Giving Back
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
V.I. CHAMPS A few words from Coach Spenny The Boys U19 B.C. Final will be held at McDonald Park, this coming Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The opposition will be the Ravens club from Vancouver, who will also have their U16 side in the Final against JBAA as the curtain-raiser. The...
Monday's Musings
B.C. CHAMPS! (Déjà vu all over!) One week later we find ourselves congratulating this side again. Our heartiest congratulations today to our CW U19 Girls, Provincial Champs. The girls defeated Abbotsford, 45 – 10 yesterday in Cowichan. We’ll try to pick up snippets during the week,...
'Chappy' Retains the Chair
Matt, in a formal role. Last night, Matt ‘The Chaplain’ Gordon was re-elected to serve the club as President for another term. Matt has given much to Ceedub since his joining some ten years back. During this time, he has been coach, player and administrator, certainly a “giver back”. This...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW YOUTH - U19 ISLAND CHAMPS The U19 Final last Sunday was a rematch of the previous weekend’s road trip for the CW team when they travelled to Comox. With the wetter conditions, the going was to favour the North Island style of game. As the game progressed, it was clearly evident that the...
Monday's Musings
"Oh, what a beautiful morning....!" …….. in the words of Rodgers and Hammerstein. And from the late Tom Browne in his Irish brogue as he coached his grand-daughter in U6 Minis; “Aaah, Macca, it’s just like being in chapel!” CW Rugby hosted some 250 girls and boys, aged 5 – 11 at Windsor...
UPCOMING
A trio of players featured in this photo will be in action on Saturday morning Vs Germany in the KEY Qualifying Match for the last spot in RWC. Go, Canada - Philly, Hubert and Fraser. The match can be viewed on TSN @ 7:00 a.m. (PST). SATURDAY at THE PARK 10:00 a.m. Sr Men ISLANDERS...
Monday's Musings
UNSUNG HERO(OINE) ON/OFF the FIELD It has been some time since we have run this club interest item. Today we feature Lauren Sargent. CW: Lauren, you could hardly be described as being of average size. Just what is it that attracts you to this game of rugby where you play against women of...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
For kickers today, CW wants to throw a BIG SHOUT OUT to Surrey RFC, announcing they have raised and contributed $15,000 to the Cancer Society of B.C., over ther past month! Now that's giving back, 'onya, Surrey. Canada men get down to business! The thirty one players selected to...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul on Thursday!
Youth Girls at Kamloops for Sevens Many accolades have been received about the successes of this trip. This is the second year CW girls have participated in this tournament. It was most apt that this year, Boys U14 Coach, Shane Muldrew accompanied the girls (as Aaron Cook was unable to attend)...
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad
Hard Hat and M-o-M Award winner, Schellie “out the back….” For a change I’d like to commence the game reports with commendations to today’s officials, three in the middle and one touchie, one having come all the way from N.Z. via the way of a naval visitation and seeking out a game to...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Growing the game. Earlier this week CW took some flak from some sources for stymying the game. We would be remiss were we not to respond to such accusations. It’s good to have a whipping boy. Whipping boys around the BC Premier League include but are not exclusive to referees, import...
Monday's Musings
Stretching the point! On a personal note – always good to be at Hornets RFC, as one of the 1968 “re-founding fathers” I can usually bump into an old mate or two and on this occasion it was Bill Dryden. A good support group of Used-to-Bees was on hand as usual and Nanaimo, your ground, lights...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Further scores from the weekend...... From Coach Spenny we have the following report of the U19’s opener against JBA. This age grade has been increased from U18 to U19, not sure of the reasoning, maybe Head Office has hopes of better retention figures, we’ll see. “The weather broke to...
Monday's Musings
Minis Kickoff Another Season. Another season of CW Mighty Minis kicked off yesterday and this presents an opportunity to thank Anne Jones and husband, Jason who have been the glue that for some eight seasons has ensured the success of the Minis program. This fact is unknown to most of...
AROUND CEEDUB
CW’s President has released the following presser, relating to club coaching for the coming season; VICTORIA – Castaway Wanderers Rugby President Matt Gordon is pleased to announce Ken Goodland is returning to the club as the Senior Men’s Assistant Head Coach and the club's forwards coach. Ken...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
BARKWILL HOISTS THE SPOILS! Although Ruck and Maul is taking a summer hiatus, there a few items of interest that have met the eye recently. First and foremost, the Seattle Seawolves (7 – 2) claiming the initial MLR trophy in a come-from-behind victory over the Glendale Raptors (8 – 1) in...
Monday's Musings
CW’s Captain, Nathan Stewart snags lineout ball. Regional Rugby. Lower Island Crimson Tide men nipped Combined Tsunami (Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Cowichan and Campbell River), this past weekend, 40 – 38. Nate (above), was joined in POrt Alberni by club mates, John Braddock, Liam Chisholm,...
Monday's Musings
BARNARD CUP WINNERS. 2017-18. It is with our deepest sympathy that we offer the most sincere condolences to the family of Elliot Eurchuk, for their recent loss. Circumstances of this sad loss can be read HERE. We offer the President’s message which summarizes matters for our CW Family, I...
Authors of Our Own Demise?
Those darn Vikings! A word of THANKS, from the Captain. “Last Saturday it was bums in seats, this Saturday it was boots on ground.” Captain, Nathan Stewart has responded graciously on behalf of the club’s players for the generosity of CW’s patrons. Yesterday, our two men’s...
Oh What a Night!
CW Rugby wishes to thank its many patrons, sponsors of major open auction items, friends and fans who participated in the weekend’s Annual Fun(d)raiser event. A successful night of fun and friendship it was! The tenor of the evening was set with a wonderful jersey presentation to the club by...
Miss the Boat??
Well there is late chance for a spot at the table. Should you decide to correct the error of your ways, we can make room for a few late spots and you CAN be part of the big shoe. CONTACT. Following the game, the BIG NITE – Fundraiser at the Union Club, 6:30 for 7:00. (Have some twenties in...
TICKETS ALMOST GONE
Ticket sales will probably end tonight at midnight!! LAST OPPORTUNITY HERE. CAN'T MAKE IT? WHALE OF A TIME Zodiac Whale Watching Boat trip for 12. Bring your whole family and friends. Bid HERE. Face value, $1,560 KING - SIZED ADVENTURES Now that's some halibut! A...
BID HERE!
LANGARA LODGE A ‘bucket list’ for any fisherman, avid or not, the sheer beauty is worth the price of admission! 4/5 day trip to Langara Lodge for TWO in May, June or September 2018. Guided boat; return air, Vancouver to Haida Gwai; care of your catch; accommodations, all meals including...
UPCOMING DINNER - TICKETS!
Are we having fun yet? Book your tables of ten, couples tickets or single seat. TICKETS...
Monday's Musings
WOMEN WALLOP SARRIES Picked up this score line today, CW 80 Vs Seattle 10. This puts CW just one point behind Seattle and the hopes of making the final four are one step closer. You beauties! Capilano (A), Seattle and Burnaby (H) to go, there is a chance. Whilst with mammoth scores...