Park. Kick off will be at 3.00 pm. This should be a good match.
Come out and support your Ravens!
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WRC sera l’hôte des XV de Montreal ce samedi 9 Juillet.
Le match sera joué sur le terrain des Ravens, @Parc Westmount. Le coup d’envoi sera à 15h00
Venez soutenir vos Ravens!
WRC will be facing off against the Trois Rivières Braves, this Saturday June 18th.
The field is at Académie les Estacades
501 ÉRABLES RUE
Cap-de-la-Madeleine, QC
Kick off will be at 3.00pm.
Come and support your Ravens!
Ce samedi le 18 Juin, WRC rend visite aux Braves de Trois Rivières .
Le match sera joué @ Académie les Estacades
501 ÉRABLES RUE
Cap-de-la-Madeleine, QC
et le coup d’envoi sera à 15h00.
Venez supporter vos Ravens!
It was a glorious day of rugby that saw the Ravens playing on
potentially the best and worst field in Quebec. We squared off our
first game against the St. Jean Barracudas. The first half has us
literally running uphill because the angled pitch, but gaining lots of
ground in any case. Because the field was so poorly marked, Seb
actually pushed into the try zone but kept pushing on through because
the try line was no where to be found and apparently wasn’t under the
pôsts on this pitch! It was a good effort though. In the end, we came
out on top with a shut out victory, 7-0.
The next game was against the Ottawa Indians who are currently in the
FRQ “Superleague” . This contest had us on a beautiful fast field
against a big strong Indians side. Although their team was bigger than
us, we used it to our advantage using the backs to get two tries on the
board with Julien using his boot to mark two more points. The final
score at the whistle was 12 – 0 for the Ravens.
In the Cup final, we were up outnumbered by the Ottawa Irish 13
players to 15 players at the final whistle because of injury and
numbers missing. Still, the Ravens put up a good fight by scoring two
tries and kept their heads up. Well done boys!
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Training is back to our regular training field at Murray Hill (officially King George Park), at 6pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Hope to see everyone there!
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Les pratiques sont de retour sur notre terrain à Murray Hill (officiellement King George Park), à 18hrs, Mardi et Jeudis.
On vous attend!
Just a quick reminder about our first official social event of the year, Old Boys night. Please come on down and meet all of our current and past players of Westmount Rugby Club. Along with rubbing elbows with some of Westmounts finest, it will also be a fundraiser for our upcoming tour to Maine. Merchandise will be on sale, including Club ties which are mandatory for the tour.
Feel free to invite your friends, but invite your girlfriends and wives at your own risk.
Hope to see all of you there!
OLD BOYS NIGHT
Le Bull Pub, 2170 Ste Catherine Ouest
Friday, April 1st 20h00
Registration Time has one again arrived,
The registration information can be found here
Please fill out, print and return the forms to myself or to Tom as soon as possible (preferably before a few days prior to April 9th), as well as any other documentation and payments required.
Thank You,
For those of you working out on your own, here is an excellent training guide.
There’s an option where you can put in the position you want to play and they have preset workouts
http://www.coachingtoolbox.co.nz
and for your running check out
Enjoy and thanks to Greg for finding these excellent resources.
We will be having three indoor training sessions at the Concordia Stinger Dome
- Sat. March 12/11 , 15:00 – 17:00
- Sat. March 19/11 , 18:00 – 20:00
- Sat. April 2/11 , 15:00 – 17:00
Training at the Dome will be full contact and therefore appropriate footware and protective equipment will be required.
We’re asking all players to contribute $5.00 per training session in order to offset the rental costs
The season is fast approaching with a pre-season game is scheduled for May 7/11 in Portland, ME, and our first regular season game on the 14th of may.
Please make every effort to attend all training sessions.
Rugby this weekend:
Snow rugby on SUNDAY:
what/quoi: rugby neigiste
when/quand: dimanche, le march 9, 10:30 am.
where: parc jeanne mance, coin mount-royal et ave du parc [map]
what to bring: balls, gloves, rosy cheeks, long johns,
what not to bring: your homework
Come watch the 6 NATION games with us, at Peel Pub, 1196 rue Peel [map].
Sat 8th March – 8:15 am
Ireland v Wales
Sat 8th March – 10:15 am
Scotland v England
Sun 9th March – 11:00 am
Italy v France
how about some good old fashioned snow rugby, hisashi’s favourite?
what: rugby neigiste
when: samedi, le march 1, 10:30 am.
where: parc jeanne mance, coin mount-royal et ave du parc [map]
what to bring: snowpants, snow boots, toques, a thermos of hot chocolate (for the kiwis & aussies, who know it doesn’t matter whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game), camera
what not to bring: baby bottles
Rugby this weekend. Come watch the games with us, at Peel Pub, 1196 rue Peel [map].
Sat 9th Feb – 9 am
Wales v Scotland
Sat 9th Feb – 11 am
France v Ireland
Sun 10th Feb – 9.30 am
Italy v England
We’ll be watching six nations at the Peel Pub, here is the schedule:
Sat 2nd Feb 08 14:00 Ireland v Italy Croke Park
Sat 2nd Feb 08 16:30 England v Wales Twickenham
Sun 3rd Feb 08 15:00 Scotland v France Murrayfield
Sat 9th Feb 08 14:00 Wales v Scotland Millennium Stadium
Sat 9th Feb 08 17:00 France v Ireland Stade de France
Sun 10th Feb 08 15:30 Italy v England Stadio Flaminio
Sat 23rd Feb 08 15:00 Wales v Italy Millennium Stadium
Sat 23rd Feb 08 17:00 Ireland v Scotland Croke Park
Sat 23rd Feb 08 21:00 France v England Stade de France
Sat 8th Mar 08 13:15 Ireland v Wales Croke Park
Sat 8th Mar 08 15:15 Scotland v England Murrayfield
Sun 9th Mar 08 16:00 France v Italy Stade de France
Sat 15th Mar 08 14:00 Italy v Scotland Stadio Flaminio
Sat 15th Mar 08 15:00 England v Ireland Twickenham
Sat 15th Mar 08 17:00 Wales v France Millennium Stadium
Bert Wyatt, a Westmount Rugby stallwart from the 1960s, and member of the 1962 Canadian side that toured the British Isles, died on November 10. The memorial service, which will be attended by WRC old boys Peter Howlett and Jimmy Gordon (and others) and current players, will be held on November 17. Details below:
Albert (Bert) Wyatt
WYATT, Albert (Bert). Passed away November 10 at St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of eighty-two. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Wyatt, father of Jill (Luis) and John (Michelle), and revered grandfather of Liam, Justin, Shane and Emma. A celebration of life to be held Saturday, November 17, 2 p.m., at the N.D.G. Legion Hall, 5455 de Maisonneuve West, corner Addington, 514-489-9425.
Westmount Rugby Club is having a friendly match against a team from Gatineau this weekend, Saturday, 12pm, at Westmount Park. Come and watch. Better yet, bring your boots and have a run around.
*what: post-season friendly match
*when: saturday oct 20, 12pm
*where: westmount park
Also: we’ll be watching the World Cup Final – England vs. South Africa after the match:
what: rwc final – england-south africa
when: Saturday, 2pm (kick-off 3pm)
where: peel pub, 2nd floor (new location, 1196 RUE PEEL, below ste-catherine)
Also, we’ll be planning an old boys pub night for mid/end of november. news to come.
Training
Match
The match vs Wanderers has been moved to TUESDAY AUGUST 7, 6:30 pm, Westmount Field.
Le match contre les Wanderers a été remporté …nouvelle date: MARDI, LE 7 AOUT, 18H30, Westmount Field.
Please meet at the field at 5:30 pm ready to play.
Training
Match
Photo of the Week: Crouch, Touch, Pause…
Training
Match
Photo of the week: Jaimie Kicks-Off
Training
Match
Photo of the Week: Mike T.
Training
NO MATCH THIS WEEKEND/PAS DE MATCHDE FIN DE SEMAINE
Photo of the Week: High Altitude Training
Training
Match
Photo of the Week: Losing a Lineout (& winning a game)
Training
Match
Photo of the Week:
Charles Marsh has played his last game for the Westmount Rugby Club. Thanks for everything, Charles, and good luck back in the UK!:
Training
Match
Mini Rugby
Weekly Photo: Tom:
Training
Match
First League Game, at St-Jean today, 1pm kick-off.
2007 Spring Fling awards
(In special collaboration with Jon Albright):
Len Pascoe Award (Len was an Australian bowler famous for chucking instead of bowling, chucking is an illegal delivery in cricket): Hugh M., David “Cabbie” F., Pierre-Antoine M., Tom S. and apparently about half the team.
“Mobile” forward award: Charles “cellullar” M., give him a call to congratulate him on his stellar play in the loose.
Thommo Award (Jeff “Thommo” Thompson, was another Aussie bowler famous for his unorthodox style & sending down fast, but erratic and expensive deliveries): tough choice, probably Thomas aka Thommo.
The Man of the “Real” match: No contest; Jon, breaking his leg in 3 places, hospitalized, surgery required, stayed on tour then backed it up with a legendry effort Saturday night, great match Johnno you played a blinder!
The Good Shepard: Daniel A. who just kept herding em in from the barren fields of NYC into the obviously greener pastures of Vasmay.
John Deere award: Thommo once again…way to cut everyone’s grass mate!
The 3 Amigos award: Hugh, Matt “Anakin” P. and Danilo for valiantly sticking together in the wee hours of the morning, to attempt a final raid on nabbing a sombrero from the outlawed Porky’s.
The Community Service award: A team award for all those generous souls who chipped in to pay the outstanding bill owed to the hostel.
Sound Editing: Guillaume R., for having “accidently” pressed his cell phone “speaker” button on during a confidential conversation.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Many candidates, probably the whole team, for this award who goes to the person that is mild mannered off the “field” yet turns into a animal once the game (or alcohol) starts flowing… Split decision between Julien and Pascal.
Man of the match: Jon “Munster” M., did he puke before the match too?
Biggest baby award; closely contested, although George “thoroughbred” H. and Coach Love seperated themselves from the rest of the field after they spat their dummies and took a lap of honour.
Loudest snorer: Pete O.
Hail Mary award: Gilles “Miracle pass” L. for those great offloads on and off the field.
The Dark horse award: André for unassumingly playing his first ever match in the front row or is it for wearing the black threads of the NZ All Blacks religously… and mate on that note, I’ve got some bad news for your “sense of fashion” if you are planning on living in Australia.
Rock Star award: Jamie for having collected so quickly so many signatures (and phone numbers?)…whilst having his pants down?
Trooper award: Danilo and Bree for having travelled from the City of brotherly love to the city of cougarly love all in the name of Rugby. Special Mention to Bree for sticking with Johnno all afternoon and evening.
TRAINING:
DEPARTURE FOR NYC – FRIDAY.
Saturday, game against NYC Village Lions.
Rugby à Montreal commence! Rugby’s starting in Montreal … Westmount Rugby begins it’s campaign to dominate the 2nd division. New coach, new attitude.
Here is the info for training – check here weekly to make sure its the same:
When/Quand:
Mardi/Tues @ 17h30
Jeudi/Thurs @ 17h30
Where/Ou: FORBES FIELD (on the hill behind Molson Stadium) [map/carte]
Rugby à Montreal commence! Rugby’s starting in Montreal … Westmount Rugby begins it’s campaign to dominate the 2nd division. New coach, new attitude. Here are some things that will happen this year:
1. Mike Hogan will stop limping around like a gimp, and turn back into the hulking presence that scares little girls (see: photo of mike)
2. Mike Trivino will a) come to training, b) come to games, c) mountain climb with subtlety and skill
3. Mathieu Boivin va jouer comme Mathieu Boivin
4. Ninja @ 10 ?
5. Peter Oland, 2 words: mean machine
6. Manu: le force de cremazie sera intournable
7. Guillaume Rieucau: president hors terrain; feroce sur le terrain
8. Charles will crawl out of the shameful rock he hid under after the wetting of Jack’s head, and turn up at training.
9. Timtastic => Timposing
10. Gilles Laporte: MVP
My predictions anyway.
More to come. Et PUIS! N’oublie pas, entrainement avec Andrew “The Coach of” Love commence cette semaine:
When/Quand:
Mardi/Tues le 3 avril: 17h30
Jeudi/Thurs le 5 avril: 17h30
Samedi/Sat le 7 avril: 10h00
Where/Ou: FORBES FIELD (on the hill behind Molson Stadium) [map/carte]
Rugby run-around this weekend!
When/Quand: 10:00 11:00 am Samedi, le 31 mars
Where/Ou: FORBES FIELD (on the hill behind Molson Stadium) [map/carte]
Also, don’t forget: Wetting of Jack’s Head on Friday night.
Rugby in the Snow/Rugby dans la neige…
When: 10:00 am Samedi, le 17 mars
Where: corner Mount Royal & Parc [map/carte]
What about St-Paddy’s Day??
Our President says: “You better be there.” 
Rugby in the Snow/Rugby dans la neige…
When: 10:30 am Samedi, le 10 mars
Where: corner Mount Royal & Parc [map/carte]
Six Nations Rugby
When:
8:30 am Saturday, March 10: Ireland v Scotland
11:00 am Sunday, March 11: Fance v England
Where:
O’Regan’s Irish Pub ($20 includes breakfast)
1224 Bishop, Montreal
tel: (514) 866-8464
We are just updating the site … in the mean time, if you have any questions about Westmount Rugby Club, call:
Hugh 514.847.5351
email: contact AT westmountrugby DOT com
