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CW Vs WESTSHORE THIS SATURDAY The women’s teams will face off at Windsor Park at 12:45 this Saturday. Westshore, annually arise from the ashes of pre-Christmas sparse going, every February. This year is no exception, noting their 73 – 12 win over Seattle at home last weekend. The Valkyries...
Premier Women Start Campaign Emphatically!
CW’s Premier women travelled to Vancouver last Saturday to play UBC “Thunder”. This is the UBC Div 1 team that played in the hybrid season and qualified for Premier play, - so not UBC's strongest team. 29 to 0 at half, 53 to 0 at full time for CW. CW scrummaged strongly, winning three tight...
Monday's Musings
(Photo - Rugby Canada) VANCOUVER SEVENS- WEEKEND WARRIORS CWRFC congratulates Caroline, Sophie and all of their team mates on their ‘underdog victory’ in the bronze medal match yesterday, defeating Australia by a score of 19 – 14. Earlier, they had squeaked by the USA, 12 - 10 in...
Monday's Musings
WOMEN WARRIORS This week’s game reports commence by featuring our Women’s Divvies who broke their bagel, on the road at Cowichan. The women proved that last week’s improvement was no fluke, coming away from the Pig Pen with a 19 – 14 scalp. The Cowichan club borrowed players from Westshore...
STRONG PACK FOR THE MAC
(John Richardson Images.) CW plays James Bay tomorrow for the third time this season. The teams have split the previous two encounters, each winning an ‘away’ game. Back in September, a youthful James Bay squad opened their campaign on the right note, defeating Ceedub, 38 – 28. A month...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
GOT YOUR TICKET? HERE MARCH 9, 6:00 p.m. UNION CLUB ISLAND ITEMS ON THE BLOCK (Photo - Blake Barrington) Butchart Gardens VIP Extravaganza. Four VIP tickets with reserve seating to the Fireworks. Gourmet picnic...
Monday's Musings
Madi Jumeau - not to be denied! CW Opens with Banner Day On what was a club ‘first’ in history, five senior men’s and women’s teams crossed ‘The Pond’ to do battle with two leading Vancouver clubs, UBC Women and Meralomas Men, on Saturday last. Both Premier teams from these clubs...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Two Decades of Memories It was twenty years ago when the Meralomas and CW met in the BCRU semi-final, a bout which lasted for three overtime sessions before a winner was declared. Should you wish to know a little about this one, ask D-o-R, Kenny. And so, these two storied clubs do battle again...
CW WOMEN OPEN THEIR ACTION
As rugby fever kicks off again, the Castaway Wanderers Women’s teams are set to embark on a thrilling journey as they continue into the 2024 season. Both the Premier and Division 2 women's teams are preparing hard for an action-packed encounter this Saturday. The Premier Women will be...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
READY TO RUMBLE - ONE...
Monday's Musings
Plotting the “Second Half”. CW’s men have been hard at it, preparing to cause a few surprises in the “second half”. The mood has been upbeat as the men move into Islander action on Saturday, January 27th against Nanaimo Hornets at Windsor, to be followed by a controlled scrimmage against...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
(Photo credit, The Times, December, 2023.) And Some That Is Not So Good! Wow, body cameras on junior soccer referees! What’s next? I draw reference today to some further Christmas reading of another interesting article by former England International, Stuart Barnes, in The Times, (Dec....
Sale Schellshot!
Canadian Women continue to stay in the news in the UK club rugby scene. This week it was Julia Schell and Sophie de Goede. Sophie continues to be a “T(ry) – A – G(ame)” player, scoring another tally and setting one up with a skillful offload. Soph was again in the team-of-the-week All...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Ollie scores! Rugby Reflection – A Bird’s Eye View! Received one comment about a recent blog re MLR being arguably stronger with a new Miami franchise and a relocated from Atlanta to Los Angeles franchise, and the loss of the lone Canadian Toronto Arrows franchise. The point I should...
It's A New Day - It's A NEW YEAR!
OFF THE FIELD Over the Christmas Break, the idea of resurrecting our “Unsung Hero” feature was mentioned in conversation over a bevy. We composed some questions and sent them off to Ed Knaggs. Today, we share Ed’s response. Enjoy! “A hero is not always someone who basks in the limelight. ...
MERRY CHRISTMAS
SUPPORT VICTORIA CHARITIES BOXING DAY CHIPPING Should you be off in search of snow, we will have our shredding service available for you! Drop it off at Windsor Park Rose Garden, 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. LAST MINUTE GIFT - VANCOUVER SEVENS DEAL TICKETS HERE MLR...
Monday's Musings
CHRISTMAS SEASON - A TIME FOR THANKS While we move into the Christmas seasons it is a time for gratitude and reflection. Castaway Wanderers Rugby club would like to take this time to thank all of the hard-working volunteers who have pitched in to make CW the premier rugby club in Canada. ...
Monday's Musings
“We Are the Champions” Three teams representing the club at the BC Finals left Victoria early yesterday morning to test themselves against the best of the mainland. Can the reader imagine fifteen-year-old boys having to drag themselves out of bed at 5:00 a.m. to ride for two hours to play a...
Get On The Bus, Gus!
Let's get those in this picture on the bus! There are still some seats on the spectator's bus on Sunday. CW Executive has decided to treat the cost of the ride! [FOOTNOTE: People under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. CW takes no responsibility for any supporters travelling on...
Bowd's Boot Keeps Boys Unbeaten
Grady Bowd has laced them up in three matches this season and the boys have won all three, in no small measure due to Grady! Last Saturday’s victory over Capilanos also produced a bonus point. These two storied combatants opened on a beautiful afternoon of rugby weather with the flow going back...
Monday's Musings
NSMT Captain and Toronto Arrows mainstay, Lucas Rumball. News released by The Province today has confirmed that the Toronto Arrows, Canada's only team in the professional, North American Rugby League (MLR), has folded due to, in all intents and purposes, what looks like financial issues....
CAPS CLOSE THE CURTAIN FOR MEN
Pictured is Johnny Humphries making his return for the season with the Divvies tomorrow. He will join Harry Seymour and a couple of others for a solid selection. The backline is an interesting selection, anchored by veteran Gerhardt in the centres. We will await to see if it can break the...
WIND - UP WEEKEND
Caps, McKinnon, a wily veteran! CW Men’s Divvies take on Capilanos at the House of Windsor at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday. Neither team has posted a “W” to date, so the contest has the makings of a good battle. The Premier encounter will follow when two grizzled old foes grace the pitch. Caps...
Monday's Musings
CW WOMEN CLOSE THE CURTAIN Last Saturday Castaway Wanderer’s Div. 2 Women played their first 15’s game of the season against the reigning Div 2 champions, Nanaimo Hornets. The game unfolded with Nanaimo setting the tone just before the ten-minute mark, showcasing their strength from the...
Triple Header At The House
(Photo - John Richardson.)CW Men’s Premier take on the Pacific Pride in their return contest tomorrow at 2:30 at Windsor. Last time round, the Pride schooled the Tricolours and have continued their winning ways since that encounter. Despite...