Canada Rugby
Wednesday's, "Ruck & Maul".
Excitement abounds as we welcome the Cherry Blossoms and their record of seven wins on the trot. Coached by noted Aussie, Eddie Jones and assisted by Leigh Jones, the Japanese side features a much more confident group of players than ever before with players who can call New Zealand,...
Hassler Headlines - Again!
CW's, Kleeberger on the loose on Saturday. The weekend that was, saw over 1000 B.C. rugby fans take in a display provided by National incumbents and “wannabees” at Klahanie Park yesterday. It was a game which had two ebbs, with “Canada” breaking out to a 26 – 7 lead early in the second...
Hassler's Harangue - Game Day
We bring you Jeff Hassler's take on today's action. It sums it up perfectly. Enjoy the game, no matter what side of the fence you are on....
Bang For The Buck!
What a deal for you if you are planning tomorrow to take in a plethora of men’s talent in action at Klahanie Field to celebrate the 125TH birthday of the B.C.R.U. Kick off will be at 4:00 p.m. Prices; Parking = $5; Youth 12 & under = $10 and adults = $20. Let’s hope such generous pricing for...
There You Go!
(Compliments of CW videographer Shaun Barry) So long, it's been good to know ya....it is inevitable in this age of professional rugby football that successes are rewarded financially and so it has come to pass for National Sevens Coach, Geraint John. John has given Canadian Rugby good...
Who's Who In Canadian Men's Rugby?
National coaches have been putting fifty young men through their paces at Westhills over the past four days. The players are in Camp from everywhere! It looks like nearly all of the best available talent is present. Of interest, is the fact that fourteen of these players have either in the...
Sevens Try of the Year
Well, we brought you the tries in the running in an earlier article and the votes are in and tallied. Trainor Wins Try of the Year! WOW! Not much in the way of superlatives to add, the try tells...
A Saturday Without Rugby!
After a close loss to England in Pool play, 5 - 10, Canada Women came back on Day #2 at Amsterdam to defeat U.S.A., 28 - 19 but lost out to Australia, 0 - 17 in the Cup Semi. In a close battle for third place, Canada nipped "The Chooms", 10 - 0. This result places Canada in third place overall...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
We kick off today's news with our best wishes to the NSWT Sevens, playing the IRB final leg tournament in Amsterdam this weekend. The ladies, looking to retain their current third place standing, find themselves in with England, Brazil and hosts, The Netherlands. We will keep tuned for...
Sevens - Series Wrap
Hats off to well deserved selection to the "Dream Team" after the London Sevens Tourney, to Canadian Captain, John Moonlight and the irrepressible, Phil Mack. This selection was thoroughly deserved in the eye of this pundit. There is voting for the Sevens Try of the Year and Canada's,...
Bonus For B.C. Bears - Argentina in June?
It seems that finally the emphasis placed on the CRC's by Rugby Canada as a pathway for elite senior mens players, is starting to stick on the west coast. It is a rather unique year for B.C., as we celebrate the 125th year of rugby in the Province and a number of special events are in place. ...
Blazing Answer to Cup Omission
Canada's NSMT Sevens team should be the toast of the town today after an excellent day of rugby in London town and commensurate results. Although there may have been some doubts as to where the team that played in Glasgow went, they were stuffed down any critics throats today, with the...
What Happened to Canada?
Game one - Three tries to two, Samoa wins, 19-12. Game Two - Come from behind (0-19), with a brace from Braid, Canada d. U.S.A., 22-19. Game Three - Must win to stay in Cup play. Unforced errors and errant pass then missed tackle after good turnover ball, allow Kenya a second try at...
Mack Hits 50
CW congratulates Phil Mack on his 50th Sevens Tournament and his 856 points over an eight year span. The boys will want to put in a good one for him, starting "tonight" in London. Despite what might appear as an “easier” Pool, a closer analysis would give a very guarded opinion. First up,...
A Final Word on Glasgow
Firstly to the Cup game. N.Z. would have rolled any team the way they played in this game. The extra six minutes was something that had not been experienced before by Canada. Jones’ try will remain cast in memory for a long time. They had the gas but it was not the Perfect Storm it needed...
Sevens Heaven
A fitting semi with hosts, Scotland taking on this increasingly impressive Maple Leaf mob and the prize is - first ever visit to a Cup Final. Tackles were sure from both teams and a plethora of penalties was called in this "tight as a trapeze wire" contest. Finally Braid broke clear only to...
They Do It Again!
What a joy to wake up to! Canada's NSMT team on top of the table going into their Vs England, final Pool match. Canada opened with a huge win over newcomers, Japan, 52 - 0 and ultimately, it was the differential that placed them in #1 and thei fifth tournament in a row to qualify for Cup...
Thursday's Ruck & Maul
Red sky over Glasgee Toon, thanks to Debbie Moonlight.......according to all reports the boys are ready and rearin' for tomorrow. Best of luck to the whole Krew. Canada vs Japan at 11:36 local (6:36am ET/3:36am PT) Canada begin their Glasgow campaign against a team full of confidence...
Local Rugby Stars
We start by recognizing the achievements of CW and Canada's, Gareth Rees and his selection to the National Sports Hall of Fame. The photo displayed here is the jubilant Rees after his successful conversion to defeat Wales at Cardiff Arms Park. Gareth's achievements for Canadian Rugby are many...
Can Am Women's Cup To Canada
Hats off to our NSWT who manufactured a HUGE come from behind win today over arch rivals, U.S.A. Bolstered by some players and insight to Canada's tactics for this series, the U.S. came came out flying and soon had Canada under the gun. Their forwards were very visible in the early...
National Women's Team Take The Victoria Stage
We have been void around our CW site this week but open today's posting with a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our NSWT on their lop-sided, midweek victory over the U.S. by a score of 51 - 7. This eclectic summary of play (credit to Mark Bryant of BCRN), gives the viewer an insight as to what...
Tuesday's Ruck & Maul
NSWT IN ACTION Canada's Women play U.S.A. today at 3:30 at John Leckie Field, Shawnigan Lake School.....FREE!! CANADA U20 MEN Vs JAPAN Canadian U20's play Japan this coming Thursday to save some face in what has been a disappointing Junior World Championship, with no hope...
One More Step - Albeit, A Shaky One!
KEENAN HORTON CROSSES FOR #11 & RUNNER UP FOR TALLY TOPPER This week, we revert to an excellent report from the B.C.R.U. communications man, Andrew Smith, who saw the match. Unfortunately, (maybe, fortunately, for CW players, the club was unable to have a scribe at this one.) Watching...
CW's Ciaran Hearn Selected As NSMT XV's Player Of The Year
CW congratulates all of Rugby Canada's Award Winners, announced on Thursday at the Annual Awards Dinner, held this year at the Royal B.C. Museum. Without recognizing each individual, we give special mention to NSWT 7's P-O-Y, Jen Kish; NSWT 15's P-O-Y, Kelly Russell; NSMT 7's P-O-Y, John...