Fundraiser
From Eight to Eighties
The fabric of CW culture is based on this catch phrase. Last week we referred to the inventor of the Tetley Kicking Tee, when introducing Mark Wyatt. Let’s introduce you to the real Don Burgess. Burge achieved many notable feats on the rugby pitch for the Oak Bay Wanderers, the Crimson Tide,...
Tricolour Tripleheader
Seattle Women, in second place in the Premiership League proved to be a real hurdle to their hosts on Saturday. Seattle opened strongly, keeping CW under huge pressure and in fact, not scoring created some visible deflation. CW managed to survive the early onslaught and work their way...
It's a Sell-Out
Victoria Golf Club will be where it's at Saturday evening! Snoozed? You loosed! Go,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Another Great Auction Item - Tickets for Two – Vancouver Sevens Two seats in 7’s Access Area, level 200, center section. These are special “reserved” seats which offer direct access to the Players Entrance and Exit Tunnels. Access ticket holders will also have exclusive access to view...
Monday's Musings
PREMIERS SPLIT A PAIR CW teams had a mixed bag of results on Saturday. For the CW Women Prems, the rubber has hit the road as the gap between contenders was widened at Cowichan on Saturday, with the locals dishing out a fairly convincing, 46 – 24 score line. With only seven comp points after...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
On the road again…………….. Off to Rowers This time last season when The Boatmen visited Windsor. Our Reserves let one get away with a catastrophic second half implosion. For the Prems, it was somewhat of a breakout encounter with the Tricolour going away. 52 – 14. Pre-Xmas, Rowers went 2 – 5...
From the Sidelines
Put yourself in this picture!! Captain Rush conducting a 12 person, whale watching Tour via Prince of Whales Whale Watching. Up for auction on 25th. Canada's NSMT will be looking for its 100th win tomorrow against Chile. Canada's first test took place in 1932. Last year, Canada had...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
PUT YOURSELF IN THIS PICTURE WHY? (Canucks tix for two) WHAT DO I EAT WHEN I GO THERE? Compliments, Mine Host, Adam Pegg's Award winning La Quercia Restaurant. ( We'll add $100 cash towards accomodation, another fabulous auction item available on 25TH February.) HAVEN'T GOT...
The Bigs K.O. Saturday for CW
CW Men take their Premier and Reserve teams on the road to challenge Seattle at Magnussen Park tomorrow. By some quirk of scheduling, CW has drawn away games in succession to the Sarries, perhaps a mistake but one which costs CW some added $$ despite players paying for overnight...
Gerald Steenkamp Memorial
Gerald and buddy, Schalk Burger. CW rugby invites all former teammates and colleagues of Gerald Steenkamp to attend a function in his memory to be held at the Bard and Banker Pub tomorrow, Sunday, 15th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. This will not only be an opportunity to share Gerald memories but...
Happy New Year
FROM, the boys sporting their Canadian dinner jackets in the luxury of the London Irish dressing room, we bring you Ciaran Hearn who has just signed a new two-year deal with the Irish has started in six of the Irish 13 winning games this season. Ciaran is from Newfoundland however, has teamed...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING Saturday, Dec., 31st 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Sunday, Jan., 1st 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.Monday, Jan., 2nd 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Saturday, Jan., 7th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Sunday, Jan., 8th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Windsor Park, Rose Garden, Currie Road GET...
Monday's Musings
Unfortunately, this occured on eight occasions in Rosario on the weekend! Bienvenido, lo que es un abismo! Yes, chasm rather than a mere gap. Canada NSMT suffered a rather embarrassing 54 – 21 loss to Argentina on the weekend. Just what level of representative player it was representing...
Monday's Musings
MINI RUGBY RESUMES. CW Sunday Minis has resumed and will continue for some six weeks or so for the “second half”. This coincides with a “season” that is beginning in our Elementary Schools for Grade 4 & 5 girls and boys. The Greater Victoria Schools Program is in its 44th year, having...
Monday's Musings
"Going, going, gone!" CW's Dinner is rapidly approaching and is 70% sold out. Today we bring you a few of the many auction items available on the evening. Last week, we outlined ALL of the terrific features of the Langara Lodge Fishing Adventure. Two night's stay at Middle Beach Lodge is...
Put Yourself in this Picture
Fun(d)raiser Auction Item - all inclusive, 4-day trip for two to Langara Lodge (Haida Gwai) Heading out for the early bite. For 30 years, Langara Fishing Adventures has built its reputation on providing the greatest fishing and wildlife adventures in the world. At Langara Fishing Lodge,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Official Club Photographer It takes numerous volunteers to keep a rugby club on the go. Ron Willems, our club photographer, was raised to the role of “official” when a local ref demanded his presence “outside the ropes”. We thought we would give Ron “official” status with his...
Xmas Tree Chipping Schedule over the Holiday Period
CASTAWAY WANDERERS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING SERVICE For over fifteen years, the Castaway Wanderers Rugby Football Club has welcomed members of the community seeking a convenient place to dispose of their Christmas trees while also contributing – via donation for the tree...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Scholtzie Returns @ Limerick Sevens This weekend, The Maple Leafs have been drawn into a pool with Munster, Wellington and San Francisco at the Limerick Sevens. “The main thing is the quality of opposition which will really challenge all of our players,” Coach Middleton said. “We’re looking...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Canada West Vs Canada East U17 Men, (pictured, CW’s Braydon Tate, opposing the put in) Canada West defeated Canada East at Shawnigan on Sunday by a score of 30 – 12. After opening a 20 – 0 lead, Canada West eased, giving up penalties and letting the Easterners back in the game. The return...
Bon Chance
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Put Yourself in this Picture!
What is the Tyee Club? A catch of 30# plus of a spring or chinook salmon qualifies as membership. You could receive your "golden hook" when you visit Haida Gwai waters where you are almost guaranteed such a catch. Bid in this one on Saturday Nite - it always goes FAR below face value. A...
February Fun
CW Annual Fundraising Dinner February 28, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. - Midnight Victoria Golf Club 1110 Beach Drive A new twist on an annual classic. This upscale 'Casino Royale' themed fundraiser, is a hip, must attend event with delightful door prizes, live entertainment, swag, passed...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
The year in review would have to have the performances of Canadian Women’s teams in both VII’s and XV’s as arguably, the top achievement. Further to this, Canada will be hosting a leg of the Women’s World Rugby VII’s Circuit in April. This tournament will take place at Westhills Stadium in...