The Senior Men’s Newfoundland and Labrador Rock are Atlantic Super League Champions for the second year in a row. This afternoon, the Rock retained the championship by defeating the Nova Scotia Keltics 25-24 at the Swilers Rugby Complex in St. John’s.
The following players played for the Rock during the 2022 Atlantic Super League: Frank Walsh, Jordon Power, Bob Rogers, Aaron Burrows, Phil Alcock, Owen Parfrey, Chris Burt, Ben Newhook, Tony Pomroy, Lucas Shortall, Jack McCarthy, Sam Newhook, Alex Rogers, James Clarke, Campbell Clarke, Robbie Stapleton, Stephen Cutcliffe, Jason Picco, Alex Comeau, Paddy Dalton, Matt Baldwin, Michael Pittman, Sheldon Ryan, Max Tavenor, Angus Boyd-Porter, Timothy Ikomi, Devon Burt, Mudiwa Makanza, Evan Mackenzie, James Noftall, Ryan Farrell, Jack McCann, JS Cook, Doug Perry, and Jordy Auger. The Rock was coached by Jamie Cudmore and Morgan Lovell, managed by Mike Duff, and Cillian Harnett provided physiotherapy.
“Very happy to have turned a complicated first leg of the super league into victory today. We have a great squad of lads who have been working very hard since January, and it’s great that everyone contributed to this successful campaign. I want to thank the other provinces for some great hosting on the mainland and some fierce competition this weekend. To our volunteers, staff and supporters, we would like to thank everyone for their hard work and support.” said Jamie Cudmore, Provincial Coach
Photo credit: Garrett Payne