In what was essentially a must-win for the Burnaby Lake premier women’s team, the squad blasted UBC 66-10 to secure the final spot in the B.C. premier women’s rugby playoffs.
With a rough 48-17 loss to Seattle still fresh in their minds, Burnaby dominated the scrums and broke numerous lines for a game-opening pushover try against UBC.
Burnaby maintained its focus and carried the ball with authority, with some slick passing setting up Lauren Tagg’s try in the corner.
UBC would cut into the local’s lead but was beaten back by a string of offensive forays. Emily Young countered with a long dash to end the first half, while the second frame saw even more domination, as Jessica Harvey scored a trio of tries. Chipping in with a pair was Alicia Noger, while Young picked up her second of the day.
Harvey’s performance accounted for 25 points, as Burnaby Lake proved that when push comes to shove, they give no quarters.
Burnaby kicker delivers win
The Burnaby Lake men’s premier side shook off a 13-3 deficit to edge Capilano 21-18.
Trailing by 10 at the half, Burnaby kick-started the comeback on a try from Joe Dolesau, followed by a Nolan Shelley convert. Angus Fisher gave the Laker crew the lead, but Capilano responded with a crashing try of its own to push ahead 18-15.
Shelley would prove to be the hero of the day, kicking both the tying penalty attempt, then adding another from 10-metres out for the win.
