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Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

VIRTUAL AWARDS NIGHT Some 75 players, coaches and club aficionados took part in what is the new reality, last Saturday evening. In current times, Zoom has become a vital component of business survival and so it was with CW Rugby. The Chaplain was able to acquire license for the evening and...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

The roots of the present are deep in the past!  Assistant Coach, Captain Ken,  2009. (Yonks ago, at least it seems like it, in times when a decade is as a day or a day, as a decade!) Unfortunately, the wind makes hearing complex in the early stages of the tape, listen closely to...


We Are Warriors

We Are Warriors

Posted in CW Rugby / Prems / Game Reports / Victoria BC / News / B.C. Rugby / Community / Senior Men

No matter what the outcome of yesterday’s hypothetical semi-final, although I suspect we may have been stiffed once again by a high performance program, our club always seems to realise that it is not the end of the road and life goes on.  Not to the extent of; “show me a good loser and I’ll...


Continued Conjecture!

Continued Conjecture!

Posted in CW Rugby / Prems / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / News / B.C. Rugby / Senior Men

As per the header - pure conjecture!! Tricolor XV Selection Vs UBC BCRU Semi-final, Tomorrow. Thunderbird Stadium. #1 Loose Head Prop: Moderately tall fat lad, often aggressive when something obstructs way to bar, pie shop and occasionally a ruck. Does weights - no one knows why.#2...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Posted in CW Rugby / Fundraiser / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / News / Community / NSWT / Senior Women

A City of Incredible Generosity When I moved to Victoria in 1971 there were many features of this beautiful place that impressed me.  Over time there have been many more and one of those is the outstanding generosity of its people.  This occurrence takes place especially for local charities...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

Posted in CW Rugby / News / Refereeing

Rugby Under the Microscope For our musings today, I’d like to share a couple of points of view gleaned from the NZ Herald, saved for me by a Kiwi mate.  I think they will certainly provoke thoughts about the game.  Firstly, from columnist, Gregor Paul.  “Every day, it seems rugby has...


A Matter of Conjecture

A Matter of Conjecture

Well, had all been according to Hoyle, perhaps today we would be rejoicing in men’s first round playoff victories over Capilanos and Meralomas!  Yesterday would have been the first of the playoff matches and admittedly, for that to have occurred in Premier play, end of league victories...


UNSUNG HERO - Off the Field - Brent Johnston

UNSUNG HERO - Off the Field - Brent Johnston

Posted in CW Rugby / Giving Back / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / News / Community

It’s Saturday.  Must be a rugby day!  How we wish.   It is times such as these we are brought to realise how often we take things for granted.  Since the amalgamation of Oak Bay Wanderers and Castaways Rugby to ensure survival, we propose the “cornerstone”, Brent Johnston, has far too often...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

TEN YEARS OF TALENTED TENS For a rugby club in B.C.’s Premier League to be a solid contender there needs to be a number of key components.  Although CW has only claimed the prize on one occasion in this decade, with the exception of the 2015/16 season, the club has often been a contender as far...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

Posted in Canada Rugby / CW Rugby / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / RWC / News

Rugby – Cash-strapped Around the Globe! The Coronavirus has been and will be the cause of many small and some, large businesses going under.  We alluded last week to those folk who have supported the CW cause and repeat the need to support those who support us wherever possible.  Today, we...


Back To The Beginning

Back To The Beginning

Posted in CW Rugby / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / Community / Senior Women / Senior Men

It’s Saturday.  Must be a rugby day!  How we wish.  Instead, we’ll do our best to provide you with “something CW”.  We have had some feedback to persist with the blogs to keep a wee measure of normalcy as we continue our lives in isolation.  Today, compliments of Jim Grier, we take you back...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Posted in CW Rugby / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / News / Community

A little levity from my favourite "piano mover"!  Stay isolated and keep the...


Vale - Jason Chikites

Vale - Jason Chikites

Posted in Canada Rugby / CW Rugby / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / News / Community

Jason Chikites It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of one of our CW Alumni. Jason Chikites passed away suddenly on March 27, 2020 at his home in Vernon BC. He was 45. “Chiks” was a prop with immense talent and skill and could beat defenders with a dummy, a chip kick or...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

  Today we are providing another item to distract momentarily from the horrendous events and times we are seeing.  Recently, we uploaded to our website, an udpated sponsor's list and levels of their support.  Today, our heart breaks for these businesses and the myriad of others that...


One Day....the Sun Will Shine Again

One Day....the Sun Will Shine Again

Posted in CW Rugby / Rugby Club / News / B.C. Rugby / Community

New COVID-19 Update   CW Community, Many of you will have heard that as a result of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, BC Rugby has made the decision to cancel the rest of the 2019-2020 Rugby season. While this is very disappointing news for our community, CW supports BC Rugby’s decision that...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

Always will be a Future Much has occurred since our last posting. We have mustered a few items related to B.C. rugby that many may not be aware of and thought they might at least provide a distraction. Firstly, our own Club President, Matt Gordon has given a very clear statement as to...


CW Covid-19 Response Update

CW Covid-19 Response Update

Posted in CW Rugby / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / News / Community

Message to CW Rugby Community from Matt Gordon, President of CW Rugby (Readers will note a number of updated messages, not the least being ALL club activities being suspended.)   Current Situation On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic as it continues...


The Latest - Rugby Canada Suspends All Activity

The Latest - Rugby Canada Suspends All Activity

Posted in Sevens / Canada Rugby / CW Rugby / Rugby Club / News / Community

CW wishes to make the following known to all club members and the rugby fraternity. As per edict from RC; "On March 13, 2020, Rugby Canada announced it has made the decision to suspend all sanctioned rugby activities nationally effective March 14 until at least April 10. These activities...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Last Monday we commented that it was not possible to laud the efforts of any one man over another at last weekend's Sevens however we congratulate whoever the selectors were for the above team!  Nailed it with Nate and Harry's inclusion!  As for Isaac earning Impact Player of the Tournament,...


SO PROUD!!

SO PROUD!!

                                     (Photo credit - Nigel Reed, CBC Sports)                                                     (Photo credit - Daryl Dyck - Province newspaper.)Every rugby fan in Canada must still be on a total high following the weekend Sevens stop in Vancouver.  The...


UNSUNG HERO - Off the Field - Chris Shepherd

UNSUNG HERO - Off the Field - Chris Shepherd

With this being a weekend of no club rugby and most fans being in Vancouver; or watching downloaded Sevens, compliments CBC Sports – good job, thanks; it is an ideal time to post a story long overdue. CW: Chris, this is your 2/3 season with CW Women in your managerial capacity. Just what was...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Today we recognise four very special athletes who have graced the House of Windsor with their special skills and personalities in days past. We join RC in honouring these four of the recently announced seventeen inductees to the Canadian Rugby Hall of Fame. Mandy Marchuk, Britt Waters and...


Dame Fortune Smiles on Reserves

Dame Fortune Smiles on Reserves

Cometh the Hour, Cometh 'The Queen'! Scoring commenced early in this one with CW crossing on their first foray into Westshore territory. The hosts responded with some hard running and testing of tacklers and easily tied the affair. About mid-half, Kanty scored after a deft little dummy and...


Crosstown Rivalry

Crosstown Rivalry

  CW travels to Juan de Fuca tomorrow to play four games. The Islanders kick off at 11:00 against UVic Saxons. Looks like the Isles have a full contingent for a second week. Well done, lads! The Women First Divvies take to the pitch against Cowshore Combo at 11:15. CW women will be looking...


Notre Dame at Night in the Rain

Notre Dame at Night in the Rain

Posted in CW Rugby / Club Dinner / Fundraiser / Rugby Club / Victoria BC / News / Community

Acrylic on canvas.  A wonderful work by our own, Paul Shepherd.  No wonder our fields are always so well defined!  Amongst a myriad of other things, this commemorative art work is just another talent of Shep's and the Shepherd family's contribution to CW.  (Chris Shepherd is our Premier...