Club Dinner
Errata - Saturday's Card
DINNER VENUE - PAVILION, 6:30 7:00 CANADA vs ENGLAND on the BIG screen HAPPY...
Monday's Musings
New Link With Oz Established CW's, Jace Peters has found himself on the pitch with the NSW Country, Cowra Eagles. The Tricolours have a great link with Casey Dunning's home club, Nelson Bay Gropers in NSW and we now extend our link to the Central West of NSW. Strangely enough, Cowra plays...
Wednesday’s Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
CW Vs WESTSHORE THIS SATURDAY The women’s teams will face off at Windsor Park at 12:45 this Saturday. Westshore, annually arise from the ashes of pre-Christmas sparse going, every February. This year is no exception, noting their 73 – 12 win over Seattle at home last weekend. The Valkyries...
Premier Women Start Campaign Emphatically!
CW’s Premier women travelled to Vancouver last Saturday to play UBC “Thunder”. This is the UBC Div 1 team that played in the hybrid season and qualified for Premier play, - so not UBC's strongest team. 29 to 0 at half, 53 to 0 at full time for CW. CW scrummaged strongly, winning three tight...
Monday's Musings
(Photo - Rugby Canada) VANCOUVER SEVENS- WEEKEND WARRIORS CWRFC congratulates Caroline, Sophie and all of their team mates on their ‘underdog victory’ in the bronze medal match yesterday, defeating Australia by a score of 19 – 14. Earlier, they had squeaked by the USA, 12 - 10 in...
Monday's Musings
WINNER OF LUCKY DRAW FOR SEVENS TIX Congratulations to Fay Vintcent who won tickets to the Vancouver Sevens this weekend after purchasing a table of ten for our upcoming Fun(d)raiser on May 10th. If you missed the lucky draw, don't miss the event! BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE The event will have...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
JUST ADDED TO THE AUCTION BLOCK Smelt Bay Beach House, Cortes Island. Up to eight people for a four night stay. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms FIVE STAR vacay. This is a deluxe auction item and a great one for a “team bid”. CW has 339 youth and mini players registered; this would be an ideal...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
GOT YOUR TICKET? HERE MARCH 9, 6:00 p.m. UNION CLUB ISLAND ITEMS ON THE BLOCK (Photo - Blake Barrington) Butchart Gardens VIP Extravaganza. Four VIP tickets with reserve seating to the Fireworks. Gourmet picnic...
ON THE AUCTION BLOCK
TICKET PURCHASE TODAY & TOMORROW GIVES ENTRY FOR SEVENS TICKET DRAW GET YOUR TICKET HERE CW ANNUAL DINNER & FUNDRAISER ANGLER’S DREAM TRIP FOR TWO - Langara Fishing Lodge 4-day trip to Langara for two with airfare, accommodations, meals, private guided 20’ boat every day and care...
Monday's Musings
Plotting the “Second Half”. CW’s men have been hard at it, preparing to cause a few surprises in the “second half”. The mood has been upbeat as the men move into Islander action on Saturday, January 27th against Nanaimo Hornets at Windsor, to be followed by a controlled scrimmage against...
Monday's Musings
All That Is Good About the Game Last week the writer had the privilege of attending the club’s second Annual Junior Awards Banquet. The event was attended by some 150 players and their parents. CW Junior Boys & Girls have just completed a most rewarding and successful season and it was a time...
NEXT ON THE DOCKET
CW's Annual Fun(d)raiser Dinner & Auction When: Saturday, Mar 9th. Bar opens at 5:30pm. Dinner at 6:30pm. Where: The Union Club, 805 Gordon St. Who: CW Community (19 years of age and older). Tickets: $150 per person; $280 per couple; $1350 per table of 10 people....
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
YOUR PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER - VANCOUVER SEVENS* Watch with like-minded friends (CW in Section 221)* Support your club (15% of sales)* Cheer our men and women at a fun-filled event.* Buy your tickets now. Simply...
Monday's Musings
A FUN(D)RAISER KINDA NIGHT And so, another successful Fundraiser has been put to bed! Attendance, fun, new relationships built, a few tall tales shared, and $ raised via the generosity of those in attendance. Several of our sponsors were in attendance. Today, we give a few shout-outs...
BUCKET LIST GALORE
CW's Annual Fun(d)raiser Dinner & Auction Tickets sales have been brisk! A big thank you to all who have committed to attending. If you still need a ticket or want to sponsor a CW player to attend, please do so ASAP. Seats are available but selling fast! The Live Auction portion of the night...
Monday's Musings
Riley snags one at The Mac MEN BREAK BAGEL It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day………… The “second half” of the season opened last Saturday with three CW teams in action. The men’s 3rd Div. Islanders visited the Brit Lions in Vancouver. A club that merged from Ex Brits and Red Lions, some...
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
STACK 'EM UP! Seems like the chipping service provided has had a great response to date. With the Festive Season finally coming to an end, we remind supporters that the service will be available again this weekend, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Rose Garden, Windsor Park. Not much else...
'Tis The Season....
Yesterday afternoon saw a gathering of some of Rugby’s best at the Temple for "Guido's Christmas Lunch". Sponsored by Guido Danger with tons of support work by Ed Knaggs and Ian “4 Try” Jones ….the return to a sit down lunch was well attended. Consistent with tradition, each person present...
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
Two perennially strong sides struggling in the Premiership to date, CWRFC (1 – 2) and Burnaby Lake (0 – 3), will lock horns at Windsor Park this Saturday. Last Saturday, Joshua failed to help the CW Visitors at Jericho Park when UBCOB Ravens racked up a host of points whilst the Lakers dropped...
Reviewing the Season
Yesterday whilst gathered at Crappy’s Corner to raise a celebratory toast to the life of Ivor Hughes, a group of coaches of the Junior Men’s Age Grade program was espied. The chaps were reviewing the season and progress of their teams. I received this summary for posting to...
Monday's Musings
VIRTUAL AWARDS NIGHT Some 75 players, coaches and club aficionados took part in what is the new reality, last Saturday evening. In current times, Zoom has become a vital component of business survival and so it was with CW Rugby. The Chaplain was able to acquire license for the evening 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...