CW Rugby
Minis Resume
Under 8's to Under 12's boys and girls resume the "second half" of their club mini rugby season at Windsor Park tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Speaking of mini rugby, CW is making an appeal for assistance with schools' annual mini programs, running from late Februaury for about twelve weeks (and we...
Another Prescript To Saturday
A very special event which will be occurring at half-time tomorrow is the presentation to Anton Ngnon of the very first, “Step Ahead” scholarship. The scholarship has been sponsored by Roger Robinson of Touch Lounge. Roger, who, in conjunction with CW has generously donated what we hope will...
Rugby Returns
This Saturday rugby will return to Windsor when the visiting Seattle Saracens take on the Tricolors in an exhibition game. Saturday’s contest is going to be a hard match…a mini International! Readers may well question the task of winning, based on pre-Christmas form but of course the Saracens...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
SEATTLE, A WHO’S WHO OF U.S. RUGBY. Today we will take a look at some of Seattle’s players. Seattle RFC has a long 49 year history, (1966 founding). In 1971 Old Puget Sound Beach RFC formed. Finally, in 2006 Jeff Lombard’s (well known in Victoria), OPSB merged with Seattle and the club became...
Monday's Musings - Seattle, A Saracens Satellite!
This week the site will bring readers a series of blogs that will provide some background about Seattle, this coming Saturday’s opposition in an exhibition match. Seattle is coached by Justin Fitzpatrick, in his second season with the club. Season #1 produced the following successes;...
Going Nowhere!
The photo depicts the black wall of Port Alberni defence! The teams concluded the first half at a score of 17 - 14 to the hosts and that was how it stood as iron clad defences dominated a second half that may have left the visitors with a BIG what if? Congratulations to Port for a...
Wednesday's, "Ruck & Maul" on Thursday!
CW Visits Port As depicted whenever you play the Port, it is a game of character and only the toughest stand the test for hopes of victory. Port Alberni is a great club to visit. With their own field and clubhouse which exudes rugby atmosphere, both the on field and off field experience is of...
February Fun
CW Annual Fundraising Dinner February 28, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. - Midnight Victoria Golf Club 1110 Beach Drive A new twist on an annual classic. This upscale 'Casino Royale' themed fundraiser, is a hip, must attend event with delightful door prizes, live entertainment, swag, passed...
"You're Off To Vegas!"
There has been so much doffing of the cap lately, the elbow's seizing up! Announced this past weekend, B.C. Boys teams for Vegas Sevens. U18's have Anton Ngongo & the U17's have Jonah Hall, Brennig Prevost, Brendon Schellenberger and Gavin Kratz with Brayden Tate as non-travelling spare. What...
Monday's Musings
CW is pleased to congratulate KEN GOODLAND on his recent appointment as Rugby Canada’s Coordinator, National Player Development and Talent ID. Although Kenny is not a west coast native son, he could almost be deemed to be after 14 years in Victoria. Ken came to CW after he had finished his...
Enterprising Encounter
A doff of The Ruggernut’s cap to The Hornets and Tricolors for a very entertaining match at The Park testerday. The contest started with signs of rust, as balls were dropped and decisions were “iffy” but energy was not lacking. Many of the faithful had all eyes on Frisby and an early...
Canada West U17 Selects
“Canada West” has announced a squad of 28 players who will assemble at SLS on February 27th, with “Canada East” to select a National U17 team. We are thrilled to announce eight Tricolors and a CW manager of this group and wish them all well at the final trials. Pictured are Brayden Tate,...
Heady Company
Further to this week’s R & M blog about women’s rugby, we bring the reader great news about CW’s, Caroline Crossley. Caroline started as a mini player and in recent years has sky-rocketed to the top of B.C. Age Grade teams. After being identified by Rugby Canada in the Summer-2013...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
The year in review would have to have the performances of Canadian Women’s teams in both VII’s and XV’s as arguably, the top achievement. Further to this, Canada will be hosting a leg of the Women’s World Rugby VII’s Circuit in April. This tournament will take place at Westhills Stadium in...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
'twas the night before Christmas. What a present for Ken and Lauren Goodland, baby boy, Cian! Heard tell, a good-sized little bloke to add to the Tricolor Nursery. Thanks to those who stepped up to ring the chimes last Sunday. A kettle amount of just shy of $600 was raised on The...
Swag Sale - One Day Only
Stocking Stuffers??? CW hoodies, touques are IN and can be purchased today (only while supplies last) from 8:30 a.m. til 6:00 p.m. at Vital Health Pharmacy, 1825 Fort St. (Fort and...
'Twas the week before Christmas......
Schnell & Riordan on the attack! Anna Schnell, coach of CW’s Girls program was an elite player on an elite Burnaby Lake Rugby Club squad in her playing days. In her six seasons (2004-2010), Schnell was a dominating force as Burnaby Lake won three provincial championships. She also led B.C. to...
A Decade of Dining With Guido
From all those present, a reciprocal 'THANK YOU' to Guido and Knaggsy. Guido always reminds us at this time of year to be thankful and in kind, he throws an opportunity for seasonal fellowship at The Temple. 'onya, Guido - another hit!...
Chalking 'Em Up!
A tip of The Ruggernut's cap to Sean Duke. Dukey surpassed his team mate, John Moonlight's try tally in Dubai last week. Duke, at 26 promises to be around for a while yet to add to that total. 109 tries is a formidable total and ranks highly amongst the list of all-time try scorers on the...
Monday's Musings
Tip o’ the Tricolor Cap TO VELOX U16 BOYS, ISLAND CHAMPS. This was a tale of two halves yesterday at Windsor. Velox came out very committed and were worthy leaders, 21 – 0 at the half, only allowing the hosts out of their own territory on three occasions! Done and dusted? Far from it. The...
Under 16's Vs Velox, VIRU Final
CW's U 16's play Velox for the Island title tomorrow at Windsor at 12:30 p.m. The winner will also be deemed as the third place finisher in the B.C. "League". Good luck to Kratzie and his boys. On a rugby-starved weekend, this would be a good watch...see you there. The...
Unsung Hero - On the Field
Recently, one of Tye Haight’s team mates came to The Ruggernut and suggested he deserved recognition. We got to thinking about Tye and agreed with the suggestion. Tye is in his fourth season with CW but exemplifies those characteristics of a great club guy. Two seasons back he was voted Thurds...
Monday's Musings
Barnard Cup Congratulations to UVic on a fairly comprehensive victory in last Saturday’s Barnard Cup, 35 – 17. Although the tries scored were relatively close, 4 – 3, the margin was clearly in favour of the students. The hosts led 17 – 5 at the half when it was virtually done and dusted....
APOLOGIES
We apologise for a sequential error of blogs on our site. This error cannot be corrected until business hours tomorrow. In the interim, we congratulate U.Vic's Vikings on their comprehensive Barnard Cup victory, yesterday by a score of 35 -...
Wednesday's, "Ruck & Maul" on Thursday!
https://cwrugby.com/photos?topic=16830 We invite you to view the on-field efforts of our boys and girls U18 teams in weekend performances. The boys battled Capilanos for third place in the province whilst the girls travelled to Cowichan for the Island Championship. The girls amalgamated...