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BRENT JOHNSTON - A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE ALL THE DETAILS 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 be uncomplicated as Brent would have wished, and it will...
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...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
MEN COMPLETE THEIR RUN Two weekends back CW men travelled to VRC's Brockton Park to take on the Meralomas RFC. We apologize for this very belated summary of the match. CW started promisingly, posting first points with a try in the corner from a Bowd diagonal. But that was all she wrote as...
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,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
A BANNER YEAR – UNLIKE NO OTHER This season has seen a trifecta of amazing contributions towards the benefit and growth of CW rugby. A new field, a new storage shed, and new lights are the legacy of many, but Brent Johnston must be honored as the guiding light of all three projects. ...
Beware of the Wounded Bear!
Credit - John RichardsonIt's a quadruple-header tomorrow at James Bay. The women play early games in Div.1 & Div.2, followed by Divvies men and Premier men. This pundit has nothing to slip with the early games and comments on the main match are...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Let there be light! CW turned the switch on to new training field lights last week. The lights will give wider illumination at a greater energy reduction and also ensure safety for youth and seniors to be able to better use the practise area. Thanks to Oak Bay Municipal electricians for...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
RUGBY RETURNS - A FULL SLATE Saturday will see a women's triple-header at Windsor. Action starts at 11:30 with Division 2 playing UBC 2 on the east field and Div 1 playing United simultaneously on the west field. United have nine competition points and CW, 6. The main game will k.o. at...
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...
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...
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...
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,...