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Added to the UVic Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2014 are Dr. Docherty and Dr. Howe who led the Vikes men's rugby program together from 1978-91. Under their leadership the Vikes won three Barnard Cup victories in 1984, 1985 and 1987. The pair first met at the University of Oregon, when Howe was coaching the men's rugby program that Docherty played on while both were in further education to complete their Ph.D's.
 
Both Docherty and Howe eventually found their way to the island, where both went on to become leaders and long-time UVic professors in the now-called School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education. While juggling full-time teaching responsibilities and coaching, both were also actively involved with Canada's national team programs. Howe was concurrently coaching the senior men's national team from 1983-87, while both were heavily involved in programming for Rugby Canada in their areas of expertise – strength and conditioning for Docherty and sports psychology for Howe.
 
A former team Canada player himself, Docherty also coached Canada's under 19, 20 and 23 men's programs and spent time assistant coaching the senior men's national team from 1995-99 and the senior women's team from 2002-04.
 
Both leaders continue to contribute to the rugby community including Howe returning to help lead the Vikes women's rugby team in 2011-12, while Docherty helped the Vikes men until 2013. Well known as active fundraisers and leaders still today, the celebration of the contributions of both Dr. Docherty and Dr. Howe are both long overdue.


UVic Achievements
- Led the UVic Men's Rugby program from 1978-91
- Led Vikes to three Barnard Cups, 1984, 1985, 1987
- Former UVic School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education professor

International Achievements
- Former team Canada rugby athlete
- Former team Canada coach U19, U20, U23 men's 1995-99
- Former team Canada women's coach 2002-04