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B.C.R.U. Recognized as Provincial Union of the Year
"> Castaway Wanderers offers their congratulations to the officials, member clubs, volunteers and players who are part of the B.C.R.U. At the R.C. Annual Awards Dinner on the weekend, B.C. was recognized for this prestigious award. Congratulations, all. ...
Classic Confrontation
It's all about an old boot that belonged to this man - some might say, a "Golden Boot" for that was exactly what it was on many an occasion. Gareth Rees, grad of SMUS, donated a "trophy" that has become emblamatic of arguably, the power of Victoria High Schools rugby, some years ago. ...
Deserved Recognition
CW congratulates Dave Docherty and Bruce Howe who were recently recognised by U.Vic by being inducted into the Unviversity's Hall Of Fame. Apart from the long list of achievements and service to UVic and Canadian rugby as players, coaches, psychologists, exercise therapists etc., etc., the two...
Preview of Final Home Games
Tomorrow, the Lomas visit Windsor at the end of what must seem like a nightmare to current and former players of this long and storied sports club. Their demise this year has served notice to all clubs as to how fragile our existence at the Premier level might be. It would appear...
We Are Fam-i-lee!
Noticed recently, after a Mighty Thurds contest, the above father/son duo – Kyle and Greg Armstrong. It piqued our interest about this young man from Ontario, Kyle Armstrong. We nabbed Kyle for a brief interview. Kyle started playing back in Grade 9. He moved to Victoria as one of the...
Supporters' & Sponsors' Beef & Beers
Reminiscent of pre-Pavilion days of Pies & Pints Luncheons, CW will be hosting a Supporters' & Sponsors' Luncheon for Social Members and Members of the 20 x 20 Club this Saturday. You will be contacted and will need to respond to facilitate catering. Lucky Draws for CW swag will take place and...
Miracles On Ice???
This past weekend was a bye for the boys before the final push toward the playoffs. Saturday took many of the players off the pitch on onto the ice for some shinny. Oak Bay Recreation Centre was the scene of some quaility skills displayed off the pitch. Scotty Franklin proved he was a...
Player Profile - Meet Hubert Buydens
Let’s start with a “younger” Hubert’s likes and dislikes, or at least his opinions as a Saskatchewan Husky, back in University days! .......then Hubert at work! The Ruggernut recently caught up with Hubert on a B.C. ferry and “put him through his paces” and we bring...
Vale - Victor Naysmith
Thank you to all of those who helped organize and for those who attended last Friday night's celebration of Victor Naysmith's life. In particular, Ken Goodland for organizing the venue, Brent Johnston, for spreading the word and Rush Dalziel who cooked for the large crowd assembled. We...
Birthday, Numero Uno!
March is the month of CW RUGBY.COM's first birthday. Twelve months ago we reviewed our website's direction and future and made the move to use Squareflo as our provider. Long time Wanderer and NSMT player, Charlie MacLachlan, hosted our previous site for five or six years and it was...
Adios Los Barbs
CW offers best wishes, buenos la suerte, to OBHS Barbs as they depart on Saturday for their tour to Argentina. Captain, James Carson leads his Barbs, supported by a solid crew of Tricolors, on an adventure of a lifetime. The boys will cross continents and the mighty Andes to challenge...
Beardos Woo Crowd!
The Annual CW Fun(d)raiser Dinner was another resoundng success. The Organizing Committee and CW Exec. wishes to thank everyone in attendance, those who donated and those who successfully bid on a number of priceless items. To those that missed it....see you next year. Highlights of...
Unsung Hero - On The Field
Clayton Daume’s youthful appearance belies his 34 years. The glint in his eyes and his infectious smile seem to be ever present whether he is talking about teaching or coaching his SMUS students; talking about or playing with the pride of his (and wife, Amanda’s) life, seven month old,...
Hearn, Human Wrecking Ball As CW Hits Trifector
Saturday 1ST March was a good day for the Tricolor. The ones managed a bonus point win over current semi-finalists, Rowing Club, when they added a last minute try. Rowers earned a bonus point in a well played First Div matchup. In the main game, CW let loose with an eight try barrage, headed...
A CW Triple Header
It's gonna be a beaut! There will be three very BIG happenings for the Club this weekend. Firstly, on Saturday at 1:00 and 2:45 the senior men take on the Vancouver Rowing Club, an up and coming team in the BC Premier League - a club which has its First Divvies well ahead of The Tricolor...
It's That Time Again......
Blow off the winter blues at the Annual Club Fun(d)raising Dinner. The event this year will be held at Uplands Golf Club. We would ask that the CW Nation gets behind this event and purchases ticket(s) for the event, single $125, couple $200. Better yet, organize your own table of eight or...
The Raven Tests The Young Guns
UBCOB's Premier team waited til later in the day to perform. They took on Mike Shelley's U20 group at Westhills. It was a well attended event with proceeds from funds raised, going to the Judah Campbell Foundation. The Ravens came away, 29 - 24 winners. It was pleasing to watch four...
Saturday, Saturday Night's Allright
We bring to our reader's attention the above story of a young man who suffered a catastrophic rugby injury. Judah has shown his tremendous tenacity by coming a long way with his road to recovery. His injury was such that his rugby insurance did not cover him for partial...
Cel-e-brate Good Times,.......Come On!
CW Family offers its best wishes to Girls' Coach Marley Riordan (and husband, Pat), on the birth of their second child, a daughter! Marls will actually have to take some time off from coaching-'onya, Marley! Also, over the holiday season, Captain Tieds announced his engagement...
Around Ceedub
Final weekend for tree shredding. Thanks for your support to date. Remind your neighbours! Saturday, Sunday; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Boys and girls, aged 14 - 17. Reminder of Vikes Academy, starts tomorrow at 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. @ Wallace Field. Bargain prive - ten...
Shred Those Trees!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10:00 - 4:00. WHERE? Windsor Rose Garden. Donation appreciated. ...
Unsung Volunteers - Giving Back
It is appropriate at this time of year when giving is so important, that we end our final interview for this year in the series of "Heros", by introducing our two U8 Mini Rugby Coaches - Ed Knaggs and Tom Browne. We'll kick it off with Ed. CW: How long have you been associated with CW or...
You Bring 'em; We Chip 'em!
CW embarks, if you'll pardon the pun, on its annual tree chipping fundraiser on Sunday, December 29th. In conjunction with Bartlett's Tree Service, the all-you-need-to-know-about-trees-business, we will be collecting trees at our home ground at Windsor Park on 29/12 (noon - 4:00 p.m.);...
Christmas Spirit
Pictured, The Prez & long time CW stalwart, Dick Hales. A tip of the Ruggernut's cap to club dudes giving back to our community. Firstly, to those who helped "fill the Salvation Army bell", undertaking their shift under chilly conditions - great stuff. Then it was at dark in the Oak...