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Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
NOTABLE ALUMNI IN THE HOUSE JULLIANNE ZUSSMAN 'Zuss’ has been honored with the refereeing pinnacle of her trade. This week’s announcement from World Rugby that Julianne will be the Woman-in-the-Middle for two upcoming matches in the Pacific Four Series on 11/4, USA vs NZ, and 17/4, USA vs...
Monday's Musings
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY It was a great day on Saturday to welcome Acalanes HS/Lamorinda RFC boys U16 & U18 teams to the House of Windsor. The majority of the lads who play with their H.S. also play for Lamorinda club, a member of the NorCal R.U. Although there is this connection, the boys played...
VALENTINES
As we ponder love on this day, our thoughts go out to the families of two of our club's finest gentlemen. The late Tom Browne, former Principal of Parklands Secondary, head coach of our men's Threepeat BC Premier Champions and mini rugby guide for many years and the recently deceased,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
Our Deepest Feelings of Sadness and Support for the Tumbler Ridge Community. COMING HOME Today we bring news of some meetings that have already been held and others which are upcoming regarding the Oak & Palm Society’s drive to achieve a property that is in Oak Bay, close to the House...
Saturday Prognostications
ALUMNI WEEKEND STARTS EARLY Simon Pacey prepares to slice through gap against the Bays, circa 2002! Simon will be in the House this Saturday and would like to see any of his OLD teammates! Pacey played with CW men's Threepeat teams at the turn of the century. Simon, who came from New...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
(Credit - Canada Press) 2025 in Review JANUARY A record Tree Recycling program. Passing of stalwart supporter and scorekeeper, Hugh Creighton. Straith’s Fine Clothing on...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
SEASON'S GREETINGS On behalf of the President, and the Board of Directors of CWRFC, this site wishes all our SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, and PLAYERS a joyous season of celebration. Christmas season brings a lengthy lull in the seniors’ schedule, a time to reflect and gather, but mostly to...
Monday's Musings
It Takes Two to Tango! We offered rejoicing for our Boys U18 BC Champs last blog. Today we would like to honor all the BC Age Grade Finalists. It is interesting to note James Bay Girls, and Abbotsford Girls playing in both the U16 and U18 Finals and CW Boys playing in the U16 and U18...
SEASON's HALF TIME HUDDLE
(photo credit - Shelly.) IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A TEAM It being the mid-point of a season that has not produced a great deal in the way of winning results for our senior men, I have gone looking for positive outcomes, of which there are many. Let me begin by stating that our...
Weekend Docket
CW Premier men will travel to the North Shore to play Capilano.This is a rare scheduling, to have a mainland and Island team play away and home games in the first half of the season. In fact, I cannot recall such an occurence and wonder just what the BCRU intent was. Neither club has had...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
GALA RECAP IN PHOTOS This was a night when connections were renewed, and new bonds were forged among alumni, players, coaches, managers, volunteers, and friends—across the entire CW program. Stories were shared, enthusiasm was renewed, and new hopes and aspirations took shape — including for...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
It's all about the GALA! JOHNO GALA NIGHT TOMORROW ON-LINE AUCTION INACTION - STILL SEVERAL GOOD DEALS HERE Ocean Rambler Charter Fishing Adventure for 4 8-hour Full Day Charter Available from December 1 to May 30, 2026 Subject to availability. Departing Oak Bay Marina 1327 Beach...
Despite Desparate Days for Men
Five Senior Teams Posted CW senior men and women have a full slate of games tomorrow, commencing at 11:15. Women’s Premier action kicks off agains the visiting Meralomas at 12:15 and the Premier Men play Burnaby at 2:30. The women will test Lomas who are proving to be the real deal with...
Yes, there is rugby!
(Credit Kelsey McKinnon) There will be no senior mens and womens teams playing in town this weekend however, there will be rugby galore on Sunday when CW age grade teams take to the pitch for games against James Bay. NSMT take to the pitch in Romania tomorrow morning,led by Lucas Rumball...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
GALA - ON LINE AUCTION BIDDING A few tickets remain (only a few!) for the CW Annual Fun(d)raiser Gala Dinner & Auction. The event is being held at the Bard and Banker on Thursday, November 20th, 2025. Doors open at 5:30, food service begins at 6 pm! Whether or not you are attending the...
MONDAY'S MUSINGS
Saturday, a Rugby Day. OFF THE PITCHSome forty plus sponsors and 20 Club members met for lunch on Saturday to celebrate the continued success of CW rugby. Over 150 mini players registered, and a further 350 age...
WEEKEND KICKOFF
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY of OAK BAY REC CENTRE Long-term vision and community involvement were two outcomes from a thoughtful speech given by Chris Hyde-Lay, recognizing Brent Johnston’s induction to the Community Wall of Fame today. The words expressed how important our rugby club is in...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
(Photo - John Richardson Images) EVERY DAY'S A RUGBY DAY! We're back! Opener today brings a correction to a recent post. Johno's Induction this Friday to the Oak Bay Wall of Fame, will take place at the Oak Bay Rec Centre NOT OB Council Chambers. The event starts at 11:00 a.m....
FURTHER UPDATES
We bring readers today's CW News after two weeks of frustration with the website! Out of commish being the cause of our server, and some Ruggernut user error!! Apologies - enjoy today's read. (photos, Keith Wells.) ...
Around CW
GALA FUNDRAISER - UPDATE AUCTION ITEM # 2 - TWO NIGHTS @ TOFINO BRICK COTTAGE Located across the road from Chesterman Beach, the Brick House is a unique three-bedroom home situated on a lush one-acre property. Clad in old brick, the Brick House features an open, vaulted main floor...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
AUCTION SAMPLE #1 More items will follow, however today's blog is primarily to inform intended patrons that tickets for our unique Fun(d)raiser Gala are selling rapidly, some 200 on the books at this stage and there is only limited availability. You must act quickly if you wish to be a part...
Johno Gala Dinner and Auction Fundraiser
• Door Prize - Trip for Two to London, England• All Food and Drinks Included (5:30 pm - 11 pm)• 100% of Proceeds to Club-Related Initiatives EVENT REGISTRATION - HERE After an astonishing pre-release to sponsors we are pleased to release 200 tickets NOW for CW’s annual Johno Fun(d)raiser...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW YOUTH - SEASON OPENER COACHING SYMPOSIUM CW took the initiative to invite a consortium of talented coaches to spend a day with our youth last Sunday. This was on the heels of a very successful clinic recently conducted for “#10’s” by Canadian International and former CW player, Ander...
MONDAY'S MUSINGS
WELCOME BACK TO WINDSOR A RUGBY DAY - LET THE GAMES BEGIN Saturday saw a host of activity at the House of Windsor. It started with the Mighty Minis already registered for the season. The player-coach ratio was significantly low, so good on the volunteers. It was great to see the boys...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
WELCOME BACK TO WINDSOR Saturday, September 6th and Sunday September 7th – Welcome to Windsor Weekend ALL CW teams, representing some 500+ active members, will have some involvement in this weekend. Senior teams will play scrimmages on Saturday the 6th vs James Bay, at 1 pm and 2:30 pm on...