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Monday's Musings
(One that got away!) A Really BIG 'Shoe' What a show this week should be! Men and women will be back at it on the practise pitch tomorrow for the weekend’s matches. Our Premier Women travel to UBC on Saturday and our Islanders Men play Comox at The House of Windsor and the Reserves...
Don't Miss the Boat!
Week in and week out readers of this site are exposed to what CW rugby is all about, in fact this year we celebrate a Decade of Presence on the Web. Every year it becomes increasingly expensive to run a rugby club with increases on every turn, from increases of player insurance fees; union...
Monday's Musings
PLAYER OF THE YEAR CW congratulates Brandon Schellenberger who has been named the winner of the Phil Mack Award for the Indigenous Rugby Player of the Year. Last year U.Vic’s, Crosby Stewart won the inaugural presentation. We applaud the work that Thunder Rugby and its Patron, Phil Mack,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
THIS SPORTING LIFE! Just in case you cannot get to our Fundraiser Dinner and may wish to bid on any of the exciting “items” available, we start today with that on-line opportunity. TIGHT LINES LANGARA LODGE A ‘bucket list’ for any fisherman, avid or not, the sheer beauty is worth...
BIRDS BURST BUBBLE
"Throttled" short of the line! Once again, we had the Sage on the sidelines last Saturday. The following is his take on the affair. Reserves: CW 10 UBC Braves 68Half time: CW 5 UBC Braves 41 Basically the score at half time tells the tale. On the day it was two teams clearly...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
"Takin' Care of Business" Tal Bachman is currently absent from the pitch as he travels with his dad, Randy, on his current; ‘Every Song Tells a Story’ Tour. In talking about the tour, Randy, (Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive) describes it as….”Basically my story and the intertwining...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
One of the joys of being the main writer on this site is the fact that there are heaps of stories pertaining to our own players that can populate the site. Unfortunately, oftimes there is simply not the time available to bring readers all of the unique nuances provided by our own players....
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
ODDS & ENDS - Up to the Armpits in Christmas Trees! Just a reminder that Tree Chipping will continue this coming Saturday and Sunday at Windsor Park, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Spread the word. Go, CW! Dates for Your Calendar Premier Season Kicks Off. Opening Matches will be Vs Westshore...
Get Rid of Your Tree and Help Ceedub!
Christmas Trees can be dropped off Saturday and Sunday Dec 29th and 30th 10am to 4pm at Windsor Park, ( Rose Garden corner ). Payment by Donation. Donations are critical to assist running CW's many programs. Thanks to CW sponsor, Bartlett Tree Experts....
'Tis the Season
Xmas Lunch at the Temple December 2018 Guido the leader…..Jonesy and Knaggsie rounded out the triumvirate, hosting a feast at the Temple for all to enjoy. Many came….many enjoyed…..many laughed…..most were hounded by old embarrassing stories that were well embellished. ( e.g. Jonesy’s...
'Chappy' Retains the Chair
Matt, in a formal role. Last night, Matt ‘The Chaplain’ Gordon was re-elected to serve the club as President for another term. Matt has given much to Ceedub since his joining some ten years back. During this time, he has been coach, player and administrator, certainly a “giver back”. This...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
RUGBY CLINIC – MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYERS UVic will be hosting a Rugby Clinic in conjunction with the National University Men’s Championships and District-Wide Pro-D Day, this coming Friday on the turf field beside Carsa Gym between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Although the description below...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
My interest was recently piqued when chatting with a club member who was present at the Million Pound Game in Toronto. What on earth was the Million Pound Game? In brief; “marketing of Rugby League in Canada”! Had the Toronto Wolfpack won the match against the London Broncos, they would have...
Monday's Musings
MEN'S RESERVES Today, a few words from The Sage on the sidelines. It was a beautiful day at the House of Windsor……sun and blue sky and green grass…..awaiting the team from Port Alberni as they pulled up in their Black Beauty….over the years a vision for any Home Team to expect a tough...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Growing the game. Earlier this week CW took some flak from some sources for stymying the game. We would be remiss were we not to respond to such accusations. It’s good to have a whipping boy. Whipping boys around the BC Premier League include but are not exclusive to referees, import...
Monday's Musings
Stretching the point! On a personal note – always good to be at Hornets RFC, as one of the 1968 “re-founding fathers” I can usually bump into an old mate or two and on this occasion it was Bill Dryden. A good support group of Used-to-Bees was on hand as usual and Nanaimo, your ground, lights...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Further scores from the weekend...... From Coach Spenny we have the following report of the U19’s opener against JBA. This age grade has been increased from U18 to U19, not sure of the reasoning, maybe Head Office has hopes of better retention figures, we’ll see. “The weather broke to...
Monday's Musings
Minis Kickoff Another Season. Another season of CW Mighty Minis kicked off yesterday and this presents an opportunity to thank Anne Jones and husband, Jason who have been the glue that for some eight seasons has ensured the success of the Minis program. This fact is unknown to most of...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
We received plenty of compliments and comments on this week’s Musings header photo, featuring Mozac Samson in CW colors and recent captain, Doug Fraser in Vikes colors! These two players competed against each other last weekend, Zac in Wolfpack colors and Doug in Bears uni. The photo was shot...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
BARKWILL HOISTS THE SPOILS! Although Ruck and Maul is taking a summer hiatus, there a few items of interest that have met the eye recently. First and foremost, the Seattle Seawolves (7 – 2) claiming the initial MLR trophy in a come-from-behind victory over the Glendale Raptors (8 – 1) in...
Monday's Musings
Headed To New Zealand The latest has Anton ‘The Magician’ Ngongo off to N.Z. Anton will ply his trade with Oamaru Old Boys Club in North Otago. Ceedub wishes him all the best and we throw in this body of work that could not fail to impress most coaches. The Magician has worked hard on...
Our Man in New Zealand
Had word recently from CW’s, Jordan Ford, giving it a go in Canterbury. Jordan had the first half of the season at the House of Windsor but as many young men are wont to do, packed his bags and headed to the Mecca of Rugby Football – N.Z. Jordan has picked up with Timaru and from his report,...
Monday's Musings
PUTTING THE SEASON TO BED This writer has to thank all those who dressed for the Men’s Prems this season for a job well done. One firstly thinks of the multiple-season stalwarts, Braddock, Thornber, Heppy and Ollie and a few others with not as much seniority. Then one reflects on the likes...
Monday's Musings
BARNARD CUP WINNERS. 2017-18. It is with our deepest sympathy that we offer the most sincere condolences to the family of Elliot Eurchuk, for their recent loss. Circumstances of this sad loss can be read HERE. We offer the President’s message which summarizes matters for our CW Family, I...
Authors of Our Own Demise?
Those darn Vikings! A word of THANKS, from the Captain. “Last Saturday it was bums in seats, this Saturday it was boots on ground.” Captain, Nathan Stewart has responded graciously on behalf of the club’s players for the generosity of CW’s patrons. Yesterday, our two men’s...