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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,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
The Thrill of Victory - Euphoric, CW's U18 BC Champs! The brotherhood that is rugby. U16 foes show respect. This photo depicts the respect that the game of rugby teaches. Abbotsford and CW lads battled to a hard-fought victory for the visitors in last Sunday’s...
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...
Every Picture Tells a Story!
Photo - John Richardson Last week this site offered a reward for the Photo-of-the-Day. Unfortunately, entries were not forthcoming but the excellent work of John Richardson, with his permission, is being offered to show a couple of his shots from the day. John’s photos do have a price to...
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
GROWING THE GAME A shout out today to the following Island clubs- Cowichan Piggies; Comox Rapids RFC; Velox RFC; JBAA and CW RFC. These clubs have taken on the role of providing opportunities for girls and boys to be introduced to, and play, the game of rugby. In times when it is very rare...
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. ...
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...
Errata - Saturday's Card
DINNER VENUE - PAVILION, 6:30 7:00 CANADA vs ENGLAND on the BIG screen HAPPY...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
BIG RUGBY DAY SATURDAY AT THE HOUSE This Saturday Abbotsford RFC visits Windsor for a day of Age Grade Boys rugby. This event was cancelled last year due to inclement weather. Abbotsford will be bringing 2XU18 teams, 2XU16 teams and an U14 team. CW will have 2XU18 teams with a little help...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Shaye Ogurek, Unsung Hero – On & Off the Field Shaye (and "CW") – in her element. Today we bring our readers a great article to kick off the season. We recently sat down to learn about a CW pathway athlete that has maximized her rugby experience while completing her degree in...