CW Rugby
Les Rouges Allez-ed Pretty Good
Although it probably was a foregone conclusion, the French victory was a mere touch of icing for this pundit after two weeks of meandering in Belgium and Normandy where I experienced the genuine honesty and respect of the French people for Canadians who fought in the two wars. The French...
Game Report - CW women vs Cowichan
Senior Womens - vs Cowichan - 48 - 5It was another solid performance by our new Women's team and we are starting to see some great synergies in the team. Cowichan is a strong team with solid runners in the forwards and back line that offered both direct and strong attacking lines and...
CW vs Nanaimo - 1st Division mens - game report
A grand day was had Saturday September 12/15 as both CW Women’s and Men’s Div 1 team traveled together by bus to Nanaimo for two games. The Women did well with a win on their first outing supported by a squad of 16 under the guidance of team Coaches. See their game day summary on this...
CW 1sts and Women's teams to Nanaimo this weekend
The season is upon us with Castaway Wanderers vs Nanaimo Saturday September 12th.The 2015/2016 CW Women’s team will play their first game with Kicko Off 11:30 followed by CW Div 1 Men’sn team with a 1pm kick off. It is great to see a Women’s team again in CW colours. Their training sessions...
Monday's Musings
We start this week's article on the positive note especially on the verge of the start of the RWC (which will see high viewership from youth) and the kickoff for many club youth programs around the province. As professional sport is always front and centre in our news in North America, we...
Tiedemann Performance Lauded "Outstanding"
Pictured here is Andrew Tiedemann scoring another try against his old club, UVic. Tieds scored his first try for the Nats yesterday, after 33 caps. His try was the lone Canadian tally in a 16 – 15 “upset” victory over higher ranked, Georgia. Canada, ranked #18 got the better of Georgia,...
Monday's Musings
TRAINING COMMENCES SEPTEMBER, 1ST. REMINDERS – Women practise 5:45 p.m., Men practise 6:15 p.m. at Windsor. SEASON OPENERS – Women @ Nanaimo, Saturday, Sept., 12th; Men Div 1 @ Nanaimo, Saturday, Sept., 12th. RUGBY 101 An introduction to the game of...
Thus Endeth the Drought
Glasgow’s, Fraser Lyle, circa 2012/13 Well, it will be a happy group of bandits wending their way across the Atlantic today, nursing bumps and bruises but travelling first class, compliments RWC! Although this writer did not get a download, with the original plan by RC going awry when the...
Cudmore Duly Honored
This pundit likes the looks of the squad selected to do battle against Glasgow Warriors tomorrow. It is the first time the coach has had an opportunity to look at some possible combinations for upcoming RWC matches. Highlights are DTH playing against his "old" club; Cudmore deservedly as...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Today, our blog features a bio of another one of CW’s U18 players, off to the U.K. – Carter White. C.W. recently had an opportunity to catch up with Carter and pose a couple of questions. What school do you attend? C.W.: I’m currently in Grade 12 at Oak Bay High School. When did you first...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Today, our blog features a bio of another one of CW’s U18 players, off to the U.K. – Carter White. C.W. recently had an opportunity to catch up with Carter and pose a couple of questions. What school do you attend? C.W.: I’m currently in Grade 12 at Oak Bay High School. When did you first...
Monday's Musings
Professional Rugby Former Australian sevens coach Michael O’Connor, says coaches will be “knocking the door down” to take the team to the Rio Olympics following Geraint John’s shock resignation on Monday. It’s a setback for the Australian sevens program with less than three months before...
Dust 'Em Off!
Late-breaking but bring your cleats for a game......Sunday @ Windsor. 11:20 – 11:45 Game 1 – Velox vs. CW (U35) 11:45 – 12:10 Game 2 – Ebb Tide vs. CW Masters (Over 35) 5 minute break 12:15 – 12:40 Game 3 – Velox vs. JBAA (U35) 12:40 – 1:05 Game 4 – Ebb Tide vs. Barbarians (Over 35) 5...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Scholtzie Returns @ Limerick Sevens This weekend, The Maple Leafs have been drawn into a pool with Munster, Wellington and San Francisco at the Limerick Sevens. “The main thing is the quality of opposition which will really challenge all of our players,” Coach Middleton said. “We’re looking...
Wholesale Changes for Tomorrow's Tussle.
Coach Crowley has made twelve starting alterations to the team that lost to Tonga, in preparation for the highest ranked P.N. opponent, Samoa. The teams will do battle at BMO Field, To., tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. (PST), televised live on TSN #5. This will be another test to see just who can do...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
OFF TO ENGLAND – PLAYER PROFILE BRANDON SCHELLENBERGER With CW’s U18 Boys preparing to travel to the U.K. later this summer, we thought it would be appropriate to profile a few of the lads and we start with Brandon. Brandon first started playing rugby at Middle School at Colquitz, he...
PAC NATIONS CUP OPENER
After watching Australia’s Wallabies nip RSA’s Springboks as a curtain-raiser, it was certainly anti-climactic, sticking out the Japan/Canada match, won by Japan, 20 – 6 with a lone try. It was a frustrating game for Canadian players; the ref (who was short of his “A” game); one assistant ref...
Representative Action Ramps Up
Our Man in the Middle - Raymondo Barkwill Canada, the lowest ranked of a “mid-group” of nations (#17), embarks on an ambitious RWC build up tomorrow when they take on #13 ranked, Japan in San Jose in Pacific Nations Cup action. The game can be viewed at www.worldrugby.org. Kick-off 5:00 p.m....
A Tragedy in the Rugby Community
It seems like an age since this morning's blog post, welcoming Wallington Grammar School and the excitement of Thursday's match for our boys. Tonight we have the very sad announcement that the team has returned to the U.K. following an accident that occured during a scheduled swim at...
Monday's Musings
Medal Mania at Pan Am's. Canada’s Women’s Sevens second home-soil appearance for this season, was pure gold as they routed the U.S., 55 – 7 to win the first-ever Women’s Pan Am title. The side surrendered only a mere nineteen points over six games in the competition. One simply cannot find...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW Men's Coaching Team for the Coming Season CW’s President, Don Swainson, has announced the coaching team for men’s rugby for the coming season. Don offers; “We are pleased with the strength of our coaching and management staff. We also have good numbers of returning elite players and...
Monday's Musings
CRC’s MAC TIER CUP CHAMPS Prairie Fire and CW’s, Adam Bontus Hoists the Trophy High Despite it being “old news” we will offer our two bits on the recent CRC Championship. Congratulations to the Prairie Fire who knocked off four time winners of the MacTier Cup, Ontario Blues, 33 – 25. Under...
Welcome to B.C. Rugby, Annabel Kehoe
The British Columbia Rugby Union Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Annabel Kehoe as the new Chief Executive Officer of BC Rugby. Prior to joining BC Rugby, Kehoe was the Director of Business Development at Rowing Canada Aviron, where she was tasked with...
Friday Fun Facts
Where in the world is Jake? A noted absence from the B.C. Bears announced squad for CRC’s was the name of Jake Ilnicki. Transpires, that with a little bit of sleuthing via Riley, we found him turning up as a regular front row starter with Sydney’s oldest established First Grade club,...