Unfortunately a Triple Crown didn't materialize for our Division 1 Men this year.  A 41-10 loss to Surrey Beavers at the B.C.Championships finished off our incredible season.  This was a very tough game versus a well structured strong side and there was nothing to hang your heads about Nanaimo.

Some very strong play from both forwards and backs on the Hornets side but it just wasn't in the cards that day.  We need to build on our fabulous season and be ready to get to the dance one more time next year. 

We managed to take 75 players and supporters to Abbotsford and regardless of the outcome, a great time was had by all.

Thank you to all the players, coaches and support staff for a wonderful year!!!!!!

AWARDS NIGHT MAY 13/2017

A.G.M. MAY 18/2017  

Our 1st division Men's team advances to the Provincial First Division Final with a fantastic win over Bayside Sharks on April 29th.  Tied 7-7 at the half, the Hornets opened up the game and finished 26-7.  Considering the horrible conditions (rain and more rain), the game was pure entertainment.  Both teams handled the ball extremely well and the defensive play was extremely physical----the teams left everything that they had on the field that day.  The game was well officiated by Mr. Kevin Smith and considering the pace, physicality and enthusiasm was played without the niggles and noise-------well done both teams!

HORNETS ARE NOW OFF TO THE BC FINAL MATCH vs SURREY BEAVERS AT EXHIBITION PARK IN ABBOTSFORD ON MAY 06/2017 12:45 P.M. KO.

We will be taking a couple of buses to the B.C.'s for players and supporters----please contact the clubhouse for more info this week----250-390-2121.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HORNETS FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE!!!!!!!!!!!      

Nanaimo Hornets Men's 1st division take on Bayside Sharks at Nanaimo Hornets Rugby Football Club on April 29/2017 with a 2:30 p.m. kick off.

Bayside posted an unexpected win against Abbotsford RFC last weekend to give them the opportunity to make the overseas tour to Nanaimo for the Semi-Final match.

This will be a "no miss" game for supporters and friends.  Bayside is bringing their over 40's team to play Nanaimo Yoos too Bees in the curtain raiser (1:00 p.m.) along with lots of mailand supporters.

Make sure that you make it out to the club and cheer on the old and new in what is surely going to be a fantastic RUGBY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!  WEAR YOUR YELLOW AND BLACK. 

Nanaimo Hornets 1st division men win the Cowichan Cup with a powerful game against Westshore RFC on Saturday, April 8/2017.  The win, 37-31, propels the Hornets into provincial play with a first place seed on the island and an automatic bye into the semi-final.

The Cowichan Cup is a prestigious trophy. originated in 1922 and most recently been restored to it's original lustre by Cowichan R.F.C.'s own Angie Gudmundseth.  Angie was at the Westshore game to assist in the presentation to the Hornets--------thanks Angie, well done.

The Cowichan cup is the second trophy the Hornets have secured this season with the Times Cup in February.  Our mission is the Triple Crown!!!!!!

Hornets will host the winner of a quarter final between Mainland 2 and Mainland 4 on April 29/2017.  More to come later.     

 Hornets will be playing in the COWICHAN CUP final vs Westshore at Westshore this weekend (April 8/2017 2:30 p.m. k.o.). 

Our Men's 2nd div. will be playing Westshore 2 @ Westshore pitch 1:00 p.m. k.o.

Hornets will have a bus leaving Hornetville at 9:45 a.m. sharp on Saturday morning----some room for spectators.

Women 1st. division are at HOME this Saturday, April 8/2017 11:30 a.m. k.o.  

Nanaimo Hornets 1st division Men left no doubt that they deserve to be in the Cowichan Cup final on April 8/2017, with a 31-12 win over a tough Cowichan side last weekend.  Nanaimo led throughout the game with some great hard work on defence and lots of creativity on offence------------a little bit of new structure and game plan seemed to do the trick.

Great game men. 

This Saturday, April 1/2017, 1:00 p.m. @ May Bennett Park (Hornetville), the Hornet Men's 1st division will be taking on Cowichan Piggies in a semi-final game for the Cowichan Cup.

This will be undoubtedly be an epic game and one that you don't want to miss.  Nanaimo lost last week to Cowichan in a interesting game that saw Cowichan score in the last play and winning by 2 points.  Hornets are looking to equal the score this weekend and move on to the final.  Don't miss this game and bring your friends and relatives---------yellow and black is the call for this Saturday.

The Women's 1st division is opening the RUGBY DAY with an 11:30 a.m. k.o. vs Abbotsford so make sure that you make it out to the park early and catch a great day of RUGBY!     

HORNETS MENS' 1ST DIVISION GOES 8-0 IN LEAGUE PLAY IN THE TIMES CUP QUEST. 

HORNETS CRUSHED JAMES BAY AA 62-8 IN A HOME GAME THIS PAST SATURDAY TO FINISH LEAGUE PLAY IN THE TIMES CUP RACE, WITH SEMI FINALS IN TWO WEEKS IN NANAIMO.

THE TEAM WAS FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS THIS WEEKEND, WITH DETERMINATION AND GRIT IN THE FORWARD PACK, RELENTLESS DEFENCE WHEN NECESSARY AND FABULOUS BALL CONTROL IN THE BACKS. 

REALLY CREATIVE BALL MOVEMENT WAS ENJOYED BY A HUGE SIDELINE CROWD.  MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS BACK FOR THE SEMI FINAL GAME AT HORNETVILLE ON DEC.03/16 1:00 P.M.  OPPOSITION TO BE NAMED LATER.

Nanaimo men ventured over the Malahat for a tilt with the University of Victoria Norsemen this past Saturday (Nov.12/16) to continue on with our quest for the Times Cup!  The rain held off but the wind was extraordinary, even for Victoria.  U/Vic were game and kept their foot off the ball, trying to out run the Hornets, to no avail----------our defence was well structured and aggressive.  On the offensive side of the game, we managed to put in 7 trys to 1 but due to the aforementioned wind, we were unable to convert any.  The Hornets are showing confidence in the structure and game plans and the substitutions are seamless, making for an extremely strong side.  Our depth in the squad is showing and it is making it difficult for the coaches to make selections--------good problem to have.

We are now 7-0 in league play and 8-0 in overall play------------last league game prior to play-offs is next Saturday, Nov.19/16 1:00 p.m. in Nanaimo @ Hornetville vs James Bay AA.  Should be a barn burner!!!!!!     

The Men's 1st division team continues on with it's undefeated streak in tact by thumping Port Alberni in a great game last Saturday in Port----54-13.

So far we are undefeated in league and exhibition play and sit in 1st place in the Times Cup play.

We are off to U/Vic (second place now) this coming weekend at Wallace Field 1:00 p.m. Nov.12/16.

NANAIMO HORNETS MEN'S 1ST DIV TEAM TAKES ITS' 6-0 RECORD UP ACROSS THE 'HUMP' THIS SATURDAY TO PLAY PORT ALBERNI BLACK SHEEP IN, WHAT WILL CERTAINLY BE A GREAT GAME.  WE ARE IN FIRST PLACE IN THE TIMES/COLONIST CUP RACE AND WANT TO STAY THERE--------PORT ALBERNI ARE IN SECOND, BEHIND BY 3 POINTS!!!!!!

COME UP TO PORT AND SUPPORT THE HORNETS ON THEIR QUEST FOR THE CUP.  SATURDAY, NOV.05/16 1:00 PORT ALBERNI.

WOMEN'S 1ST DIV TEAM IS AWAY TO BAYSIDE ON THE MAINLAND THIS WEEKEND----GOOD LUCK LADIES!!!

YOOS TOO BEES (OVER 40'S) ARE AT HOME ON NOV.06/16 (SUNDAY) 1:00 P.M. ---------GET OUT AND WATCH SOME OLD SCHOOL RUGBY AT HORNETVILLE THIS WEEKEND----------BAR WILL BE OPEN! 

THIS WEEKEND (OCT.29/2016) IS A BUSY WEEKEND FOR THE HORNETS AT HOME!!!!

11:30 a.m. @ Hornetville, will see the Women's 1st div. team play a friendly against Comox Kickers.

1:00 p.m.  @ Hornetville, will see the Men's 1st div. team play an exhibition game against the Men's Comox Kickers team in memory of Frank Baulcomb, who passed earlier this year and who had coached both the clubs over the years---------after the game, there will be a brief ceremony recognizing Frank's name on the BENCH.

2:30 p.m. @ Hornetville, will see our partner team V.I.U. Storm, take on the University of Washington. 

All this on Saturday, October 29/2016 @ May Bennett Park, Hornetville, Nanaimo------see you all there!