Girls Rugby
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Captain Canada, Sophie de Goede, presents Winners medals to CW U14’s. JUNIORS PROVIDE A MIXED BAG Last Sunday there were fireworks aplenty at The House. The U14 Boys had a one-sided win over Comox Rapids. A good effort on the Rapids part, punching in a couple against this very strong...
A Feast of Finals
TOMORROW AT WINDSOR U14 boys are playing the VIRU Final against the Comox Rapids 12:15 at Windsor on the Rose Garden pitch. U16 girls will face Langley RFC @ 12:30 on the main pitch in the BC Final. U16 boys Provincial gold medal match will be against Bayside RFC @ 1:30 main pitch. U18 boys...
Monday's Musings
WOMEN SPLIT SEMIS - MEN DROP DUO It was a mixed bag of results for CW Women on Saturday. CW I faced a determined James Bay squad at Windsor. Led by captain Emily Samek, this CW squad had their work cut out for them. Applying early pressure, James Bay found gaps in the CW defense and notched...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
SEMI-FINAL SATURDAY & SUNDAY Plenty of action at Windsor this weekend. On Saturday CW Women wrap up their regular fall season with both teams going into the playoffs high in the standings. CW II is ranked in first place in the Island Women’s League, with 4 wins and 1 loss, and will take on...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
A Dose of Deja Vu? Almost three years to the day… Will see CW Premier Men face another 0 – 4 situation! It was on this day in 2019 that Lomas visited Windsor and left, tail between legs, after a 40 – 15...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
KAMLOOPS SEVENS This tournament started in 2016 and CW sent a small group of Junior Girls to play. This year we registered 9 teams with approximately 90 players, had 20 volunteer parents, coaches and managers, and filled two 50+ seat coaches. This is an incredible achievement! Thank you...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Let's commence today by THANKING all of those parents and coaches who have given up their weekend, thankful for their kids - playing CW rugby. The crew will take nine teams of age grade Sevens to Kamloops to play in an event that is slowly earning iconic status. The locals put on a fantastic...
SATURDAY - A RUGBY DAY
PATHWAY PLAYERS Today’s photo includes a wonderful group of players who have stayed with the game from a young age. Sophie de Goede, NSWT Captain, led her ladies to a 31 – 3 victory over Wales today in their final game of preparation prior to the RWC; Jack Carson – NSMT 7’s and UBC Varsity;...
REGISTRATION IS LIVE!
CW is pleased to announce that REGISTRATION for the coming season is up and running. Age Grade returnees will note that divisions for this season are U14, U16, U18/19. Junior Coaches Update Meeting – Wed., 31st August, Windsor Park Pavilion Boys and Girls Youth Camp Day – Sat.,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
BC AGE GRADE TEAMS CLEAN UP AT WESTERN CANADA CHAMPIONSHIPS Pictured are the Girls and Boys winning U18 teams at the BC Day long weekend Championships held in Kelowna. BC Day long weekend turned out to be fitting for the Age Grade teams that played in the Western Canada...
WORLD CUP PRELIMINARY
Captain Canada, Sophie De Goede – all concentration. Today we wish to offer our support for the Canadian NSWT XV for their match against Italy on Sunday. CW fans should enjoy watching ladies who have worn club colours in recent years, highlighted by the leadership of Sophie. Sophie has...
Rugby? It's all about golf!
Rather hard to drag oneself away from The Open at R & A but with one week to go to a rather 'big' Women's International upcoming, here goes! Since last posting we have seen two Men's Internationals played "at home". Firstly, there was Belgium when some tries went a-begging in the first...
Monday's Musings
What Makes A Rugby Club? No matter the outcome, the commonality of the game produces respect and life-long friendship! Firstly it needs players. Hopefully, players who want to get better by working hard and then there are those that just wish to play for the love of the game....
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
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Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
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Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Jesse Neilson in support Vs Capilanos. WOMEN’S ALUMNI DAY Have heard there will be Alumni a-plenty on hand at the House for this event on Saturday. Coming from near and far, ladies who have been part of this rapid growth over the past six years, armed with tales from days of yore. Just a...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW VIRU REPS & COACHES Today’s rugby blog includes bits and pieces from across Canada’s rugby world. We will start on the Island with our VIRU U19 Girls Selects. Last weekend the VIRU U19 Girls Selects played Fraser Valley. The roster of 24 Island Selects players included nine CW...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
(Platinum Sponsor - Victoria Pub Co., Penny Farthing Pub) SEASON'S GREETINGS A Message from The President. (The Hill-Huse family.)Dear CW Community,As 2021 draws to a close I want to take the opportunity to reflect on...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
The U16 Girls defeated Comox Valley in their Final on Sunday. This was a very strong team, and the outcome was a little one-sided. Nevertheless, well done, Comox. CW concluded a very good season, capably coached, and managed by Shane Muldrew, Koji Zolbrod and Jeff Hayes. The...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
OP-ED. RUGBY IN CANADA. Almost 45 players, plus coaches came together at last Wednesday’s CW Women’s practice. The players consisted of U14, U16 and U19 Girls and Senior Women. What a sight, seeing all these players on one field together! This was a large logistical task to coordinate....
Monday's Musings
Another Sandison Breakout CW TAKES A PAIR With an 11:30 k.o., Comox must have left at dawn! More credit to them and thanks for that contribution. The woes on the pitch compounded the long day as limited numbers and injuries during the contest gutted their efforts. CW Captain,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Three Musketeers! CW Across the Leagues CWRFC has espoused the notion of following the path from Minis to Internationals, for some time. It is interesting to observe some of the outcomes of this notion, ensuring players have had quality coaching and attention to personal growth along...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
The spirit of rugby - a game for life! A couple of reports and pix trickle in today from what was obviously, a most enjoyable day of interclub rugby on Sunday last and the weekend before, being had by all – Age Grades – boys and girls. The smiles on the faces tell it all and love...
UPCOMING ACTION THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY, 8TH - HAPPY HOUR. 4:00 p.m. TRIVIA NIIGHT. 6:00 p.m. PRIZES! (Vax card needed.) SATURDAY, 9TH – TURKEY TENS at Juan de Fuca. Men’s and Women’s play commencing 10:00 a.m. JUNIOR GIRLS host Abbotsford and Bayside at Windsor Park in 7’s action, commencing at 10:00...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Our Monday Musings recorded the return of Senior Men’s rugby. On Sunday last, it was the time for our Age Grade coaches of our boy’s and girl’s teams to rejoice in their return to action. Westshore RFC hosted and organised a day of Sevens competition for Youth from U14 – U19. 18 teams...