Juniors
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Monday's Musings
(Photo, credit, Shun, Japanese student, attending UVic English Program) "Leadership in Dark Days - Captain Finnie at work!" Tough Times for CW Teams Saturday saw three CW teams on the road. The Women’s Div.1, buoyed by their victory last week, travelled to Port Alberni, a neutral location,...
WEEKEND KICKOFF
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY of OAK BAY REC CENTRE Long-term vision and community involvement were two outcomes from a thoughtful speech given by Chris Hyde-Lay, recognizing Brent Johnston’s induction to the Community Wall of Fame today. The words expressed how important our rugby club is in...
Late Breaking - Rugby After All!
BC CHAMPS, 2024/25 There will be rubgy this weekend, news has come after dates and times have been settled upon at a late stage. Better yet, the rubgy will be taking place at the House of Windsor. Last season's Ontario club Champs, Oakville Crusaders will be on the docket, bringing teams...
MONDAY'S MUSINGS
Jerseys earned for these warriors!! (Photo - Karl Klashinsky) As kids, these two peers always found themselves on opposite teams to ensure equality and competition. During Age Grade Rep teams, they were on the same team and so it came to pass, last Friday. Once again – Sophie and Caroline,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
CW YOUTH - SEASON OPENER COACHING SYMPOSIUM CW took the initiative to invite a consortium of talented coaches to spend a day with our youth last Sunday. This was on the heels of a very successful clinic recently conducted for “#10’s” by Canadian International and former CW player, Ander...
CW's U12's Rugby Road Trip
Today we bring our followers some record of the recent Minis trip to Vancouver. It looks like a no fun trip! Thanks to Minis Director, Rod Fraser, all the coaches and parents who accompanied the girls and boys, along with a special thanks to Capilanos RFC for Sunday matches and hosting. ...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
MINIS TO MULGRAVE & CAPILANO Early last Saturday morning, CW’s mighty minis (21 boys and 14 girls), party of eighty, hit the BC ferry for Vancouver. Saturday was a practice day at Mulgrave School. The conclusion of the day saw the group take over the school’s Sole Center (Outdoor Leadership...
SATURDAY - MUST BE A RUGBY DAY - HERE GOES
TROPICAL SEVENS, FLORIDA. U16 GIRLS ROADIE! On April 17th the Castaway Wanderers U16 Girls Tropical 7s team arrived early in morning at the Victoria Airport to begin their epic adventure across the continent to compete in the 2025 Tropical 7s tournament in Tampa, Florida. The journey...
Elligibilty Ends
DINNER TICKETS HERE Elligibilty for Sevens Ticket Draw ends today with purchase of tickets for Annual Fun(d)raiser. SIX NATIONS ENGLAND VS FRANCE 8:00 for 8:45 k.o. tomorrow, DSC, breakfast by donation. Credit - Torquay Elementary School CW U16 GIRLS will be conducting...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
(Photo credit John Richardson Images) AROUND CEEDUB (John’s site once again offers some magical action photos.) Today, we commence with a shout out to Zech Pilgrim, largely responsible for putting together Men's Rookie Night last Saturday. It was an evening full of hijinks and...
JUNIOR RUGBY AWARDS GALA
Some 180 seats were occupied by girls and boys, ready to enjoy a sumptuous meal, followed by recognition of their peers, this past Tuesday evening at the UVic Student Union Building. The event was held to celebrate the recently completed rugby season. Several parents joined the...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
Photo credits - Bold Photos by Shelley. CW wishes to thank photographer, Shelley Fey, a Vancouver Sports photographer who was contracted by BCRU to shoot at the recent Age Grade Championships. Shelley has very kindly permitted us to use two of her photos for a banner and Facebook cover page....
Deux Decades of Christmas Luncheons
Heartfelt thanks to begin the festive season. As is the custom, attendees at the full-house Annual Guido Luncheon shared an event from their lives this past year for which they were thankful. This is a very solemn part of a very joyous occasion. Although this writer was unable to attend,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
The Thrill of Victory - Euphoric, CW's U18 BC Champs! The brotherhood that is rugby. U16 foes show respect. This photo depicts the respect that the game of rugby teaches. Abbotsford and CW lads battled to a hard-fought victory for the visitors in last Sunday’s...
Monday's Musings
WE R THE CHAMPIONS It was a tough conflict for this pundit on Sunday. On the one hand, the joys the game brings after battles on the pitch – everlasting friendships! On the other hand, live action which was the start of forming such friendships. I succumbed to the former and offer...
Monday's Musings
STUDENTS SCHOOL CEEDUB AND THEN THE SUN SHONE The UVic Vikings have finally opened their 2023/24 Premier campaign after a win over CW. It was an excellent setting for the occasion on Friday evening. The grandstand was eight parts full, including a good sprinkling of The Faithful,...
Wednesday's Ruck & Maul
NOT CW’s FIRST RODEO Friday’s ‘Under the Lights’ will be the hattrick of such matches between UVic and CW. The first was eight years ago (2016-11-12) and The Tricolors had a 35 – 24 victory. It was two years later (2018-11-11) when CW won the second such match 12 – 7 on an ethereal night...
The GOOD, the BAD and the MONDAY!
THE GOOD Amazing! Boys’ youth rugby was on display at Windsor on Sunday. The action was in the VIRU semi-finals. CW was the victor in U14, U16, and U18 action. U14 BOYS It was CW with a healthy total vs a Comox team that battled bravely to score three second half tries. This was a...
Every Picture Tells a Story!
Photo - John Richardson Last week this site offered a reward for the Photo-of-the-Day. Unfortunately, entries were not forthcoming but the excellent work of John Richardson, with his permission, is being offered to show a couple of his shots from the day. John’s photos do have a price to...
Monday's Musings
A GOOD WEEKEND FOR CW EVERYWHERE - BUT NOT ON ALL SCOREBOARDS! CW’s senior men’s and women’s teams were in action against Burnaby last Saturday. CW men opened their account early from a Bowd chip and a Tardiff close. Burnaby responded with quick hands from turnover ball, and the score...