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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
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
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
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...
Monday's Musings
MAKING IT EASY MUSTER YOUR BIDDING TEAM RUGBY - THE ULTIMATE TEAM GAME QUARRYBBEAN - ULTIMATE VACATION MAKE THIS A TEAM BID! TEAM OF 4 - MINIMUM BID $1500 4 Nights = $375/night; $87/head TEAM OF 6 = $62/head TEAM OF 8 (four bedrooms) = $47/head!!...
A GOOD TEAM BEAT A TEAM OF GOOD 'UNS
Horton on the rampage. Top billing this week belongs to Men’s Prems. Both men’s teams came away with W’s; as it should be in the case of a Local Derby, two close score lines in hard-fought matches. The day was brilliant and the crowd was the season’s biggest. Match PHOTOS - credit...
Myriad of Matches
Tomorrow sees CW fielding five senior teams. The Men’s Islanders are slated for an early 10:00 a.m. kickoff at McDonald Park. At 11:00 a.m. the Women’s Reserves take on the visiting Comox Kickers at Windsor Park. Comox sit 1 – 1 whilst our CW ladies are 0 – 2. The Reserves get their second...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
HOMETOWN SPECIALITIES Today we offer the pick of our Victoria bids. First up is a ticket for two to the Fireworks at Butchart Gardens. To make this a special evening we throw in dinner for two with complimentary wine. This offer comes compliments of Barnabus Clarke....
BLACK ATHLETES HISTORY MONTH
(Complete credit to Rugby Canada for this interesting interview.) CW’s Josiah Morra (NSMT 7’s) What was your pathway to the National Team like? I started my seven's journey with the Toronto Rugby sevens team down in New York. Ever since I played in my first elite tournament I knew I...
IS THIS THE YEAR??
BE A PART OF THE CANUCKS RESURGENCE Pettersson and Markstrom lead the way. Your dual ticket; Dinner and transport package. BOOK YOUR TABLE Buon appetito. Gourmet Italian dining at our own, Adam Pegg's, highly rated, Vancouver Restaurant, La Quercia. All this and get...
GOOD DAY FOR CW MEN, NOT SO GOOD FOR WOMEN
Chiz owned the air! CW Reserves began their match against Capilanos, allowing a rather “soft” try in the early moments. CW threatened but were repelled however it was Kanty who notched the opener, 7 – 5, CW. A mere five minutes later, Gerhardt was rewarded for what has become his...
A QUARTET OF CONTESTS
11:00 a.m. Women 1st Div. Vs Burnaby. (Windsor Park). Burnaby has played one match in this spring season resulting in a mammoth 81 points scored. The home team’s task will be formidable however the enthusiasm shown in practise has been creditable and it may not be the ‘cakewalk’ it...
ISLAND IDYLLS
West Coast storm watching from the world famous, Wickaninnish Inn. Your package includes, two nights’ accommodation in a deluxe room in the “On the Beach Building”; complimentary valet parking and Wi-Fi. (Eligible dates have been extended for this year’s bid; Mar. 1st – Apr. 20th, 2020; Oct. 1st –...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
A STUNNING, FIRST EVER OFFERING! Malaspina Strait and Texada Island. Have you ever wished you just get away from it all with like-minded friends or perhaps, a super natural family reunion? CW offers you a unique chance for adventure and to do just that with today’s auction item....
Monday's Musings
A Triple Header at the House This coming Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Windsor Park will see the meeting of two clubs seemingly going in opposite directions. An excellent women’s program in recent years at the Burnaby Rugby Club, sees them move from the Premier Division to the First Division for...
Good Day For CW Men
CW upped camp and moved to Cowichan’s Herd Rd Field last Saturday. Proceedings opened with the Women’s First Div match with Nanaimo taking the match by a 36 – 14 score. CW tries came compliments of Maelle Reid and Brooke Bazian. It was a first ever appearance in a women’s game in this league for...
A FEW FACTS ABOUT CW
Don't miss the boat! With our Annual Fundraiser Dinner rapidly approaching, it is fitting to share a few of the facts that funds raised, help support. CW has 110 senior players registered; 132 boys and girls youth players and 111 mini rugby players. The senior players play in...
AWAY FROM HOME
Today we feature the Cowichan RFC logo with respect and thanks. Despite registering just a lone win so far this season in Premier play, tomorrow’s opposition, Nanaimo Hornets will provide stellar opposition for CW’s men at Herd Rd. In the true spirit of rugby, the Piggies have made...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW's, Karen Paquin, doing the hard yards! Plenty of rugby going on all around the world but nix at Windsor Park with yet another forecast for the weekend not exactly rosy! SIX NATIONS – Expected wins by Ireland and Wales but an upset in Paris where the Jones Crew (aka England) took one on...
Fickle Finger of Fate!
No ferkin rugby again! Vs Caps, Family Day weekend (Feb., 15th) View Sydney Sevens...
Monday's Musings
SEVENS SUCCESSES Despite the cancellation of many of the matches in B.C., it was a lively weekend of rugby. CW’s Premier Women travelled to UBC. The Thunderbirds have graduated to the Premier Division and are the current National XV’s University Champs. The club has mustered a very...
House of Windsor Draws a Quagmire!
From a scheduled double-header to nada. Due to terrible field cnditions, the Women's First Division game VS Burnaby has been postponed until February, 15th and the Men's Reserves game will be hosted by Cowichan at 1:00 p.m. Women's Premier Vs UBC is still "on". Good luck to both teams...
Monday's Musings
LET'S PUT SEATS IN THESE SEATS! First in, best dressed! CW is pleased to announce an early push for our Annual Fun(d)raiser Dinner, returning to the Union Club on February 29th. Organise your table of ten or purchase an individual ticket for this, ‘not to be missed’ event. Tickets...
SUPER SUNDAY
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One Way Traffic at Starfire
This writer has synthesized the twitter feed of last night’s game from the SeaWolves for the following report. The game was not shown however the scoring parade was denoted accurately and often! Seattle scored early and followed up soon after from a rolling maul from the lineout and...