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Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
BRENT JOHNSTON A Celebration of His Life A date has been set for a gathering to celebrate Brent’s life. The event will take place in a zoned area on the pitch at Windsor Park, Oak Bay, on Saturday, May 24th, commencing promptly at 3:00 and concluding at 5:00 p.m. The affair will...
Monday's Musings
"Despite shunting a few, no advantage was mounted" TOUGH DAY AT THE OFFICE It was a very different CW Women’s composition than that which defeated Westshore, 22 – 19 at Windsor two months ago. A depleted selection headed to the west shore to face a strong home team in the BCRU Semi final...
"Saturday is a Rugby Day"
Tomorrow our Premier women take on Westshore at their home base at Juan de Fuca field. It will be a huge challenge for the ladies, with unavailability of players. That being said, the leadership core of Emily Samek, Chanelle Challenger (what a great name for a rugby player!) and...
VALE - BRENT JOHNSTON
VALE – BRENT JOHNSTON It is the saddest of days that brings our readers the saddest of news. It is with heavy heart that we announce that the Atlas of CW Rugby, Brent Johnston, has passed away. Brent called himself a “fixer”, and this man of amazing humility, kindness, energy, enthusiasm...
ODDS & ENDS TIE THE SEASON TOGETHER
Pictured with coaches are the Johnny Shepherd Award winners- Bronwyn, Ollie and Zec. Whilst on the field results on the weekend were not what might have been hoped for, things off the pitch were exemplary. For starters, this writer offers bouquets to MCs of the Player Awards Dinner,...
MONDAY's MUSINGS - HARDWARE GOES WEST
(Honest toil from two deservees. Credit, Norm Le Bus) Westshore were loaded for bear and although the contest was bookended by CW scoring from Easson and Fatt, it was all Westshore in between, comprehensively compiling 43 points primarily earned on the back of Isherwood who chipped in a...
Monday's Musings
Credit - John Richardson images. HOWARD'S RAIDERS REPELLED! A couple of points as a precursor to this report. This match was for the Gerwing Challenge Shield. CW completed its fourth defense which is a record number of successes by any VIRU club since the inception of the Shield. ...
Monday's Musings
John Richardson Images Bear Truly TamedThe scoring in this one started early, and in contrast to what has often been the case this season, it was in CW’s favor. Bowd scythed...
Monday's Musings
Charity Williams notches the century - Rugby Canada VANCOUVER SEVENS - A DECADE LATER The stage was well set with the announcement of the Canadian national team selections. No doubt, fans had high hopes with nine silver medalists being available. Day #1 produced the success hoped...
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
(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
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...
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...
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
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,...
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...
The GOOD, the BAD and the MONDAY!
THE GOOD Amazing! Boys’ youth rugby was on display at Windsor on Sunday. The action was in the VIRU semi-finals. CW was the victor in U14, U16, and U18 action. U14 BOYS It was CW with a healthy total vs a Comox team that battled bravely to score three second half tries. This was a...
A Weekend of International Bragging Rights
Will it be NZ or France; South Africa or England; Australia or Wales; Ireland or Argentina; Italy or Georgia; Canada or Romania; Scotland or Portugal; or our “own” Canada or USA? CW’s Premier women face Seattle RFC tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. This match will be preceded by CW VS JBAA women in Div. 1 &...
SACRIFICE
“They went with songs to battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Let's Get the Vibe Back! CW Women face UBC women in two games and Meralomas RFC in one game at Windsor Park this coming Saturday. The Premier men have a week of R & R and an introspective look at getting the wheels back on the track. The 1st Div men play the Norsemen at UVic. ...
“NO DOUBT”!
(Photo, Rugby Canada.) Captain Tessier puts her side in front in the second half of last week’s match vs #1 England. There was “no doubt” about this try. “Doubt” is the word for today’s diatribe. A definition of the word runs the gamut from hesitation to indecision, to uncertainty. I...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Abbotsford Come With Numbers. Last weekend our Age Grade Boys had a great interclub visit with Abbotsford RFC. Big thanks to our guests for making the trek and "growing the game". A fun day for all. This Sunday sees our U16 Girls host a North Island team, followed by a Pumpkin...