Fifteens
Monday's Musings
Prems M-o-M, Merlin M'Cloud. Photo credits, KEITH WELLS ALUMNI DAY saw many memorable faces in the House. The visitors were mostly male that I recognized, as that is the main component of CW’s history to date, although Premier men’s game referee, Julianne Zussman was a wonderful addition. ...
Another Quadruple-Header
ALUMNI WEEKENDDare I cast any outcomes? Play will start on Saturday on Field #2 at 11:15 a.m., when our 4 – 4 women’s Divvies will be in action against the 7 – 0 Comox Kickers. The Kickers, back in November, did just that to our ladies, winning by...
Monday's Musings
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY It was a great day on Saturday to welcome Acalanes HS/Lamorinda RFC boys U16 & U18 teams to the House of Windsor. The majority of the lads who play with their H.S. also play for Lamorinda club, a member of the NorCal R.U. Although there is this connection, the boys played...
VALENTINES
As we ponder love on this day, our thoughts go out to the families of two of our club's finest gentlemen. The late Tom Browne, former Principal of Parklands Secondary, head coach of our men's Threepeat BC Premier Champions and mini rugby guide for many years and the recently deceased,...
Monday's Musings
“The Joy of Victory ………. (Credit, Keith Wells.) MIXED EMOTIONS. Joy started with the first match of the day when CW upset the James Bay women Ist Div team, contrary to predictions from this pundit. The final score was 19 – 17. I did not witness any of the action, so I will try to suss a...
Saturday Prognostications
ALUMNI WEEKEND STARTS EARLY Simon Pacey prepares to slice through gap against the Bays, circa 2002! Simon will be in the House this Saturday and would like to see any of his OLD teammates! Pacey played with CW men's Threepeat teams at the turn of the century. Simon, who came from New...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
FILL THE HOUSEYOUR SATURDAY QUADRIPLE DOCKET WOMEN DIVVIES VS JBAA 11:15 WOMEN PREMS VS SEATTLE RFC 1:00 MEN DIVVIES VS JBAA 12:45 MEN PREMS VS JBAA 2:45 AGE GRADE SEASON WINDUP CW Youth recently wound up their season with the Annual Awards Dinner. Some 170 players, coaches...
Monday's Musings
BURNABY BOUNCES VISITORS The hosts were hardly hospitable on Saturday last, doing away with our Premier Women 22 - 14 and doubling our Men 24 - 12. CW and Burnaby always battle bravely with Saturday being no different but a strong women's pack and a lively men's backline was the...
Monday's Musings
LET THE GAMES BEGIN Two sets of eyes were needed in the early going on Saturday, however, as predicted, on Field #2 CW’s men’s Divvies earned a winning record at 5 – 4 with a 25 – 14 victory over the Rippers – the Aussie vernacular not achieved on this day! I did catch glimpses and it...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Tough Opponent Initiates Second Half. CW men will begin their “second half” on Saturday when both teams will face the visiting Ravens. UBCOB are somewhat of an enigma this year with their Div. 1 team, a perennial finalist, winless to date! It is hard to fathom how a club’s Premier team can...
Monday's Musings
RUGBY RETURNSRugby kicks off the second half at the House of Windsor this Saturday when the VIRU Crimson Tide Senior Women will take to the pitch against Vancouver Thunderbirds at 1:00 pm. CW's Caitie Mc Nally & Ed Knaggs will constitute some of...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
(Credit - Canada Press) 2025 in Review JANUARY A record Tree Recycling program. Passing of stalwart supporter and scorekeeper, Hugh Creighton. Straith’s Fine Clothing on...
Monday's Musings
It Takes Two to Tango! We offered rejoicing for our Boys U18 BC Champs last blog. Today we would like to honor all the BC Age Grade Finalists. It is interesting to note James Bay Girls, and Abbotsford Girls playing in both the U16 and U18 Finals and CW Boys playing in the U16 and U18...
Monday's Musings
Jordan Tait had a good outing. "A Great Afternoon of Rugby" As predicted pre-game, so it came to pass. It was a great afternoon if you were one of the fans of a graduating Viking rugby player. A good note to go out on! Even this pundit who played in the days when size did not matter,...
LINEUPS
Gavin on the go!Teams have been announced for tomorrow's contest at UVic. CW has the pleasure of introducing Mason Pederson, a prop who has played a half-century of MLS matches. With a Belmont Shores youth background and University of Arizona...
Crosstown Rivalry Renews
Easson & Gamage Vs Sutherland and Bowd. The last meeting between the Vikings and CW was last season, resulting in a CW victory, 38 – 21. Matters are not as clear cut this year, with the Tricolors experiencing tough going. UVic barely has their nose ahead on the table, so there will be...
Monday's Musings
There was the first half…CW Vs CAPILANO The match started with some real promise for CW, despite Caps opening the scoring about eight minutes in. CW responded after an alert tap penalty and Gavin Kratz bulled his way over, roughly midway through the half. Caps notched a penalty in the...
Monday's Musings
SPARSE CROWD WITNESSES WINS A Pair for Prems- Home Cooking Does the Trick! The table was set with the women’s team. Burnaby and CW brought two very different approaches to determine the outcome in a most entertaining match. The outcome had the fans biting their nails. The Lakers focused...
Premiers at the Park
Circa 2017. How opportune to come across this picture, featuring one of two honored guests at last night’s Gala Supreme, in action against Burnaby. Our premier women go against the Lakers today @ 12:15 at the House of Windsor. Both teams are tied on the ladder, with Burnaby having a game...
Monday's Musings
CLUB LIGHTHOUSE TEAMS POST SPLIT Saturday was a full day of rugby at Windsor. The men’s Colts, mixed and mingled with the ‘Rising Tide’ – a pre over 40 group of prospective Ebb Tide guys. The final score resulted in CW’s favor, but the hit out was enjoyed by all in the spirit...
Despite Desparate Days for Men
Five Senior Teams Posted CW senior men and women have a full slate of games tomorrow, commencing at 11:15. Women’s Premier action kicks off agains the visiting Meralomas at 12:15 and the Premier Men play Burnaby at 2:30. The women will test Lomas who are proving to be the real deal with...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Although the only senior game last weekend was against Comox for Div 1, there was action aplenty on Sunday at the House for Age Grade boys and girls when James Bay came crosstown. The U14 girls took to the pitch against very strong opposition and succumbed in a tough showing. The U 16 girls...
Monday's Musings
Beny-Sur-Mer Cemetery, northern France. NEVER FORGET! Today, I quote from the Sunday Telegraph (UK). “Canada’s purely voluntary contribution to the cause of freedom was perhaps the greatest of any democracy. Almost 10% of Canada’s entire population of 7,000,000 served in the armed...
Yes, there is rugby!
(Credit Kelsey McKinnon) There will be no senior mens and womens teams playing in town this weekend however, there will be rugby galore on Sunday when CW age grade teams take to the pitch for games against James Bay. NSMT take to the pitch in Romania tomorrow morning,led by Lucas Rumball...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
GALA - ON LINE AUCTION BIDDING A few tickets remain (only a few!) for the CW Annual Fun(d)raiser Gala Dinner & Auction. The event is being held at the Bard and Banker on Thursday, November 20th, 2025. Doors open at 5:30, food service begins at 6 pm! Whether or not you are attending the...