CW Rugby
Castaway Wanderers - Annual General Meeting - October 21, 2021 @ 8:00pm - Call in Details
The Castaway-Wanderers RFC Annual General Meeting is Scheduled for Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 8PM PDT. All Registered Members of the CWRFC community are invited to participate in the AGM. Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, this meeting will be held via online conference...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Three Musketeers! CW Across the Leagues CWRFC has espoused the notion of following the path from Minis to Internationals, for some time. It is interesting to observe some of the outcomes of this notion, ensuring players have had quality coaching and attention to personal growth along...
Monday's Musings
Support Our Sponsors Mother Nature Welcomes Return of Rugby A Windsor Park bathed in sun, supporters’ banners displayed, scoreboard turning over, field prepared by regulars, Shep, Morley and Bogey, the indominatable Peter Kilshaw and Gord Hawkins, the CW Face at the Gate, cajoling a...
Hornets in the House
John Braddock will deservedly, Captain the Firsts tomorrow when they take on the Nanaimo Hornets at The House of Windsor at 2:30 p.m. It has been a long time between drinks for the men and The Faithful. Speaking of drinks, there will be no license tomorrow and to view from the balcony...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
The spirit of rugby - a game for life! A couple of reports and pix trickle in today from what was obviously, a most enjoyable day of interclub rugby on Sunday last and the weekend before, being had by all – Age Grades – boys and girls. The smiles on the faces tell it all and love...
Monday's Musings - Rugby Returns
CW's Mike Finneman and Grady Bowd in action for the VIRU Crimson Tide. (Photo Credit, BC Rugby News; National Rugby News) STEM THE TIDE......... oops, THE PRIDE!! Coastal Cup action on Saturday was almost as perturbing as Canada NSMT RWC action, with the Tide dropping a major...
UPCOMING ACTION THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY, 8TH - HAPPY HOUR. 4:00 p.m. TRIVIA NIIGHT. 6:00 p.m. PRIZES! (Vax card needed.) SATURDAY, 9TH – TURKEY TENS at Juan de Fuca. Men’s and Women’s play commencing 10:00 a.m. JUNIOR GIRLS host Abbotsford and Bayside at Windsor Park in 7’s action, commencing at 10:00...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW & the SPORT INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE Recently CWRFC was awarded a grant by SIRC for honouring the importance of coaching and the club’s athletes. SIRC was incorporated in 1973, SIRC, the Sport Information Resource Centre, is Canada’s leader and most trusted partner in advancing...
Monday's Musings
Westshore hems in the Skipper. Credit, Alisatair Howes. Saturday, Another Rugby Day – Exhibition Rugby Continues Saturday was a great afternoon, typical Fall weather with sun shining and temperatures lowering. CW/JBA played Westshore Combined 1st/2nd Division for bragging rights for the...
Rugby @ Westshore RFC
Club Captain, Chiz & Schelly take on the Valhallians (aka Westshore RFC) Big Rugby Day tomorrow!! CW faces Westshore Rugby in exhibition play for all grades. Matches kick-off at 11:30 and 12:45. The games are slated to take place with ample time for fans to get to Westhills Stadium to view...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Our Monday Musings recorded the return of Senior Men’s rugby. On Sunday last, it was the time for our Age Grade coaches of our boy’s and girl’s teams to rejoice in their return to action. Westshore RFC hosted and organised a day of Sevens competition for Youth from U14 – U19. 18 teams...
Monday's Musings - Rugby Returns
From the “eye in the sky”, CW’s Klash videos proceedings at Wallace Field after commandeering U.Vic’s ‘Cherry Picker’. Three matches were on display under sunny skies and a large crowd of rugby-deprived, rabid fans assembled. Klash, obviously not acrophobic, taped the main matches and we may...
SATURDAY - FINALLY, A Rugby Day!
12:45, UVIC Wallace Field. CW Vs Norsemen. It has been two years since these two teams met, with The Tricolours edging out the W on that day. CW will field a couple of Premier players, subbing in and out however the core will be Division 1 and the exhibition contact hit-out will be great for...
Monday's Musings
Bravo Brennig! It was great to watch 7’s again this past weekend, compliments of CBC. CWRFC was very proud to have four chaps and one young lady who have worn the Tricolour, on show. None of the newcomers on the men’s team disappointed and the many newcomers to the women’s team also had...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CLUB DAY - MASSIVE SUCCESS Despite inclement weather, a great group of players, male and female, from Minis to Seniors, parents, coaches and a smattering of fans turned out to be part of Saturday’s CW Club Day. The day culminated with a solid hit-out between the senior men, Team Carson...
UP & RUNNING! CLUB DAY, SATURDAY.
LOCKED & LOADED It takes a village to raise a child and an army to run a rugby club. Check OUR PEOPLE and view the interesting bios – an army of volunteers, ready to roll. From our Mini Director, Dave Hill to Head Honcho, Director of Rugby, Ken Goodland, including Directors of Girl’s...
Monday's Musings
CANADA MEN TAKE ONE SMALL STEP Canada’s NSMT took a step in the right direction in qualifying for the 2023 RWC when they defeated arch-rival, U.S. Eagles on Saturday. Coming from behind, the men notched a 34 – 21 victory and overcame what had been a rather large monkey when they defeated...
JUNIOR GIRLS WANT YOU!
CW Girls Rugby is a well-established program that was started in 2011/2012 with only 12 girls. The program now supports a ‘girls only’ development format for athletes ranging from the U14 to U19 age grades with well over 60 girls now participating. CW is a leader in girl’s rugby development in...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW YOUTH GET UNDERWAY Coach, Morgan & U15 Boys Tuesday saw the commencement of our Youth programs for the coming season. Both men’s and women’s senior programs are also underway. The club wishes to welcome all newcomers – experienced or novice. Our coaches across the board, have...
JUNIOR BOYS READY FOR RUGBY
Registration is now open for the 2021/22 Contact CW Junior Boys Rugby Season. We are looking forward to welcoming you all back to the pitch for what should be a regular contact rugby season! Registration takes place electronically and you can register HERE. Should you have a question...
Monday's Musings
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WOMEN'S HEAD COACH ANNOUNCED
CWRFC is very pleased to annouce the appointment of the Women's Head Coach for the coming season, Caitie McNally. Caitie first discovered rugby in high school in Guelph, Ontario, where she quickly fell in love with the community and competition that comes with the sport. She continued on to...
SATURDAYS WERE MADE FOR RUGBY
COACHING CREW COMPLETE Director of Rugby, Ken Goodland is pleased to announce the addition of Ciaran Hearn to the Men's Coaching Team for the coming season. Hearn will serve as Assistant Program Coach for backs and skills. The men will field three teams in competition this year and...
VALE - KANE STRAITH
CW wishes to offer our deepest sympathy to the Straith family having learned of the recent passing of Kane after a courageous battle with illness. Kane was a “late bloomer” to rugby, having excelled at soccer, basketball and a variety of other sports in High School. He had been introduced to...
Monday's Musings
CANADA MEN NO MATCH Canada’s NSMT lost heavily to England last Saturday by a score of 14 – 70.The first try came in the first minute and the try line parade continued, unabated for the next seventy minutes. Contrary to a report from Rugby Canada which lauded the positives from the lineout...