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Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
UNSUNG HERO - OFF THE FIELD Today’s Unsung Hero recognition is long overdue. Chris ‘Old Spice’ Spicer has served with CW and prior to that with the Castaways RFC. Chris was introduced to rugby at University School under the coaching eyes of first, Reg Wenman followed by Mike Walsh. His love...
Monday's Musings
RUGBY RETURNS Although the weather generally cooperated it was still an obvious factor in the early going for CW Women on Saturday. During these early stages, whether it was weather, nerves or pressure CW had the “dropsies”. Although, in some phases, e.g. lineout, they were disruptive, but...
GAME ON!
Late Breaking. Not everything is cancelled. It has just come to our attention that there will be a Women's Premier match at the House of Windsor tomorrow, kickoff 12:45. The featured protagonists are CW and Westshore. Westshore sit second on the table with 15 points and CW lie in fourth...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
NAME THAT TEAM This item produced a number of responses. So, for those who did not get fingers to keys, here you go: L to R (Back). Dick Ellis, Ray Calton, Gary Johnston, Ed Bryans, Gody Gudmunseth, Daog Graham, Dick Smith, Paul Carnes, Maurice Preece, Dave Price, Oscar King. (Front)...
Monday's Musings
February 10, 2025To the CWRFC Family, Circumstances have brought us to the decision to postpone the CWRFC Annual Fun/Fundraiser Dinner scheduled for March 8, 2025. Ticket sales have been slow this year and at the same time, the leader of this annually successful event is working overtime to...
Elligibilty Ends
DINNER TICKETS HERE Elligibilty for Sevens Ticket Draw ends today with purchase of tickets for Annual Fun(d)raiser. SIX NATIONS ENGLAND VS FRANCE 8:00 for 8:45 k.o. tomorrow, DSC, breakfast by donation. Credit - Torquay Elementary School CW U16 GIRLS will be conducting...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
(Photo credit John Richardson Images) AROUND CEEDUB (John’s site once again offers some magical action photos.) Today, we commence with a shout out to Zech Pilgrim, largely responsible for putting together Men's Rookie Night last Saturday. It was an evening full of hijinks and...
Monday's Musings
(Credit, John Richardson) Warriors Answer the Call CW Premiers started in a lively fashion on Saturday. The Pride responded with a hefty “Garryowen” which was mishandled and so, it was ten minutes of “Even-Steven” that ensued. Consecutive touch finders from Bowd ended with a good...
A Mixed Bag
Tomorrow will see the first action of the "second half" CW Men's Divvies (Div. 1) will take on the Comox Kickers. Comox will be after CW's scalp following their 10 - 22 loss before Christmas. CW has a slight lead in the standings, but the Valley team is always "good value". The Divvies will...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
GENEROSITY IN A TROUBLED ECONOMY Today, it is with pleasure and gratitude that CW announces a new Platinum sponsor, Straith’s Fine Clothing. The late Kane Straith was an Oak Bay Wanderer, UBC, VIRU Crimson Tide, and Canadian Legends player. He was a strong supporter of CWRFC. Kane’s son,...
Monday's Musings
FILL THESE SEATS! TICKETS ON SALE! CW's Annual Fun(d)raiser Dinner & AuctionWhen: Saturday, Mar 8th. Bar opens at 5:30pm. Dinner at 6:30pmWhere: The Union Club, 805 Gordon Street Who: CW Community (19 years of age and older)Tickets: $160 per person; $310 per couple; $1500 per table of...
JUNIOR RUGBY AWARDS GALA
Some 180 seats were occupied by girls and boys, ready to enjoy a sumptuous meal, followed by recognition of their peers, this past Tuesday evening at the UVic Student Union Building. The event was held to celebrate the recently completed rugby season. Several parents joined the...
VALE - HUGH CREIGHTON
A JOB WELL DONE - A LIFE WELL LIVED A rugby club has many pieces that make it a good club. Hugh was one of those pieces with CWRFC. Although he recalled that OBHS won four consecutive Howard Russell Cups when he attended HS, personally, he did not play until after he graduated, and he...
Adios!
SATURDAY, SUNDAY - 10:00 - 4:00 Only spot in town....friends, crosstown? Let them know. GO, CW! BIG THANKS to ALL VOLUNTEERS - ONE...
Keep 'em coming....a street of trees!
TELL YOUR FRIENDS & SUPPORT AN IMPORTANT CLUB FUNDRAISER TOMORROW & SUNDAY 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. Windsor Park Rose Garden OUR MAN AT "GEEPS". 'Old Boy', Seamus Gay informs us that the GPS Club appointment was made far in advance to that of Rugby Canada's, for new Head...
Monday's Musings
POINTS TO PONDER Within a day of Rugby Canada announcing the new NSMT's coach, Stephen Meehan, I happened to come across this Instagram post. Now whether it was "doctored" or a typo, I know not. I must admit I was flummoxed with the fact that this man must be a magician to be in two countries...
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Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Photo credits - Bold Photos by Shelley. CW wishes to thank photographer, Shelley Fey, a Vancouver Sports photographer who was contracted by BCRU to shoot at the recent Age Grade Championships. Shelley has very kindly permitted us to use two of her photos for a banner and Facebook cover page....
Deux Decades of Christmas Luncheons
Heartfelt thanks to begin the festive season. As is the custom, attendees at the full-house Annual Guido Luncheon shared an event from their lives this past year for which they were thankful. This is a very solemn part of a very joyous occasion. Although this writer was unable to attend,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
The Thrill of Victory - Euphoric, CW's U18 BC Champs! The brotherhood that is rugby. U16 foes show respect. This photo depicts the respect that the game of rugby teaches. Abbotsford and CW lads battled to a hard-fought victory for the visitors in last Sunday’s...
Monday's Musings
WE R THE CHAMPIONS It was a tough conflict for this pundit on Sunday. On the one hand, the joys the game brings after battles on the pitch – everlasting friendships! On the other hand, live action which was the start of forming such friendships. I succumbed to the former and offer...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW ON THE GROW Today we bring news to our readers about changes at the House of Windsor. In cooperation with Oak Bay Municipality a new storage shed has been completed to meet expanded equipment needs for our burgeoning programs. At the same time foundations of an expanded lighting system...
Monday's Musings
STUDENTS SCHOOL CEEDUB AND THEN THE SUN SHONE The UVic Vikings have finally opened their 2023/24 Premier campaign after a win over CW. It was an excellent setting for the occasion on Friday evening. The grandstand was eight parts full, including a good sprinkling of The Faithful,...
Friday Nite Lite
Kickoff 7:00 p.m., Centennial Stadium Entry - $8 SENIOR WOMEN WOMEN DIV.1 Vs CAPS, Saturday, 12:45. WINDSOR...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
NOT CW’s FIRST RODEO Friday’s ‘Under the Lights’ will be the hattrick of such matches between UVic and CW. The first was eight years ago (2016-11-12) and The Tricolors had a 35 – 24 victory. It was two years later (2018-11-11) when CW won the second such match 12 – 7 on an ethereal night...