Spring Break Rugby Tour
Over Spring Break, thirty-nine senior boys making up the 1st and 2nd XV, along with four staff members, departed for a two-week rugby tour to Ireland and Wales. Major stops along the tour included Belfast, Dublin, Bray and Cardiff. The teams played well against some very tough opposition, with the 1st XV winning two of four games, and the 2nd XV winning one. The focus on the tour was for the boys to advance their skills and develop as a team, in preparation for the upcoming spring season back at home; there were great strides made in both of these areas. Beyond the rugby, we were fortunate to see and experience many sights around Ireland and Wales. Highlights included an in-depth city tour of Belfast, a trip to Giant's Causeway, St. Patrick's Day in Dublin, sightseeing in picturesque Wicklow, and of course 'test-match day' in Cardiff! The hospitality was outstanding at every stop on the tour. The boys represented their school and country in exemplary fashion throughout and received much praise from all of their hosts. All-in-all a very successful tour and a great way to start what should be an exciting season for Shawnigan rugby.
– Evan Hall, Rugby