Colonials take bite out of Grizzles in Kootenay Rugby Union opener in Silver City
Defending Kootenay Rugby Union Trail Colonials dumped the Nelson Grizzlies 32-12 on opening weekend Saturday at Sunningdale Pitch in the Silver City.
The game was the first of the season for both clubs.
Scott Cormie scored had two scores for the Grizzlies while Pete Lagerhammer added a single try.
First home action for Nelson is Saturday, May 12 at Lakeside Pitch.
Game time is 1 p.m.
Meanwhile, Trail prepares for a home-and-home series beginning Saturday in Cranbrook against the Rocky Mountain Rogues.
The teams are back in Trail May 26.