CW Rugby
Fiji (and CW Prem Men) On Fire!
We bring readers this short video to show where our senior men played yesterday – Starfire Stadium, under the lights! It was the scene of a plethora of points with CW Prems coming out on top 65 – 49! In the curtain-raiser The Divvies lost a close one, 30 – 33 but earned two bonus points in...
Men's Wellington Sevens
WAIKATO STADIUM Canada opened their campaign with a welcome return by Fuli and he celebrated with first blood. Spain went ahead and Kaay replied for a final score of 12 - 12. It now looks like whatever the differential between Spain and Japan and Canada and Japan will see one team go on to...
ROAD WARRIORS
Both CW men's and women's teams find themselves on the road tomorrow. Our women face another trial when they meet Burnaby at the Lake. Last week CW was 'clinic-ed' by Westshore, as was Burnaby, by Caps. Our game reporter quoted from Julia Folk as to "lessons learned and experience gained"...
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...
Westshore Fires on All Fours
On a fine January morning, with sun peeking through brewing rain clouds, the CW Premier Women stepped on to their home turf for the first time in 2019 to play their rivals, Westshore. The game began with a “flubbed” kick-off to create the game’s first CW scrum, which saw a huge Westshore...
Men Post a Pair
One that got away! The Reserves started promisingly enough for the hosts when from a tap penalty, Kanty sent Makaroff (former CW mins and juniors!) for a 40m burst and Westshore was under the cosh. After some 4/5 penalties, referee Blackwood issued a “yellow”. From an ensuing scrum, #8...
Hot Time at the House
Tomorrow promises hot times at the House of Windsor with three senior games. Starting at 11:15, the CW Women will face current B.C. Champs, Westhore, in what promises to be torrid action. These teams were very evenly matched in pre-season hit-outs although the combinations of...
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....
Monday's Musings
"The Boys Are Back in Town" CW will field its three senior teams against cross-town rivals, Westshore, this Saturday as B.C. Premier action resumes. The Women’s Premier competition will feature six teams this season with the addition of UBC. CW finished strongly last year and have...
Monday's Musings
CW ALL OVER! Co-coach of Canada’s U18 Men, Scott with Jacko, Zack, Elvis, Josh and Max Canada’s Maple Leaf Sevens completed the Punta Del Este Tournament yesterday in not too stellar fashion. This development group went 1 – 5 over the two days, finishing in eighth place out of...
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....
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Through One Player’s Eyes We recently met up with Ray Barkwill and hit him up with some questions about pro rugby in North America. Ray has often been featured with one story or another on our site and we are very proud that he chose to wear CW colours when he first came west from...
Monday's Musings
Pro Rugby Precedes Santa to Town! A good crowd on what was not the most pleasant of evenings took in the Seawolves Vs Tide game on Saturday at Westhills. The first forty minutes were interesting and competitive with a 19 – 7 differential going in the Visitor’s favor. The second stanza...
MLR CHAMPS in TOWN
"CW's" Ray Barkwill Jubilantly Hoists the Spoils! VIRU CRIMSON TIDE Vs SEATTLE SEAWOLVES Seattle Seawolves will take on Vancouver Island’s Crimson Tide tomorrow afternoon, 4:00 p.m. kickoff at Westhills Stadium. The Tide, an amalgam of Island Premier teams has not been assembled for...
'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...
Unsung Hero - On The Field
Kelton Dawe is in his second season with the club, having joined us after a brief stint in Vancouver, after arriving from Nova Scotia. He has not always been available due to demands of work but whenever he has been on the pitch he has been very visible in either the lock or back row spots and...
Monday's Musings
B.C. CHAMPS REPEAT VICTORS Anybody who took in the B.C. U19 Men’s Final yesterday could not quibble with the fact that for 80% of the game the victors displayed a style of rugby that was incredibly effective and efficient in such inclement conditions. To risk playing expansive,...
Voting For Player-of-the-Year
Received a tweet from Rugby Canada; "It's that time of year!🏆🗳️ The voting for the 2018 Player of the Year award is open now until December 20th, 2018. A huge congratulations goes out to all of our phenomenal nominees!🏉🍁 #RugbyCA" Vote for your favorite Male VII's and XV's player...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
V.I. CHAMPS A few words from Coach Spenny The Boys U19 B.C. Final will be held at McDonald Park, this coming Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The opposition will be the Ravens club from Vancouver, who will also have their U16 side in the Final against JBAA as the curtain-raiser. The...
Monday's Musings
B.C. CHAMPS! (Déjà vu all over!) One week later we find ourselves congratulating this side again. Our heartiest congratulations today to our CW U19 Girls, Provincial Champs. The girls defeated Abbotsford, 45 – 10 yesterday in Cowichan. We’ll try to pick up snippets during the week,...
'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
CW YOUTH - U19 ISLAND CHAMPS The U19 Final last Sunday was a rematch of the previous weekend’s road trip for the CW team when they travelled to Comox. With the wetter conditions, the going was to favour the North Island style of game. As the game progressed, it was clearly evident that the...
This Has A Nice Look To It!
Today, we call upon The Sage on the Sidelines for a take on the weekend matches. “Saturday past saw CW men on the road for the first time this season. The Lomadome was the venue, facing a Reserve team that sat atop the table, undefeated and a Premier side in the cellar. The coaches, knowing...
Monday's Musings
HUBERT HITS HALF CENTURY Today we bring readers a couple of human interest stories, going back into our archives for content for one and pilfering a great story from Rugby Canada’s website for the other. Last Saturday in Marseille, Hubert Buydens suited up in a Canadian jersey for the...