Boys U14

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

BIG RUGBY DAY SATURDAY AT THE HOUSE This Saturday Abbotsford RFC visits Windsor for a day of Age Grade Boys rugby.  This event was cancelled last year due to inclement weather.  Abbotsford will be bringing 2XU18 teams, 2XU16 teams and an U14 team. CW will have 2XU18 teams with a little help...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Last weekend saw the return of rugby to CW.  Coach Ken Goodland took his senior men to MacDonald Park on Saturday where the two clubs, (JBAA) had a good run out.  The afternoon started with two thirty-minute periods of full contact.  This was followed by specific opposed work with separated...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

LEARN MORE IN THE NEWS CW lads selected to attend tryouts for BC U18 team, from l. to r.,  Robert Reid, Declan Stove, Michael Oughtred, Sam Johnston, Elijah Pavol & Jackson Powell.  Pippa - CW U14 player delivering the community news!   CW Shoutout to NSMT...


 Castaway Wanderers congratulates the National Senior Womens Olympic Silver medalists

Castaway Wanderers congratulates the National Senior Womens Olympic Silver medalists

Castaway Wanderers would like to congratulate their pathway product, Caroline Crossley, and the National Senior Women's 7s team on their incredible run at the Paris Olympics culminating in a Silver medal.  It is a new level for a program that was reset just after the Tokyo Olympics and...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

Photo - Rugby Canada A fifty-point second half performance by a visiting second/third string Scottish team provokes today’s point of conjecture, that being, just how are Canada’s fixtures scheduled?  Nothing is learned from a sixty-point shellacking.  We can be as supportive all we...


UNSUNG HERO - ON THE FIELD

UNSUNG HERO - ON THE FIELD

GAVIN KRATZ Meet Gavin Kratz, the consummate ‘Hard Hat’. Gavin is a man who has spent 15+ years on the fields of Windsor Park. He is the epitome of “CW Family”. He also epitomizes the club’s commitment to players, facilitating a pathway for their rugby development and joy of the game. He...


A Colorful Collage

A Colorful Collage

U14 Boys set the pace on Finals Day.     (Photos - Thomas Buchan.)P.S. For those who asked regarding Monday's Musings the U16 Boy's score - Final CW 45 JBAA 5.BC Finals - FILL THE BUS! U16 Boys Vs Bayside.   U18 Girls Vs Abbotsford.   U18 Boys Vs UBCOB Ravens. The news...


PUDDLES PALOOZA PREVENTS BONANZA!

PUDDLES PALOOZA PREVENTS BONANZA!

CANCELLED! Unfortunately, tomorrow's planned Age Grade Bonanza, Abbotsford v CW will not come to fruition. Weather has necessitated the pitches be closed. VIRU President, John Lyall in action on a muddy pitch - back in the...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

                                                                   AGE GRADE BONANZA, SUNDAY.Starting at 11:00 a.m. this coming Sunday, a plethora of rugby action takes place at the House of Windsor. Abbotsford RFC takes to the road, bringing 130 youth, girls and boys to play contests against...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

Nine Try Barrage Unleashed by Hosts A weekend’s plethora of rugby was highlighted by the final match when CW’s Men laid the gauntlet to Westshore by a scoreline of 57 – 12.  This completed the brace of Premier wins over the ‘Shore, following CW Women’s earlier 31 – 26 victory.  The two games...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Posted in Sevens / CW Rugby / Rugby Club / RWC / News / Boys U14

CW U14 Boys – Winners Kamloops Sevens   RWC Playoffs & Final Monday’s editorial article relating to TSN dropping several RWC matches from regular scheduling and replacing them to TSN+ has produced much ire from fans and plenty of letters have gone TSN’s way! So far, it appears that they have...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

CW, ONE CLUB, ALL AGES; ALL ABILITIES WORDS OF WELCOME – FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK This is my first formal communication since assuming the role of President of Castaway-Wanderers RFC back in April. You can find information about me (yawn) on the web site. I’d rather use this space to...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Old Foes Renew U14 Rivalry It was one year ago as U13’s that Caps took CW to two overtime periods at Klahanie before the Tricolours scored the winning points. Today’s game picked up where that action left off.  CW opened the scoring early when Thomas Gould broke for a bruising fifty-metre run...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!

James Bay Minis protect the ball. Today we are full of Juniors news. CW Minis hosted the Island Spring Jamboree last Sunday. It was a great turnout and there were many smiles all around. Thank you to the volunteers who stepped up to make this morning a success. These club events can’t...


A Precursor To Easter

A Precursor To Easter

Posted in Rugby Club / Victoria BC / News / Juniors / Fifteens / Boys U16 / Boys U14 / Boys Rugby

Yesterday, CW U14 & U15 lads were exposed to "International rugby" when they faced Kenilworth School from England. Although the scoreboard showed quite a disparity, the exercise was invaluable.                     CW's VP, Dave Hill, welcomed the guests and talked about the value of...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

JUNIOR BOYS PREPARE FOR INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER Tomorrow afternoon, CW U14 & U15 Boys will play against Kenilworth School from England. First kickoff will be 3:30 for the U14 squad followed by the U15 game. Kenilworth is bringing a total of 48 players. They have just come off wins against...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

CELEBRATING THE SEASON Last week, CW Youth Age Grade Girls and Boys celebrated their very successful seasons with their inaugural Banquet.  Hosted by Oak Bay Rec and Catering, some seventy players and fifty parents, plus assorted coaches and alickadoos were present.  The evening was Emceed...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Captain Canada, Sophie de Goede, presents Winners medals to CW U14’s. JUNIORS PROVIDE A MIXED BAG Last Sunday there were fireworks aplenty at The House.  The U14 Boys had a one-sided win over Comox Rapids.  A good effort on the Rapids part, punching in a couple against this very strong...


A Feast of Finals

A Feast of Finals

TOMORROW AT WINDSOR U14 boys are playing the VIRU Final against the Comox Rapids 12:15 at Windsor on the Rose Garden pitch. U16 girls will face Langley RFC @ 12:30 on the main pitch in the BC Final. U16 boys Provincial gold medal match will be against Bayside RFC @ 1:30 main pitch. U18 boys...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Exciting news! CW’s Annual Fun(d)raiser Dinner & Auction is back, face-to-face, with a special twist to the evening, at the Union Club on Feb 25th, 2023 – be sure to mark this date on your calendars! Many thanks to all our donors and bidders for your fabulous support with our online auction!...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

VIRU FINALS – A SATURDAY RECAP   THIRD & FOURTH PLACE The opening game at Windsor on Saturday saw CW I play JBAA for third and fourth spots in the pre-Christmas League. CW opened with early pressure and James Bay pushed back with action fast and furious. An early break from CW’s #9,...


Monday's Musings

Monday's Musings

WOMEN SPLIT SEMIS - MEN DROP DUO It was a mixed bag of results for CW Women on Saturday. CW I faced a determined James Bay squad at Windsor. Led by captain Emily Samek, this CW squad had their work cut out for them. Applying early pressure, James Bay found gaps in the CW defense and notched...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

SEMI-FINAL SATURDAY & SUNDAY Plenty of action at Windsor this weekend. On Saturday CW Women wrap up their regular fall season with both teams going into the playoffs high in the standings. CW II is ranked in first place in the Island Women’s League, with 4 wins and 1 loss, and will take on...


HAPPY THANKSGIVING

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Let's commence today by THANKING all of those parents and coaches who have given up their weekend, thankful for their kids - playing CW rugby. The crew will take nine teams of age grade Sevens to Kamloops to play in an event that is slowly earning iconic status.  The locals put on a fantastic...


Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Wednesday's Ruck & Maul

Boys Age Grade Visit Bayside Last Sunday CW took their U14, U16 & U18 Boys teams to visit Bayside RFC.  CW opened the day with a good win in U14 action.    The U16’s lost a close one, 22 – 26 in an exciting match.  The U18 match saw a very tight first half.  CW managed to edge ahead in...